Bailey Cline

Bailey Cline

Bailey Cline joined The Commercial Review as a reporter in June 2020.

She graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and telecommunications. She has worked at the Ball State Daily News in Muncie as a reporter and editor, and she has also worked at the Indiana Daily Student in Bloomington as a beat reporter.

Born and raised in Hartford City, Cline enjoys reading, gaming and spending time with her border collie, Beauty.


NEWS

Bridging the gap

The restoration of two 1890s bridges took more than a decade to fund. But their installation in recent months is only phase one in a two-step plan to connect Geneva and Berne with a walking and biking trail.

HOMEPAGE ROTATING ARTICLES

County revisits solar proposal

Dunkirk may be getting solar panels. Commissioners heard a proposal from Ryan Hurt of All Circuit Electrical of Bryant Monday about installing solar panels at the Dunkirk Fire Department and Jay County Emergency Medical Service Dunkirk base.

ON THE LINE

The distinction is an important one

People often confuse the definitions of misinformation and disinformation. Let’s talk about why the difference is important.

NEWS

Benefit finds new format

Since her death, Mandy Theurer's family has hosted an annual benefit auction and homemade meal in her memory. But this year, in light of COVID-19, both events look a little different.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Meeting in person again

FORT RECOVERY –– Village council met for almost three months via Zoom. Now, it’s back to in-person meetings again.

HOMEPAGE ROTATING ARTICLES

Opera revival

Fort Recovery Morvilius Opera House has sat empty since the late 1930s. Now, after nearly 85 years, it’s getting a makeover.

NEWS

Talks continue

The animal control task force shared its reasoning for proposing a new facility at a price tag north of $1 million. Commissioners hardly budged.

OPINION

They’re real people, with real lives

Imagine you’re a journalist at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 covering either Donald Trump’s rally or the Senate joint-session for certifying Joe Biden as the next president.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Council set to meet in person again

FORT RECOVERY –– Village council has been meeting via Zoom the last two months to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Council will reconvene its regular in-person meetings beginning in February.

NEWS

Council gives OK to raises

Former county engineer Dan Watson resigned at the end of 2020. Jay County highway superintendent Donnie Corn has taken over Watson’s former responsibilities, and road foreman David Shepherd is helping pick up the slack.

NEWS

Funds rescinded

Two weeks ago, commissioners approved funding for a new animal control facility. On Monday, the new group reversed that decision.

NEWS

FR board thanked

School board members started the meeting Monday with a small surprise.

HOMEPAGE ROTATING ARTICLES

From occ to doc

Portland native Dr. Abby (Broering) Small has always had her eye on healthcare.

OPINION

Pants ended up less than perfect

Angst. Heartbreak. Remorse. These are all words adequately describing my recent tragedy.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Village council reviews road projects

FORT RECOVERY — Broadway Street work is nearing completion.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Stepping away

Theurer retires after decades in government.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Leonhard leaving

Long-time commissioner and council member has completed his final term in public office.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Funds OK’d for new animal facility

The county has approved its contribution toward animal control. Now municipalities are left to weigh in on the funding.

NEWS

Time for a change

Dan Watson is ready for a change.

OPINION

Gaming became a Christmas tradition

Tomorrow is Christmas. And this year, I’m not counting down the hours until I open my presents.

HOMEPAGE ROTATING ARTICLES

Vaccine count needed

Fort Recovery school staff have the option to take coronavirus vaccines.

NEWS

Offering hotspots

FR schools providing devices to students who lack reliable access.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

$275,000 recommended

A recommendation has been made for county animal shelter funding. Now it’s up to Jay County Commissioners and the county’s municipalities to make their decisions.

NEWS

Groups to fill in for animal control

Humane society and pet refuge will step in temporarily.

OPINION

Vaccine key to recovery

Vaccines have never been fully accepted.

NEWS

EDIT plan approved

Jay County Council OKs guidelines for funding.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

New homes

Three state agencies have moved into their offices in former Dayton Progress site on Meridian Street.

NEWS

FR hopes to reconstruct Butler St.

FORT RECOVERY — More reconstruction projects may be coming to the village.

POLICE/COURTS

Jay County Jail to limit intake

Local residents won’t be visiting the sheriff’s office any time soon. Some offenders won’t be staying there, either.

NEWS

County limits to essential business

Appointments are now needed to visit Jay County Courthouse. County government business is also limited to essential work only.

HOMEPAGE ROTATING ARTICLES

Fields retiring from animal control

Animal control may no longer be available in Jay County next year.

NEWS

Creating memories

Emily Ratcliff rushed to the hospital in 2017 to meet her friend’s newborn baby boy.

OPINION

Show care, take precautions

“You’re still wearing that thing?”

NEWS

County responds to COVID increase

Government business to be limited to essential work only.

NEWS

Cystic circumstances

Chenoweth brothers are thriving despite diagnoses.

NEWS

Boutique bonanza

Amazon and other commercial online retailers aren’t the only clothing stores that are thriving.

NEWS

Updated on animal control

Commissioners tell task force to move forward, but stop short of committing funding for shelter.

NEWS

Celebration shift

Three-weekend Winterfest includes new events, some cancellations because of ongoing pandemic.

HOMEPAGE ROTATING ARTICLES

Analco awarded

Jay County junior high art teacher Jacquelin Analco has a passion for art and for her students’ success.

SCHOOLS

FR forecast shows budget deficits

Pending state funding changes will impact Fort Recovery Local Schools’ annual budgets in coming years.

OPINION

If there’s any doubt, trust your gut

To all the young ladies — follow your gut.

HOMEPAGE ROTATING ARTICLES

Council rescinds engineer raise

Jay County will be losing its longtime county engineer at the end of the year.

HOMEPAGE ROTATING ARTICLES

CARES funding clears a million

Money can be used to cover expenses related to pandemic.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

FR awards 11 grants

FORT RECOVERY — Eleven businesses have been awarded grants. Three more may soon be added to the list.

ON THE LINE

Join the culinary journey

I like to tell people I've burnt water before.

HOMEPAGE ROTATING ARTICLES

Brianna’s Hope expands reach

Addiction recovery support group is part of resource center in Indianapolis.

HOMEPAGE ROTATING ARTICLES

Halloween haunt

PENNVILLE –– Candy and costumes aren’t the only Halloween perks for Jay County trick-or-treaters.

NEWS

United Way is seeking alternate options

Co-chair makes pitch for capital campaign.

BUSINESS

Pennville renovation

Community center got $95,000 facelift.

SCHOOLS

Mission, motto updated

Fort Recovery board modifies statements with ‘Indian Way’ values.
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