Monday, September 27, 2021

Retrospect

Pax prepped for signing

Twenty-five years ago this week, a Fort Recovery native was preparing for a book-signing in Portland.
Knapke received award

Twenty-five years ago this week, a Fort Recovery principal was being honored.
Subdivision named for Imel

Twenty-five years ago this week, Portland was honoring one of its own.
Jay swept 3-team meet

Twenty-five years ago this week, the Patriot cross country teams were both celebrating victories.
Show hit record numbers

Twenty-five years ago this week, the Tri-State Antique Engine and Tractor Show was being referred to as the best and biggest ever.
Officer directed on vacation

Twenty-five years ago this week, a Portland police officer was continuing a three-decade tradition.
Dunkirk was constructing spec building

Twenty-five years ago this week, Dunkirk was setting itself up for growth.
JC took third in 1996 contest

Twenty-five years ago this week results of the state fair left Jay County’s band in tears.
Fire hit downtown Portland

Fifty years ago this week, a fire took one life and destroyed four downtown Portland businesses.
Pennville started first responders

Twenty-five years ago this week, Pennville was starting a new program.
Jay Schools chose Little

Twenty-five years ago this week, Jay School Board hired a new superintendent.
Fire destroyed grocery business

Twenty-five years ago this week, a Portland business was destroyed in a fire.
School future discussed

Twenty-five years ago this week, the future of a one-room school house was being discussed.
Retrospect: Expanded golf course was ready to open

Thirty years ago this week, area golf enthusiasts had a new 18-hole course to play.
City prepped for race

Twenty-five years ago this week, Portland was preparing for visitors.

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The Commercial Review, Jay County's Daily Newspaper
P.O. Box 1049 Portland, IN 47371