Growing venture
Three Chicks Farm celebrated its store grand opening last month. The new storefront, located at the Bucklands' home at 1538 W. 200 South, Portland, offers fresh eggs, frozen meat, tallow, jam and sourdough bread, among other items. It’s open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and 3 to 7 …
James Hartvig
April 29, 1951-July 4, 2025
FR to host Heatwave this weekend
Heatwave, the music of Linda Ronstadt, will perform at 7 p.m. in Hein Amphitheatre at Van Trees Park. According to its website, the group brings Ronstadt’s music live to the stage, starting with “The Stone Poneys” and continuing through her greatest hits. The performance is a part of Fort Recovery …
2024-25 boys golf All-GPC team
2024-25 boys golf All-GPC team Graphic Printing Company Player of the Year: Cohen West, Monroe Central High School junior
Rookie winner
Wings and Rings wins Portland Junior League Rookie softball season, tournament
Stout shows award-winner
2025 Indiana Angus Junior Preview Show
More arts workshops added to lineup
Several pop-up Arts in the Parks classes are coming up.
Felony arrests - Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Felony arrests - Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Capsule Reports - Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Capsule Reports - Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Correction - Wednesday, July 9, 2025
A woman’s address was incorrectly published in Thursday’s edition. Rachel N. Yates, 36, lives at 281 6th St., Barberton, Ohio, according to mycase.in.gov. The error came from a booking report from Jay County Sheriff’s Office.
In review - Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Arts Place’s Hudson Family Park Amphitheater Concert Series will continue Thursday with a performance by Fleetwood Macked, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band. The free concert will begin at 8 p.m. Food trucks and children’s activities will be available.
Bottoms up
Tony Wood takes a sip of water while trying to keep his food down during the inaugural hot dog eating contest in the Farmer’s Building on Saturday. The winner of the contest, Sheldon Upp, got down eight hot dogs in under 10 minutes. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko)
Freedoms don’t extend everywhere
Anna shook her head in disbelief. “That sounds like kindergarten journalism,” said the voice in my headset, translating her words.
Community Calendar - Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Community Calendar - Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Angelina Geesaman
Nov. 25, 2008-July 5, 2025
Jay summer swim finishes 7-0 in dual meets
Not many teams have been able to push Jay County, and Yorktown was no exception. As a result, Jay County completed a perfect regular season. The Jay County Summer Swim team beat Yorktown 724-216 on Monday to finish the regular season 7-0 in dual meets.
Raises approved
City employees will receive a 2% raise next year. Portland City Council approved the raises as part of the 2026 payroll ordinance during its meeting Monday.
