RETROSPECT
Retrospect: Dunkirk library given green light
Plans for a new library in Dunkirk got the green light 30 years ago this week.
Retrospect: Jay Co. hosted murder trial
Murder. Insanity. A love triangle. And dismemberment. Not exactly everyday topics of conversation in Jay County.
Retrospect: Local clinic faced possible closure
Thirty years ago this week, a local clinic was facing possible closure.
Retrospect: A trio of teams won tournaments
Thirty years ago this week, three local teams celebrated championships on the same day as the Jay County and Fort Recovery high school boys basketball teams earned sectional titles while the FRHS girls won their first district championship.
State leader visited SA
The state’s top school official visited the area 25 years ago this week.
Retrospect: Bryant topped ’Dogs
Fifty years ago this week, Bryant and Pennville high schools boys basketball teams squared off in the first round of the Portland sectional.
Retrospect: Storm slammed Jay
Fifty years ago this week a strong windstorm blew through Jay County, injuring one man and knocking over several trees.
Retrospect: Schutz earned No. 200
Forty-five years ago this week, Portland High School boys basketball coach Harold Schutz earned his 200th win leading the Panthers.
Retrospect: Patriots won 10th straight
The Patriots fell short of a wrestling sectional title this year (see page 10). But 25 years ago this week, JCHS cruised to its 10th straight sectional championship.
Retrospect: JCI was the top industry
A Portland auto parts manufacturer was honored by the chamber of commerce 25 years ago this week.
Retrospect: Local landmark burned
A prominent Bryant landmark was ravaged by a fire on this day more than six decades ago.
Retrospect: Heavy snow shut down the county
Forty years ago this week, Jay County found itself buried in snow after 8 inches blitzed the area over the weekend.
Retrospect: Schlosser led upset
Thirty years ago this week, Donnie Schlosser scored 23 points and his Jay County High School boys basketball teammates hit some key free throws late to hold off a comeback attempt for a 67-63 upset of the No. 19 Noblesville Millers.
Retrospect: Portland Foundation formed 65 years ago
The cover of The Graphic’s issue 65 years ago today featured a freshly hatched baby chick, with a nod toward the calendar changing from 1951 to 1952.
Retrospect: Children saved from fire
Twenty-five years ago this week, Chris Limbert rescued two children from a truck fire. But he refused to call himself a hero.
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