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.
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Council rescinds engineer raise
Jay County will be losing its longtime county engineer at the end of the year.
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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.
HOMEPAGE ROTATING ARTICLES
Brianna’s Hope expands reach
Addiction recovery support group is part of resource center in Indianapolis.
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Halloween haunt
PENNVILLE –– Candy and costumes aren’t the only Halloween perks for Jay County trick-or-treaters.
SCHOOLS
Mission, motto updated
Fort Recovery board modifies statements with ‘Indian Way’ values.
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