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.
EDITORIALS
Top-down strategy doesn't work
It’s been a standard catch-phrase of Republican rhetoric for generations: “The heavy hand of government.”
OPINION
Let's figure out E. Votaw answer
We’re not sure if there’s a simple solution for traffic problems along East Votaw Street in Portland during the annual Tri-State Gas Engine and Tractor Show.
NEWS
Evaluation explained
Any time you change the way job performance is measured it’s sure to cause anxiety.
EDITORIALS
Cooperation helps animals
More than one person said the same thing: “We’re all here because we care about the animals.”
EDITORIALS
No one to blame but themselves
The Jay County Commissioners have no one to blame but themselves.
2012 TRACTOR AND ENGINE
No Trading Post this year
One longtime feature of the Tri-State Gas Engine and Tractor Association show will be missing this year.
NEWS
Haynes history in Kokomo
Three things link Jay County to Kokomo: The gas boom, glass, and Elwood Haynes.
NEWS
Trip doesn't have to go far
All summer, The CR has been sharing ideas for short trips that can stretch the family budget.But there are plenty of opportunities for outings right here at home, and chances are many folks haven’t taken advantage of them.
OPINION
Calendars and highway projects
Gee, it sure was nice for the Indiana Department of Transportation to put a temporary halt to work on U.S. 27 this week.
NEWS
Museum hop for free in Richmond
Looking for an outing that won’t shatter the family budget?Richmond has three museums with free admission and a spot where the kids can cool their feet on a hot day without spending a nickel.
NEWS
Budget hearing held
A 2013 Jay Schools budget totaling more than $36.7 million drew no comment from the public at a hearing Monday.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Road talk halted?
Action on vacating a section of county road was deferred this morning until Jay County Commissioners can meet with affected landowners and make certain that necessary easements are in place.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
County may abandon 650 East
Jay County Commissioners directed attorney Bill Hinkle to set in motion paperwork to vacate a small stretch of county road near the site of a proposed confined feeding operation.
SCHOOLS
Board OKs budget of $36 million
Jay Schools will advertise a 2013 budget totaling more than $36.7 million.
NEWS
Foundation receives gift
The full extent of Elizabeth A. Starbuck’s generosity to the community is coming to light.
OPINION
Time goes quickly at auction
Pete Shawver leaned over and asked, “How many years?”
NEWS
Wastewater deal OK'd
A $1.6 million upgrade to the Portland Wastewater Treatment plant received a green light this morning from the Portland Board of Works.
BACK IN THE SADDLE
Members of 'family' are here
There I was poking around on the computer, when my wife stuck her head in and said, “It looks like we’re grandparents.”
NEWS
Destination: Darke County
No other county in the region does a better job of promoting tourism opportunities than Darke County, Ohio, which touts everything from factory tours to wildlife walks.
NEWS
One bidder for work at West Jay
The sole bid for the renovation and overhaul of the heating and cooling system at West Jay Middle School was accepted Monday by the Jay School Board.
NEWS
Inman receives Cole Award
Bev Inman, a longtime activist in support of Jay County cancer patients, was named the recipient of this year’s Jack Cole Award for Volunteerism Wednesday at the annual meeting of The Portland Foundation.
OPINION
A lesson learned the hard way
“Did you ever skip school?” I was asked the other day at the bank.
NEWS
Dues picked to lead at Bloomfield
New principals were approved Monday for Bloomfield and Judge Haynes elementary schools, but not before Judge Haynes parents expressed objections to the hiring process.
NEWS
Community to benefit from estate
The Jay County community will be the major beneficiary of the estate of a Portland banker and philanthropist who died in March.
BACK IN THE SADDLE
Sorting is a key part of spring
Most folks call it “spring cleaning.”
NEWS
More retirements OK'd
Another wave of early retirements was approved Monday by the Jay School Board as part of a move to reduce the school corporation’s personnel costs.
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