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.
OPINION
Trying to train in harmony
I am standing in the middle of Count Basie Hall pretending to be a Burmese politician.
BACK IN THE SADDLE
A glimpse of history?
The thing about history is, you never really know when it’s being made right before your eyes.
OPINION
Hopeful for the future
RANGOON, Burma — And so it comes down to a single question: What do I tell the people in Fort Wayne?
OPINION
Fire burns through memories
When the call came over the police scanner, I was sitting in the office at The News and Sun in Dunkirk.
OPINION
Heading out for an adventure
So there I was, minding my own business, when I received an email.
BACK IN THE SADDLE
Questions on a sunny day
The temperature’s hovering around 30 degrees, the sun is shining, and the questions pile up on a columnist’s desk.
NEWS
Long updates on changes
“School is a business now, and we have a product called education,” Jay Schools superintendent Tim Long told a gathering of teachers and staff Wednesday in a State of the Schools presentation at Jay County High School.
NEWS
School has HVAC dilemma
DUNKIRK — Jay School Board members tried to get their arms around heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning issues at West Jay Middle School Thursday.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Moving forward
Last year had its rough spots, but Portland Mayor Randy Geesaman wants to emphasize the positive moving forward.
BACK IN THE SADDLE
Where is his hat?
If I catch a cold this winter, it won’t be Jay Miller’s fault.
NEWS
Coalition boosts further education
Ever consider continuing your education? The Jay County Education Success Coalition wants you to give it some thought.
SCHOOLS
Changes in calendar
Next year’s school calendar is still taking shape, and one option on the table would have Jay Schools starting classes as early as Aug. 10.
OPINION
It's a tough month for his divas
My mother would probably blame the whole thing on Dinah Shore.
OPINION
All that he can ask for
Christmas brought an embarrassing number of gifts this year and an abundance of reading material.
SCHOOLS
State targets former official
WINCHESTER — A Lynn woman already facing three felony counts for allegedly stealing funds from a Delaware County school corporation is the target of a lawsuit filed Tuesday seeking restitution of more than $39,000 from another school system in Randolph County.
OPINION
Trying not to ruin moment
Don’t ask. Don’t tell. And, most importantly, don’t peek.
BACK IN THE SADDLE
A perfect idea for a gift
Trust our old friend Andy to introduce us to something new for the holidays.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
High-speed service set for schools
Jay Schools will spend $58,431.67 to create a private wide area network for Internet services via fiber optic cable, replacing a more costly, tower-based system that is slower and routinely subject to interference.
NEWS
Incentive to retire will repeat
An early retirement incentive program implemented in 2011 will be repeated in 2012.
BACK IN THE SADDLE
History is alive
On Sunday, history came out of the history books and walked the streets of Fort Recovery.
OPINION
He has a Christmas tree all year
“Got your tree up yet?” a friend asked at work last week.
OPINION
Sounds of the office
Well, this is a little embarrassing, but I have to admit I don’t really have a very good grip on what my son-in-law, Mike, does for a living.
SCHOOLS
Group promotes college success
A coalition is forming with a common goal: Seeing more Jay County young people successfully pursue higher education.
NEWS
Two in running for Dunkirk Mayor
One thing is certain: The next mayor of Dunkirk will be an engineer.
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