RETROSPECT
Surprising 3-pointer sent JC to regional final
Twenty-five years ago this week, the Jay County High School girls basketball team was celebrating a regional semifinal victory.
Patriots rolled to sectional final
Retrospect
Chamber gave awards
Twenty-five years ago this week, Portland Area Chamber of Commerce honored local residents and businesses at its awards banquet.
Melt led to flooding
Twenty-five years ago this week, melting snow and rain combined to flood areas of Jay County.
Snow buried Jay County
The first half of January 1996 was about one thing — snow.
Storm shut down county
Twenty-five years ago this week, Mother Nature brought a severe welcome to the new year.
Miller was set to retire
Twenty-five years ago this week, Betty Miller had cleaned off her desk.
Jay Co. was digging out
Twenty-five years ago this week, Jay County was digging out from an ongoing stretch of snow.
Pennville family drew Italian TV
Twenty-five years ago this week, a foreign television crew made a visit to Jay County.
Portland residents were in reenactment
Retrospect — 35 years ago this week, a couple of Portland residents took part in a “war.”
Jay rallied for win
Twenty-five years ago this week, it took a rally for the Patriots to open their season with a win.
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.
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