RETROSPECT
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.
Walmart held 1st job fair
Twenty-five years ago this week, prospective workers lined up to apply for jobs at the Walmart store that was being constructed on the north side of Portland.
Retrospect: Reitenour was honored for long-distance races
Twenty-five years ago this week, a local man was honored for his cross-continent drives.
Volunteers built house in Portland
Twenty-five years ago this week, local volunteers were working on a Habitat for Humanity home on Franklin St. in Portland.
Head Start honored Rines
Twenty-five years ago this week, a local woman was being honored for her nearly 30 years in service to children.
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