November 29, 2023 at 2:04 p.m.

Coming down

Demolition of a couple of local buildings began this week. Pictured above, JAShroyer Group of Muncie started the demolition of The Bailey Building at 201 through 205 W. Main St. in Portland. The City of Portland contracted with the firm to bring down the dilapidated structure. Shroyer Solutions of Muncie was also working on taking down the chimney and the west wing of the former Judge Haynes Elementary School. The Portland Foundation is in the process of repurposing the building to become Jay County Early Learning Center. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)