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.
NEWS
Ongoing projects
Jay County is focused on several ongoing issues and projects, including one that will finally come to fruition this year after more than a decade of planning.
NEWS
Jay County unemployment matches state average
All of northeast Indiana came in below the state average. The rest of East Central Indiana was above. Jay County sat smack dab in the middle.
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Company to offer ag recycling
Jay County farmers will likely get the chance get rid of their agricultural plastic — for free.
FELONY COURT NEWS
Walker will serve probation
A Jay County man who was charged with rape will serve two years probation thanks in large part to his victim’s testimony.
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Whitford reviews extension's role
Science is important to farming. But getting that message across isn’t always easy.
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Hospital finances remain grim
The overall financial picture continues to contain bad news for Jay County Hospital. But there was a little bit of good news Wednesday.
NEWS
FR board gets tech update
FORT RECOVERY — In his first year working with technology in schools, Ryan Fullenkamp worked to reign in the need for repairs. Now he’s looking toward future upgrades.
RAYS OF INSIGHT
Individuals ready for big seasons
Temperatures were pushing 70 in the heart of winter. It’s been cold again as the season turns to spring. Such is life in the Midwest.
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FR will see rate increases
FORT RECOVERY — Water and sewer rates will go up April 1.
NEWS
Variance request denied
The first request for an exception to new confined feeding rules that were put in place last year has been denied.
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Unemployment rate is 4.9 percent
While the local unemployment rate went up in January, it continued to show improvement over previous years.
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SAHS will be renovated
BERNE — South Adams High School will undergo a major renovation project this summer.
NEWS
Former judge sentenced
A former judge will serve one year on probation for shoving a police officer.
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Missing boy found
A 10-year-old boy rural Jay County boy was found safe Sunday after being missing for more than an hour and a half.
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Officials to research solar rules
No solar energy projects are on the horizon, but local officials want to be prepared in case any arise.
NEWS
County system to be reviewed
Job descriptions and compensation will be reviewed for all county employees.
Indiana, Jay Co. rule the NAIA tourney
Indiana is basketball.
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FR to see electric savings
FORT RECOVERY — While one utility rate is headed for an increase in April, local residents will see some savings on another by the end of the year.
NEWS
Repeat winners
Sometimes one award just isn’t enough. And in rare cases, even two won’t do the trick.
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CFOs, abortion generate feedback
Road funding continues to be the hot issue statewide. But Jay County’s representative in the Indiana House has heard more frequent and passionate comments on two other topics.
NEWS
JCDC looking toward future
At one time, the goals of economic development were fairly narrow — jobs, jobs, jobs.
SCHOOLS
Rogers wins Alger scholarship
Lilly Rogers was honored in December as Jay County’s recipient of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. On Monday, she was announced as the recipient of an even more exclusive honor.
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Grants are available
Jay County teachers will again have the opportunity to earn grant funds for recycling-related projects.
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Rogers earns Alger scholarship
In December, Lilly Rogers was honored as Jay County’s recipient of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. On Monday, she was announced as the recipient of an even more exclusive honor.
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Hospital freezes pension plan
With financial difficulties continuing to loom large over Jay County Hospital, its board took a step Wednesday to cut costs.
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'Society' to celebrate
The show was supposed to help celebrate an anniversary last year.
RAYS OF INSIGHT
Seventh places lead to hopeful future
There seems to be something special about “7” this year.
NEWS
FR steps toward rate increase
FORT RECOVERY — Water and sewer raters are likely to increase.
NEWS
Convenience Care to open
It’s 6 p.m. on a Friday. Your 2-year-old awakes from a nap crying.
JAY COUNTY
Seasons end for Jay, SA
After picking up a couple of No. 1 seeds Thursday, the Starfires were hoping to be able pick up a state berth. The Patriots knew they were facing an uphill climb in the team standings. Both had their seasons come to an end Saturday.
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Magic fades vs. Norwell
The Patriots have had their fair share of magic at home this year.
SCHOOLS
SA moves ahead with project
BERNE — South Adams is one step closer to renovating part of its high school building this summer.
NEWS
Rhodes to charge for credits
FORT RECOVERY — For the first time next year, the College Credit Plus program is going to come with a price tag.
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Bader 7th at state
INDIANAPOLIS — In the days leading up to the state finals, Matt Slavik had talked about the finish.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Hospital ponders its future
For months and months, Jay County Hospital has stared at financial losses.
SPORTS
Bader to be medalist
INDIANAPOLIS — As Alex Bader turned her right shoulder toward the north end of the pool and saw her time on the scoreboard, a wide grin took over her face.
SCHOOLS
Jay County competes in Florida Saturday
Eight hundred forty-five miles. Two and a half minutes.
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Bader expects career-best time
As Alex Bader surged into the final 10 yards Saturday, no one was close to her.
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