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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.

McClung won title

Twenty-five years ago this week, a Patriot was celebrating a state championship.

World War II navigator was laid to rest

Twenty-five years ago this week, a World War II navigator with a local connection was finally laid to rest.

Choir exploded with popularity

Twenty-five years ago this week, a local musical group was catching fire.

Kernan, JCDC celebrated the economy

Twenty-five years ago this week, Jay County residents were celebrating the state and local economy.

Miller, Penrod cruised to primary wins

Twenty-five years ago this week, the voters sent a clear message at the polls.
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