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.
JAY COUNTY
Stars shine at ACAC
Wind was gusting to 30 miles per hour with temperatures in the 40s and gloomy skies above. Eventually, an icy drizzle began to fall. But everything was bright and shiny for the Starfires.
NEWS
Davis pre-trial set for Dec. 14
A pre-trial date has been set for a Jay County man charged with murder for allegedly killing his girlfriend’s daughter by repeatedly slamming her body on concrete.
NEWS
Breaking: Davis formally charged
A Jay County man has been formally charged with murder, accused of killing his girlfriend’s daughter by repeatedly slamming her body on concrete.
SPORTS
Patriots dethroned
Two weeks ago, the Patriots and Golden Falcons played in a rematch of last year’s sectional championship.
NEWS
Infant murdered
A Jay County man is in custody on charges that he murdered his girlfriend’s daughter.
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District may add to options
With their biggest event of the year upcoming, Jay County Solid Waste Management District’s board is considering ways of expanding recycling opportunities.
JAY COUNTY
Wellman wins second invite
Injuries made it difficult for Megan Wellman to even compete in consecutive races a year ago.
SPORTS
No. 3 FRHS moves to 5-0
FORT RECOVERY — Wes Wenning was crowned homecoming king. Minutes later he set the tone for a blowout victory.
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It’s not just books
Jay County Public Library will be open 27 days in October.
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Budget called into question
Jay County’s budget passed on first reading.
NEWS
Jay rate is 4.4
After sitting near the 5 percent mark for four months, the unemployment rate in Jay County took a significant drop in August.
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Levy will be sought for new facilty
FORT RECOVERY — Career education has become a popular topic. Fort Recovery and a group of partner school districts are hoping to step to the forefront.
SOUTH ADAMS
Patriot girls rout Starfires for ACAC championship
One shot zipped just outside the left post.
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City to add work on west side
The west side sewer project in Portland has stayed on schedule despite the rainy weather that slowed progress on other work early this summer. It has also been under budget.
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Campaign kicks off
United Way of Jay County kicked off its 2015 campaign Friday at halftime of the Jay County High School football team’s game against the Adams Central Flying Jets.
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Airport to purchase trailer
The staff of the Lutheran Air helicopter will have a temporary home at Portland Municipal Airport.
NEWS
John Jay seeing a growth spurt
At 14 years old, John Jay Center for Learning has hit a growth spurt.
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Jay, Fort golfers at their finest
Fort Recovery and Jay County brought out the best in each other.
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Gold standard
As the featured tractor at this year’s show, John Deere models are all over Jay County Fairgrounds.
NEWS
Unemployment rate steady in Jay
While four area counties saw slight decreases in their unemployment rates last month, Jay County’s remained unchanged.
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NHS puts focus on service
Scholarship, leadership, character and service.
NEWS
Man injured in fire
A Redkey man was in critical condition this morning in the burn unit at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne following a fire at his home Saturday.
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Breaking: One injured in Redkey fire
REDKEY — A man was injured in a house fire this morning on Indiana 1.
SCHOOLS
FR is prepping for first day
FORT RECOVERY — The final preparations for the beginning of school are being made.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Roessner wants to build hangar
A local pilot is interested in building a new hangar at Portland Municipal Airport.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Masters to resign position
Mike Masters will leave his school board post with a year still on his term.
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Dunkirk falls short of Stellar
INDIANAPOLIS — Dunkirk’s dream projects will have to wait.
NEWS
West Jay finishes in fourth
For Jay County’s junior high cheerleading squads, it was a day of mixed emotions.
NEWS
Versatility is key
Stunt groups usually stick together. They’re formed at the beginning of the summer — a top, two bases and a back — and that’s how they stay. They work together for every stunt in a routine throughout the year.
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Percussion power
In a literal sense, the percussionists take a back seat.
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Parents lend band helping hand
There are so many little details that need to be checked before a band takes the track.
NEWS
Senate candidate visits Jay
Basketball is one of the staples of Indiana. So Eric Holcomb thought it would be a good way for him to connect with Hoosiers throughout the state.
NEWS
Angels among us
As the rest of the band begins marching off of the track, a lone trumpet player drops to his knees, head bowed. Overcome, he’s in need of a helping hand.
SCHOOLS
SA reviews budget for 2016
BERNE — South Adams School Board reviewed its 2016 budget Tuesday, discussing planned capital improvement projects and technology updates.
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Budget sparks talk of cuts
Jay School Board gave its approval to advertise the 2016 budget. But with the process came warnings that enrollment, and therefore revenue, is expected to continue dropping and some difficult decisions must be made.
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Airport seeks trailer variance
The Lutheran Air helicopter will be stationed in Portland beginning Sept. 1, but the accommodations for its crew will be different than planned.
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