Ray Cooney
Ray Cooney was elected president of The Graphic Printing Company in December 2023. He became publisher of The Commercial Review on July 1, 2020, while retaining the title of editor he has held since Dec. 1, 2014. He served managing editor from July 2013 through November 2014, assistant managing editor from November 2005 through July 2013 and sports editor from March 2001 through July 2013.
He earned the most awards of any journalist in Division III in the Hoosier State Press Association Better Newspaper Contest for four consecutive years from 2013 through 2016. His first-place honors this year were for in-depth feature, sports feature, general news photo and video.
In his career he has also won HSPA awards for sports commentary, editorial writing, use of graphics, community service, news writing under deadline pressure, sports action photo, sports feature photo, headline writing, editorial page, profile feature and multiple picture group. He had picked up nine Indiana Associated Press Media Editors awards earlier in the year, including first place for business writing, non-deadline sports story and headline writing.
Cooney was honored with the Indiana High School Athletic Association Distinguished Media Service Award in 2012, and also received the Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association Outstanding Baseball Media Award in 2009.
A native of Avon, Ohio, Cooney graduated from St. Edward High School (Lakewood, Ohio) in 1996 and Cleveland State University in 2000. He was the inaugural editor of The Cleveland Stater at CSU, and also worked for The Morning Journal (Lorain, Ohio) and The Chronicle-Telegram (Elyria, Ohio) before moving to Jay County.
Cooney lives in Portland with his dog, Scooter.
HOMEPAGE ROTATING ARTICLES
SAHS project is on track
BERNE — The principal’s new office won’t be complete by mid August. But a new secure entrance and renovated classrooms are on track to be ready for students when classes begin Aug. 14. BERNE — The principal’s new office won’t be complete by mid August. But a new secure entrance and renovated classrooms are on track to be ready for students when classes begin Aug
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Hospital finances improve in May
Jay County Hospital posted a loss in May. But it was not nearly as large as in previous months.
NEWS
District considers spending for 2018
Jay County Solid Waste Management District’s budget is projected to increase by 7.6 percent in 2018, with the bulk of that bump planned to go for the purchase of a new truck.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Steering continues
This is not just a decision for today, tomorrow or even a year from now. It’s something that will effect Jay County for generations.
NEWS
Unemployment remains low
Unemployment remained historically low locally and throughout the state as rates were essentially unchanged from April.
NEWS
Focused on the family
As Jay County Hospital Board prepares to make one of the biggest decisions in its history, it’s Dave Littler who is running the meetings.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
JEMS budget is key
Bottom line, something is going to need to be done with the Jay Emergency Medical Service budget.
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Plan for busing may change
Buses may not be coming into Jay County from the Southern Wells school district after all
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Board hires '18 developer
BERNE — South Adams has taken the next step toward completing the second phase of its high school renovation project in 2018.
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Site seeks to be matchmaker
Websites like Monster, Indeed and ZipRecruiter offer job postings from across the nation. Local officials wanted to give businesses and potential employees a more focused way to connect.
SPORTS
Walk off ends SA's season
LAKEVILLE — The pitchers combined to retire the first 12 batters they faced.
NEWS
Preserving programs
It’s not about what was cut, but rather what was kept. That was the message Jay School Corporation superintendent Jeremy Gulley offered Tuesday during his State of the Schools Address as part of the Jay County Chamber of Commerce networking luncheon at Jay County Hospital.
NEWS
Mann’s body found
MONTEZUMA, Ohio — The body of a Portland man was found this morning more than three days after he jumped off of a pontoon boat into Grand Lake St. Marys.
NEWS
10 p.m. update: Mann still missing
MONTEZUMA, Ohio -- A Portland man remains missing after three days of searching.
NEWS
Remembering their sacrifice
With a joint resolution on April 6, 1917, Congress declared a state of war between the “Imperial German Government and the People of the United States.”
SPORTS
Dellinger delivers
MONROE — When the South Adams and Adams Central softball teams met May 11, the former failed to score after getting the bases loaded with no outs in the first inning. The Starfires went on to suffer their first loss of the season, 2-0.
NEWS
Initiative focuses on health
Jay County doesn’t fare well across the board in health-related statistics.
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Muhlenkamp leads Jay
INDIANAPOLIS — State berths were most likely out of reach. The heat sheets showed that. But each time an athlete steps on the track, it represents a chance to improve. Several Patriots took advantage of that opportunity.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Rate hits lowest mark since 2000
A month ago, only the state’s three leading counties had unemployment rates lower than 3 percent. Now nearly three-quarters of the state, including Jay County, can boast that feat.
NEWS
Board approves control plan
Some staff cuts are being made. Some fees are being increased. It’s part of an effort for Jay School Corporation to gain financial stability while also keeping key programs in place.
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Jay earns spot in final
A little overconfidence may have led to the Patriots’ slow start. That problem didn’t last long.
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Davis honored with Cole award
Randy Davis has been recognized more than once for his efforts to help others. His work has been so extensive and impactful that he was honored again Wednesday.
NEWS
SA settles on 2018 project scope
BERNE — South Adams will get a chunk of its high school renovation project out of the way this summer.
SPORTS
Break lasted entirely too long
Often, a little break is a good thing. But there’s such a thing as too much time off.
SCHOOLS
Work added to SA project
BERNE — South Adams will get to have a little more work done than originally expected
JAY COUNTY
Kenney’s winning streak ends with draw
PHOENIX — Casey Kenney thought he had done enough in the final round to secure victory. The judges saw the fight differently.
NEWS
Flags will be presented in Portland
Organizers weren’t sure they wanted to hold the third annual Indiana Run for the Fallen on Mother’s Day weekend. But the families of those being honored made the decision clear.
SPORTS
Kenney to fight Friday
It took Casey Kenney just over four minutes to win the Tachi Palace Fights flyweight championship Feb. 2.
NEWS
Project performing Saturday
Tony Burlingame’s family was one of the first on his block to get cable TV.
RAYS OF INSIGHT
Indians, Nats will make Series
Admittedly, I’ve been distracted from sports lately. My mind has been occupied by other things.
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Bait hooks prize again
Brady Vore and Michael Dirksen know how to reel in the top prize. The duo tried out a new type of bait in their effort to hook a different set of judges. The result was the same.
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Portland Marsh to close
Portland’s Marsh Supermarket will close next month.
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They’re ready to pack
Raising $25,000 is a big task, especially for a group of high school students. As of January, Chrissy Krieg wasn’t sure her students could get there. They have, and then some.
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Will commissioners take a pay cut?
Jay County Commissioners will be cutting their regular meeting dates in half. Now the question is whether they will take a pay cut as well.
RAYS OF INSIGHT
Garcia finally gets his moment
Once upon a time, in an California desert, two young athletes, primed to be the best of a generation, met under bright lights …
NEWS
Judge charged with misconduct
A local judge who pleaded guilty to a felony charge last month is now facing judicial misconduct charges.
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Focus on people
Michael Hicks has some economic development advice: Stop focusing on jobs.
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Diller extends marijuana ban
FORT RECOVERY — Medical marijuana will wait at least another six months.
NEWS
For the dogs
Whether by car or by plane, many Jay County residents traveled about 1,000 miles this week to spend time in Florida for spring break.
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