OPINION
Amendments hurt public access
The situation with House Bill 1338, authored by State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City), displayed a frustrating aspect of the legislative process — in committee or on second reading in a chamber, anyone can offer an amendment.
We’re raising a journalism army
Anyone who has been to a Jay County High School wrestling match or tournament will understand what I’m talking about. If you’re chatting with one coach and turn around, you’ll see a few more. Another pair will be on the mat shouting instructions to a wrestler. A few more will …
Parking turned into an adventure
Think of it as “an adventure in parking.” That’s what I keep telling myself.
Fire department says thank you
Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 - Letter to the Editor
Contest enthralled young writers
Americans love to compete. You name it, we figure out a way to compete at it. So I guess a writing competition shouldn’t have surprised me.
Fire department says thanks
To the editor: The Portland Fire Department would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that attended our eighth annual chili lunch.
Quiet leader made a big difference
Leadership is a complicated thing. Most of us tend to think of leaders in terms of presidents or generals, the folks who stand at the battlements and yell, “Charge!” But I’ve been thinking about a different kind of leader.
Get involved to help the community
To the editor: February 18 through 24 is Tri Kappa Week for 2024 in the state of Indiana.
Inaugural splash made big impact
To the editor: Thirty-six brave souls splashed in the freezing waters on Feb. 3 to help raise awareness and money for the United Way of Jay County. Thanks to these brave souls, over $11,000 was raised to help those in need in Jay County.
It’s good to have talented friends
You know you’re in trouble when your day goes south before you even reach the office.
Attend event in honor of Mandy
A fundraising event In Memory of Mandy Theurer will be held Friday, Feb. 16, at Jay Community Center.
How did they all become so young?
Editor’s note: This column is being reprinted from Feb. 6, 2008. The job fair was a regular stop for editors and publishers from The Commercial Review before the event slowly faded away as fewer and fewer newspapers sent representatives. It was a valuable tool and brought many reporters to our …
YSB director provides information
To the editor: I wanted to write in and clear up some inaccuracies and possible misconceptions about the Youth Service Bureau that has been communicated over the last couple of weeks.
Birthday pup was a gift for family
She was a gift.
Battery wasn’t ready for the cold
It only took a second before I knew I was in trouble.
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