Sunday, July 3, 2022

Retrospect

Damage cleared $1 million

Thirty-five years ago this week, local farmers were reeling from the results of a summer storm.
Jay made semi-state final, fell to Flashes

Thirty years ago this week, the Patriots had a day of celebration and of struggle.
Loblolly wetland preserve became a reality

Twenty-five years ago this week, a new nature preserve was being celebrated.
McClung finished second in the state

Twenty-five years ago this week, a Patriot was the state runner-up.
Hull prepared for race

Twenty-five years ago this week, a Fort Recovery resident was preparing for a cross country airplane race.
Council hosted art exchange

Thirty years ago this week, Jay County Arts Council was hosting an artist-in-residence for its summer cultural festival.
Council hosted art exchange

Thirty years ago this week, Jay County Arts Council was hosting an artist-in-residence for its summer cultural festival.
Patriots won five events

Twenty-five years ago this week, the Patriots won five sectional championships.
Firm was looking to move tires

Twenty-five years ago this week, a Portland recycling firm, was working to clear tires from one of its properties.
Bridge project was underway

Twenty-five years ago this week, a bridge restoration project was underway.
Jay scored key OAC win

Thirty years ago this week, the Patriots were celebrating a key conference win.
JC won inaugural meet

Twenty-five years ago this week, the Patriots and Indians met on the track for the first time.
Trio prepped for expedition

Twenty-five years ago this week, two Fort Recovery men were preparing for a six-month track to northwest Canada.
AIDS patient visited Jay

Twenty-five years ago this week, a 12-year-old from Las Vegas visited Jay County High School to share her story.
Jay Garment workers prepared to depart

Twenty-five years ago this week, workers at a local factory were contemplating their final days on the job.

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