March 27, 2020
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Police, citizen thanked for help
Letters to the editor
To the editor: I am thankful for a Portland police officer and a concerned citizen who did the right thing.
Reader says trial had one purpose
Letters to the editor
This is truly an unusual presidential election. We have an innocent convicted felon running against a guilty unindicted felon.
Resources are available
Letter to the editor
To the editor: May 12 through 18 is National Stuttering Awareness Week. One in every 100 people stutter. That’s 80 million people worldwide. Yet stuttering is often misunderstood and even laughed at.
Attorney defends commissioners
Letters to the Editor
To the editor: Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-5(f) permits the county executive to meet without 48 hours’ notice if the meeting is held solely to receive information or recommendations in order to carry out administrative functions related to the county’s executive powers.
U.S. must stand against aggression
Letter to the editor
To the editor: On April 24, President Joe Biden signed into law a $95 billion package of military and humanitarian foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel/Gaza and Taiwan. The largest component of the bill is $61 billion in support of Ukraine in resisting Russia’s invasion. The aid goes primarily to U.S. weapons manufacturers to build back U.S. weapon supplies that will be sent to Ukraine (about 20% of the funding is for direct financial support).
Optimist clubs say thank you
Letter to the editor
To the editor: The Jay County Optimist Clubs would like to thank the citizenry of Jay County for taking the opportunity to encourage the show of respect for all the law enforcement officers of Jay County.
Thank you for prom support
Letter to the editor
To the editor: We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our wonderful community for making the prom season a memorable one. Your support and enthusiasm truly made a difference.
Questions went to wrong place
Letter to the editor
To the editor: This letter is referenced to The Commercial Review’s coverage of the April 15 Common Council of the City of Portland meeting where a representative of the Portland Police Department addressed the turnover problems of that department.
Thanks for being gracious hosts
Letter to the editor
To the editor: I’d like to thank the folks in Portland and Jay County for accepting visitors from far away on Monday, April 8.
Eclipse was a wonderful moment
Letter to the editor
Greetings my friend, today I just witnessed the wonderful work of God. As you may know, and hopefully you were able to witness it yourself, on April 8 at 3:08 p.m. there was a total solar eclipse and Berne was in the path of totality, meaning the moon completely covered the sun for four minutes. I must say it was an experience.
Thank you for supporting event
Letter to the editor
Last month, a fundraising event was held to remember Mandy Theurer. We would like to thank everyone for their generous support of our efforts by either donating or bidding on an auction item or attending the meal.
Join the conversation on recovery
Letter to the editor
I want to share my thoughts on recovery housing as a person impacted by substance use in my family.
Support the cancer society
Letter to the editor
The Jay County Cancer Society committee is excited to share that the organization has been supporting Jay County since 1965.
Get involved to help the community
Letter to the editor
To the editor: February 18 through 24 is Tri Kappa Week for 2024 in the state of Indiana.
Inaugural splash made big impact
Letter to the editor
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.
Attend event in honor of Mandy
Letter to the editor
A fundraising event In Memory of Mandy Theurer will be held Friday, Feb. 16, at Jay Community Center.
YSB director provides information
Letters to the Editor
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.
McGalliard addresses question from meeting
Letter to the editor
To the editor: I would like to clarify something that appeared in your newspaper.
Portland, Jay should be proud
Letter to the editor
To the editor: The City of Portland and Jay County should be very proud. Portland will always be home.
Public invited to review finances
Letter to the editor
To the editor: There has been extensive discussion over the last few years amongst the Jay County Commissioners, Jay County Council and Jay County Development Corporation (JCDC) about JCDC’s funding, our mission and goals, representation on our board of directors and the contractual obligations for all sides.
Thank you for supporting auction
Letters to the Editor
Once again, thank you to our Arts Place supporters.
Sorority says thank you for support
Letter to the editor
Xi Chapter, Delta Theta Tau, Portland, would like to thank the many individuals that participated in the success of Xi Chapter’s 38th annual Delts' Holiday Craft & Gift Show.
Reader critical of Jay Schools
Letter to the editor
To the editor: I believe we as a county need to reexamine and reprioritize the education of the county’s students.
Thank you for supporting concerts
Letter to the editor
We are writing to express our heartfelt gratitude to our wonderful community for its tremendous support of the recent concerts held at the Hudson Family Park amphitheater as part of the Hudson Family Park Amphitheater Concert Series.
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