RETROSPECT
Durham went to Special Olympics
Thirty years ago this week, a Portland man was preparing to be the first Jay County native to participate in the International Summer Special Olympics Games.
Retrospect: Hail damaged crops
Thirty years ago this week, local insurance agents estimated that a hail storm caused more than $1 million in damage to crops in Jay County.
Retrospect: Plants were seized
More than 200 marijuana plants were found in Jay County cornfields forty years ago this week.
Retrospect: Jay Co. baseball run ended at semi-state
Uncharacteristic play led to the demise of a group of players who were in uncharted territory 25 years ago today.
Retrospect: Council saw firetruck demonstration
Forty-five years ago, Portland was making strides to advance the city’s fire department by adding a new truck that would help save time.
Retrospect: Horses died in fire
Thirty years ago this week, seven horses died in a barn fire at Jay County Fairgrounds.
Retrospect: Motorcyclists raced at fairgrounds
Forty years ago today, motorcyclists raced around the track at Jay County Fairgrounds.
Retrospect: JCH was expanded
Work was progressing 65 years ago this week on a 47-bed addition to Jay County Hospital. With a price tag of nearly $1 million, the 1952 addition was expected to be complete by early October, according to then hospital superintendent Lynn Landis. William Taylor was in charge of construction.
Retrospect: Fire hit Sheller plant
More than half a century ago, a fire consumed Sheller Manufacturing Corporation’s shipping warehouse, destroying more than 40,000 steering wheels and causing nearly a quarter of a million dollars in damage.
Retrospect: Jay voters chose change
Twenty-five years ago this week, Jay County voters opted for school change.
Retrospect: Foundation gave scholarships
Tonight, Jay County High School seniors will be honored for their academic achievements. The same happened this week more than two decades ago, too.
Retrospect: PHS offered mini courses
Forty-five years ago this week, Portland High School students were able to take “mini-courses” in place of their regular lessons.
Retrospect: County feared war-related sabotage
Sabotage was on Jay County minds 75 years ago this week.
Retrospect: Workers rallied against NAFTA
Jay Garment Factory workers held a rally and march against the North American Free Trade Agreement 25 years ago this week, nine days before the company began closing its two facilities in Portland and relocating its production to Mexico.
Retrospect: Woman escaped DQ fire
An employee at Dairy Queen in Portland was injured 25 years ago this week when a fire broke out at the business.
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