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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.

Milligan was named Citizen of the Year

Twenty-five years ago this week, the community honored those who work to make it a better place.

Weather kept students on extended break

Twenty-five years ago this week, students in Jay County were enjoying a lengthy winter break.

Kunkler was Jay’s first baby of 1999

Twenty-five years ago this week, the race to be the first baby of the year born at Jay County Hospital came down to mere minutes.

Muhlenkamp leads JCHS over Indians

Twenty-five years ago this week, Stacie Muhlenkamp came up big in the fourth quarter to lift the Patriots over their state line rival.

Leaders worked toward building repairs

Thirty years ago this week, leaders were working toward repairing a community facility.

Ceremony celebrated Meridian Street project

Twenty-five years ago this week, Portland was celebrating the completion of a street project.

Jay rolled in home opener

Twenty-five years ago this week, the Patriots rolled to victory in its home opener.

Penrod was elected sheriff

Twenty-five years ago this week, voters mostly went with the status quo.

Jay County sent seven to sectional finals

Thirty years ago this week, seven individuals made their way into championship races.
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