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Fort Recovery earned its second win

Thirty years ago this week, some nasty weather couldn’t stop the Indians from having a day to celebrate.

Group questioned leadership

Thirty years ago this week, residents were airing some complaints.

A new system was installed

Twenty-five years ago this week, the largest local school was becoming more secure.

Confer was learning VP role

Twenty-five years ago this week, a Dunkirk resident was settling into his new role.

County started its own Habitat affiliate

Twenty-five years ago this week, a local branch of a global organization was formed.

Jay County finished a surprising second

Thirty years ago this week, the Marching Patriots were state fair runners-up.

Orr visited the rain forest in Costa Rica

Thirty years ago this week, a Jay County High School teacher had returned from a two-week trip to Costa Rica.

Jay police busted long-running theft ring

The July 29, 1993, edition of The Commercial Review featured coverage of local police busting a theft ring that was suspected of stealing nearly $1 million in goods in Indiana and Ohio.

Storm resulted in damage across county

Twenty-five years ago this week, a storm slammed Jay County.

Reitz served as a White House intern

Twenty-five years ago this week, a Portland man came in contact, quite literally, with the president.

Children learned about clay in art class

Twenty-five years ago this week, local children were learning about clay and ceramics.

Heavy rains flooded Salamonie, Wabash

Thirty years ago this week, local residents were dealing with an abundance of water.

PCC worker strike had no end in sight

Twenty-five years ago this week, there was no end in sight for a local strike.

Lewis was chosen as mayor of Portland

Thirty years ago this week, a handful of precinct committeemen selected a new mayor.

Storm slammed Boundary City homes

Twenty-five years ago this week, high winds caused damage to homes and other structures in the Boundary City area.
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