Jack Ronald
Jack Ronald (1948-2002) served as president and chairman of the Graphic Printing Company from 1985 until the time of his death April 23, 2022. He was publisher of The Commercial Review for 38 years and editor for 32 years.
He is a member of the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame.
Ronald earned a litany of journalism awards from Hoosier State Press Association, Indiana Associated Press Media Editors and Inland Press. He received the Charlie Biggs Community Commitment Award from the Hoosier State Press Association in 2014.
A 1970 graduate of Earlham College, he became a Fulbright Scholar in 1998 and a Fulbright Senior Specialist in 2012. He won the Indiana Journalism Award from Ball State University in 2004.
The Portland High School graduate is a strong supporter of community journalism and has also used his skills to teach journalists around the world. He has served as a trainer in Moldova, Kyrgyzstan and most-recently Myanmar.
NEWS
Jay leaves planning district
Jay County is dropping out of the East Central Indiana Regional Planning District. And it’s not the only county to do so.
OPINION
Posters bring back new life each month
The calendar seems to change more quickly these days.
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Pennville Elementary will close
Pennville Elementary School will be closed following the current school year. And a decision will be made no later than December on closing Judge Haynes Elementary School in 2018.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Drainage agreement approved
Road use and drainage plans for Bluff Point Wind Energy Center that were presented Monday to Jay County Commissioners appear to be in order.
NEWS
School to use testing program
Jay Schools will participate in a voluntary water-sampling program to test for lead contamination.
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Jay ag week schedule set
A host of activities have been scheduled for Ag Week in Jay County.
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County may leave planning district
The jury is still out on Jay County’s continued participation in the East Central Indiana Regional Planning District.
OPINION
Pledge took on special meaning
Just before 10 a.m., the bailiff steps forward to explain a few things. He looks a lot like the late George Carlin: Hair balding on top, a gray-haired ponytail and a billy-goat beard.
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County will look at refinancing
Jay County’s going to test the waters.
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Referendum is a long process
As Jay School Corporation tries to get its fiscal house in order, the focus has been on cutting costs. But is there a way for school corporations to increase general fund revenues?
NEWS
Finalizing details
Construction of Bluff Point Wind Energy Center is expected to begin June 1 and should be wrapped up by Thanksgiving.
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County signs billing contract
Billing for the county’s emergency medical service will be outsourced to a Michigan firm, and two clerical positions will be eliminated, Jay County Commissioners decided Tuesday.
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Stone usage up for winter
“We’ve used a lot more stone,” Jay County highway superintendent Ken Wellman told county commissioners Monday.
NEWS
Future seems bright
DUNKIRK — The year ahead looks bright, Mayor Gene Ritter said this morning in his annual State of the City Address to the Jay County Chamber of Commerce.
OPINION
Despite faults, citizenship is an honor
Dear Students, I understand from my good friend Andy Lippman in South Pasadena, California, that you are studying to become U.S. citizens.
NEWS
Support voiced for Pennville
PENNVILLE — If spending cuts are inevitable, every effort should be made to assure that communities across the county hang onto at least one school.
NEWS
Deeds turned over to Dunkirk
Jay County Commissioners agreed Monday to deed seven more properties from the delinquent property tax list to the City of Dunkirk as part of an ongoing blight removal effort.
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Properties deeded to Dunkirk
Jay County Commissioners agreed Monday to deed seven more properties from the delinquent property tax list to the City of Dunkirk as part of an ongoing blight removal effort.
NEWS
Decision will come in March
A decision on the status of Pennville Elementary School is likely to be made in March, Jay Schools superintendent Jeremy Gulley said this week.
BACK IN THE SADDLE
Rent's smile made an impression
The first time I saw Al Rent was probably on our television set.
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New autopsy deal in place
Cooperation between Jay County Hospital and the Jay County coroner’s office will save money and time on autopsies, county commissioners were told Monday.
NEWS
Plan in motion
The problem isn’t going to go away, and fixing it isn’t going to be easy. But it simply cannot be ignored.
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Geneva site has a new manager
For Nicky Ball, it was all a matter of bringing the puzzle pieces together.
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Warning signs to be added
An intersection that was the scene of a fatal traffic accident in December won’t be converted to a four-way stop.
BACK IN THE SADDLE
Veggies have been in short supply
“Where are you eating?” someone asked the other day.
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Tax rate going down
The property tax rate for Jay Schools will drop in 2017 thanks to an unexpected jump in the county’s assessed valuation.
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County will try to sway INDOT plans
There’s a potential nightmare on the horizon, but county officials hope they can convince the state to change its plans.
NEWS
County hopes to avoid road issue
There’s a potential nightmare on the horizon, but county officials hope they can convince the state to change its plans.
OPINION
Mayor learned how he was doing
William Hudnut, longtime mayor of Indianapolis, died late last month. And his departure got me thinking about the time our paths crossed.
BACK IN THE SADDLE
Playing Santa is a joy of the season
I was richer than I’d ever been in my life.
NEWS
South Adams makes counter offer
Biggs Indiana Properties LLC of Decatur has until 5 p.m. Friday to respond to a counteroffer from the South Adams School Board on the purchase price of former school property at U.S. 27 and Indiana 218 in Berne.
NEWS
Local effort will send semi of supplies to Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg has long been a favorite vacation and honeymoon destination for folks from this part of Indiana.
OPINION
Let editor know he is remembered
Sometimes that first real job is the one you remember the most fondly.
NEWS
Heading Humanities
George Hanlin wants Hoosiers to talk to each other more. And listen to each other more. And read more. And think more.
OPINION
Wife has earned her spot in photo
Maybe — after more than 45 years — my wife can get in the family picture.
FAMILY
Jay County has new 4-H educator
Erica Widmer is on a learning curve. Fortunately, she has plenty of volunteers eager to help her along.
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A hike to remember
Books have been written about it. Movies have been made about it. But maybe the best thing about the Appalachian Trail is the memories you take home after you’ve sampled it with a hike of your own.
OPINION
If the shoe fit, they could wear it
On Sunday afternoon, I kept thinking about Parker Snyder’s shoes.
OPINION
Sun kept trick-or-treaters away
There must have been some trick, because there are plenty of treats left over.
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Schafer celebrates
Justin Schafer didn’t set out to live to 100, but now that his century birthday is here he’s more than willing to celebrate.
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