Friday, September 14, 2012

20 YEARS AGO

A single-family residence at 64 Front St. sold for a reported $390,000.

Key West police arrested eight drug-buyers in a reverse sting operation in Bahama Village.

Laura Quinn's Northern Keys Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Tavernier was busy taking care of all the injured birds from Hurricane Andrew.

50 YEARS AGO

Curry's Service Station, Sidney Curry owner, was at 1119 White St.

A child born in Monroe County could look forward to a life expectancy of 70.2 years, which was two years longer than his parents.

Officers and directors of the Florida Police Chiefs Association held a one-day business conference at the Holiday Inn.

Monroe County schools' opening day reports showed very little increase from that of the previous year.