RETROSPECT

Bailey closed down

Twenty-five years ago this week, the Bailey Corporation was preparing to close.

Retrospect: Shoes halted game

Twenty-five years ago this week, the Jay County High School girls basketball game against Norwell was over before it started.

Lewis, Davenport were elected as mayors

Retrospect: Twenty-five years ago this week, Portland re-elected its mayor while Dunkirk selected its new leader.

Original Walmart opened in Portland

Twenty-five years ago this week, Walmart opened in Portland.

Portland campaigns hit the home stretch

Twenty-five years ago this week, finances, economic growth, infrastructure and community services were hot election topics.

AG visited Jay

Campaign season was in full swing 25 years ago this week as Indiana’s attorney general made a visit to Jay County.

Rippy returned after his heart transplant

Thirty years ago this week, a Pennville man, and his new heart, received a warm welcome home.

Ceremony held for library

Twenty-five years ago this week, Jay County began the process of building a new library.

City sought historic status

Retrospect: Twenty-five years ago this week, the City of Portland was anticipating a special designation.

White spoke about AIDS

Twenty-five years ago this week, Jeanne White, the mother of AIDS victim Ryan White, visited Jay County.

Education system launched

Twenty-five years ago this week, Jay County residents were given a new educational opportunity.

Retrospect: Landfill section capped

Twenty years ago this week, a section of Jay County Landfill was being capped.

Oldest Deere displayed

Twenty-five years ago this week, the oldest known existing John Deere tractor was on display at Jay County Fairgrounds.

Patriots swept season opener

Thirty years ago this week, the Jay County High School volleyball team opened with a double dose of wins.

JCHS placed third with finals canceled

Twenty-five years ago this week, the Jay County High School Marching Patriots walked away with a third-place finish at the Indiana State Fair Band Day Contest with the finals rained out.
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