Working toward TIF

Jay County Redevelopment Commission discussed a resolution and economic development plan Thursday that would lay the groundwork for three new TIF districts.

Board of works approves purchase, change order, hiring

Portland Board of Works approved the purchase of the street sweeper, the changes to the project and the hiring of Luke Darby as a full-time firefighter at its meeting Thursday.

Ready for 40

Forty years. That’s how long the Xi chapter of Delta Theta Tau has been hosting its annual craft show. Xi chapter of Delta Theta Tau organizes the Delts’ Holiday Crafts and Gifts Show each November, with this year’s event running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Jay County …

Patriotic presentation

Jessamyn Harter grew up with Iwo Jima as a part of her everyday life. Her grandfather was a proud Marine who had served during the World War II battle. He had a map of the island on his wall. Still, the importance of her grandfather’s service and that of those …

2025-26 Jay County girls basketball preview

Team starts its season Tuesday against South Side

Cale joins Arts Place team

Katie Cale is fired up for her new role as ceramics specialist at Arts Place.

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 - In review

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 - In review

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 - Community Calendar

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 - Community Calendar

Indians will face Eastern

Tribe travels to take on No. 4 seed

Karen Jones-Moore

Nov. 28, 1958-Nov. 2, 2025

June Chittum-Lucas

May 22, 1935-Nov. 2, 2025

At your Peril

Drew Wood, a 2011 Jay County High School graduate and Fort Recovery resident, created Poker Peril in August 2024. What started as a game shared with family and friends soon morphed into a full-fledged business. They’ve sold about 600 copies to date.

JCDC interviewing candidates this week

The JCDC board agreed to allow its executive committee to negotiate salary and benefits with a potential candidate.

Village voters approve income tax hike

Fort Recovery voters solidly supported a 0.5-percentage-point increase in the village’s income tax during Tuesday’s election, approving it 170-52.

Felony arrests - Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025

Felony arrests - Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025

Capsule Reports - Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025

Capsule Reports - Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025

Correction - Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025

Information published in stories Saturday and Tuesday was incorrect because of an error on the Second Harvest Food Bank website. The Trinity ArchBridge Church Food Pantry, 323 S. Meridian St., Portland, is open from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.

Community Calendar - Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025

Community Calendar - Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025

JCDC interviews start this week

Jay County Development Corporation hopes to select a new employee in the next month to bring the organization back to full staffing.

2025 girls soccer All-GPC team

Grace Jarrells was selected as the 2025 Graphic Printing Company Player of the Year for girls soccer.