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.
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For the kids
It’s a stretch of road that doesn’t see much traffic.
BACK IN THE SADDLE
Toddler set was excellent purchase
Dollar for dollar, it has to be one of the smartest purchases we’ve ever made.
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Hundreds served
Everyone knows you should count your blessings on Thanksgiving.
OPINION
Paper delivery has gotten easier
Today’s paper is big, no doubt about it. But delivering it is easier than it used to be.
FAMILY
Accessible poetry
About six years ago, The Commercial Review began running a weekly column called “American Life in Poetry.”
NEWS
Runway timeline taking shape
The 2020 timeline for initial work on extension of the runway at Portland Municipal Airport has begun to take shape.
OPINION
Bud's story is worth remembering
Well-meaning folks in county government are kicking around their concerns about Jay County Retirement Center.
NEWS
Whitacre suggested as new name
With consolidation, some school names are going to have to change.
NEWS
High school going to seven periods
When Jay County Junior/Senior High School opens its doors next fall, students will be experiencing a seven-period school day.
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County insurance will stay with PHP
Jay County will stick with Physicians Health Plan for employee health insurance in 2020.
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Security questions remain
The committee working on security at Jay County Courthouse still has some key questions to answer.
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Damage limited to area of fryer
Production is expected to resume soon at Tyson Mexican Original in the wake of a fire Friday night at the Portland tortilla products facility.
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City plant to get upgrade
Total cost of the project is $346,300, with $179,000 of that coming from the state revolving loan fund and $167,300 from the city’s sewage fund.
BACK IN THE SADDLE
Squirrels have taken up carving
Our squirrels have been busy, but I doubt they'll have their creative project done by Halloween.
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Mumbower files suit
Former Dunkirk Police Chief Dane A. Mumbower has filed suit in U.S. District Court in Fort Wayne over his demotion to patrolman by Mayor Gene Ritter.
NEWS
Weather helping with wind farm's timeline
Bitter Ridge Wind Farm construction has been in overdrive.
NEWS
Nature trail to be cleared
The Kelly Baggs Nature Trail at Weiler-Wilson Park in Portland may soon be re-opened.
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Airport project on track
City of Portland officials continue to be upbeat about prospects for the long-planned runway extension at Portland Municipal Airport.
NEWS
Fright nights
A patch of woods on the northeast edge of Dunkirk is making its annual transformation.
BACK IN THE SADDLE
Procrastination lesson learned early
It's late afternoon on a Thursday, and I'm writing my column for next Wednesday.
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Dunkirk group works to preserve history
Dunkirk wants to keep its history close to home.
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Army Corps rejects proposal
The Army Corps of Engineers has shot down a proposed 48-inch drain tile that would divert flood water from Millers Branch to the east.
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Fuqua at 50
Rock Fuqua didn’t set out to spend his life in the car business.
NEWS
Deaths under investigation
The deaths of two Jay County men whose badly decomposed bodies were discovered Wednesday are still under investigation.
OPINION
Memories are worth aching feet
Here’s something to remember the next time you’re dancing in the street: The street is hard.
NEWS
Dunkirk debate
Dunkirk’s mayoral candidates agree on one point: They care about the future of their community.
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Water department to get upgrade
Data from Portland Water Department is moving to the Cloud.
BUSINESS
Dream dwelling
Pat Daniels’ dream is coming true. Now she just needs two more bathrooms.
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November action
Jay County Commissioners will take action on recommended changes to the county’s wind farm regulations and new regulations regarding solar farms at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 25.
OPINION
One person can change the world
It was Dictionary Day, and Doug Inman was talking to the kids.
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Schools planning for 2020-21
The new school year is in its early weeks, but plans are already taking shape for a reconfigured Jay Schools for 2020-21.
BACK IN THE SADDLE
Offerings are educational, intense
It’s time to take a look at the bookcase and see if there’s any reading I can recommend.
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$$ committed
Jay County Commissioners agreed Monday to commit $1.25 million in wind farm economic development funds and $750,000 in economic development income tax revenues to match some $30 million from the state if the county’s regional proposal comes out on top in the Stellar Communities competition.
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Flooding solutions discussed
The advisory committee searching for solutions to flooding in downtown Portland reviewed familiar territory Wednesday morning.
OPINION
Commitments pile up like leaves
Like it or not, fallen leaves are starting to appear in our yard.
BACK IN THE SADDLE
Cabin has become a labor of love
“So,” said my wife of 48 years, “what were your first impressions?”
BACK IN THE SADDLE
We must not forget shortcomings
OK, folks, it’s time to pick up a hot topic, one no one is comfortable talking about. Let’s talk about race.
BACK IN THE SADDLE
Dad would stop for shiny Penneys
My father was never much for roadside attractions.
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