RETROSPECT
Gas stations agreed to close on Sundays
Forty-five years ago this week, most of Portland's gas stations were planning closures to conserve gasoline.
Train carrying corn derailed
Forty years ago today, a train derailed in Jay County.
Retrospect: Republicans dominated Jay
This year, Republicans swept the local elections, taking the seat in every contested partisan race.
City sought to annex
Thirty years ago this week, Portland City Council accepted plans for annexation.
Drive-in closed amidst suit
More than four decades ago this week, the owner of a local drive-in movie theater agreed to close for the season following a lengthy court battle.
Library board reviewed building options
Twenty-five years ago this week, discussions were ongoing about the future of Jay County Public Library.
Retrospect: Quayle visited Mercer County
Thirty years ago this week, a vice presidential candidate made a visit to the area.
Retrospect: Humane society faced closure
Forty-five years ago, Jay County Humane Society was in danger of becoming defunct.
Field goal lifted JC to homecoming win
Twenty-five years ago this week, it was the kicker's right foot that saved the Jay County High School football team after the Patriots had been shooting themselves in the foot for much of the game.
Retrospect: Dunkirk man received pacemaker
A Dunkirk man became part of medical history 35 years ago when he received a new kind of pacemaker.
Retrospect: JCHS runners were able to beat the heat
A swath of high temperatures was passing through the area more than two decades ago.
Retrospect: Bryant bank was robbed
News from the Great War dominated the headlines of The Commercial Review 100 years ago this week: “British Surprise Huns,” “Allies Push On.”
Retrospect: Kidnapping suspect caught
Sixty years ago this week, a man accused of kidnapping a Portland woman was apprehended in Chicago.
F.C.C. announced plans for Jaytec
Thirty years ago this week, plans were announced for a new industry in Portland that has since grown to be the city’s largest single employer.
Retrospect: Candidate visited Jay Co.
A Democratic gubernatorial hopeful touted the need for tourist areas as he made his way through the area four decades ago.
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