RETROSPECT
Bloomfield played Westlawn for title
Twenty-five years ago this week, elementary school teams were battling it out for the county championship. Pictured from the Nov. 29, 2000, edition of The Commercial Review, members of the Bloomfield Elementary School girls basketball team, including (front row, from left), Stephanie Wellman, Cindy Muhlenkamp, Cassandra Huelskamp and Emily Shepherd …
Council received plans for a new city hall
The Nov. 21, 2000, edition of The Commercial Review featured a story about a proposal to construct a new Portland City Hall.
Red Cross honored Dennis’ heroic efforts
The Nov. 15, 2000, edition of The Commercial Review featured a story about an informal ceremony at Jay County High School honoring 18-year-old Gary Dennis after he helped prevent a man from bleeding to death two weeks earlier. He was presented with a certificate of recognition from the American Red …
Incumbents celebrated wins
Twenty-five years ago this week, incumbents were celebrating victories.
Ogden committed to BSU
Twenty-five years ago this week, a local diver was focusing on her future.
Smith was finalist for state award
Twenty-five years ago this week, a local teacher was recognized for her anti-drug leadership.
Jay School Corporation was prepping for Red Ribbon Week
Twenty-five years ago this week, local students were getting ready for a week of learning about the dangers of drugs.
Patriots won in semifinal
Twenty-five years ago this week, the Patriots earned a spot in the sectional championship game.
Dunkirk did some dreaming
Twenty-five years ago this week, one of Jay County’s municipalities was doing soul-searching and some dreaming. With Indiana Rural Development Council and city officials leading the way, a group gathered in Dunkirk on Oct. 2 and 3, 2000, for a tour of the city and small-group discussions about housing, civic …
Patriots rallied in cold for comeback win
Twenty-five years ago this week, the Patriots came roaring back for a victory.
Officers held firearms training
The March 6, 1999, edition of The Commercial Review featured a story about Jay County Sheriff’s Department full-time and reserve officers taking part in a Firearms Training Simulator at Blackford County Sheriff’s Department.
Evansville firm applied for landfill permit
Thirty-five years ago this week, a southern Indiana firm took a step toward potentially establishing a landfill in Jay County.
JC rolled on senior night
Twenty-five years ago this week, the Patriots sent their seniors off in style.
Vows were renewed on Valentine’s Day
Twenty-five years ago this week, local couples professed their love on Valentine’s Day.
Patriots won on last-second tip in
Twenty-five years ago this week, the Patriots were celebrating a last-second victory in a season that was full of them.
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