RETROSPECT
Show hit record numbers
Twenty-five years ago this week, the Tri-State Antique Engine and Tractor Show was being referred to as the best and biggest ever.
Officer directed on vacation
Twenty-five years ago this week, a Portland police officer was continuing a three-decade tradition.
Dunkirk was constructing spec building
Twenty-five years ago this week, Dunkirk was setting itself up for growth.
JC took third in 1996 contest
Twenty-five years ago this week results of the state fair left Jay County’s band in tears.
Fire hit downtown Portland
Fifty years ago this week, a fire took one life and destroyed four downtown Portland businesses.
Pennville started first responders
Twenty-five years ago this week, Pennville was starting a new program.
Jay Schools chose Little
Twenty-five years ago this week, Jay School Board hired a new superintendent.
Fire destroyed grocery business
Twenty-five years ago this week, a Portland business was destroyed in a fire.
School future discussed
Twenty-five years ago this week, the future of a one-room school house was being discussed.
Retrospect: Expanded golf course was ready to open
Thirty years ago this week, area golf enthusiasts had a new 18-hole course to play.
City prepped for race
Twenty-five years ago this week, Portland was preparing for visitors.
Retrospect: Hemmelgarn trained for Toughman contest
Twenty-five years ago this week, a Jay County man was preparing to defend his title as one of the toughest guys around.
Marlins drafted Ferrell
Twenty-five years ago this week, a Jay County High School graduate was selected in the Major League Baseball draft.
Retrospect: Restoration process began
Twenty-five years ago this week, a local swamp started its comeback.
Jay County celebrated 37 GED graduates
Twenty-five years ago this week, Jay County was celebrating education.
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