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.
SPORTS
Out of control
FORT RECOVERY — Kyla Otting had her team in the game. When she was forced to the bench, the Cardinals did a nosedive.
JAY COUNTY
Jay earns road win
HUNTINGTON — Thirty-five years of history is a lot to overcome, regardless of the records.
SPORTS
JCHS pounds Bruins
The perfect game is probably an unattainable goal. But in the first half Tuesday, the Patriots made a pretty good run at it.
JAY COUNTY
Tricked out
Wapahani’s Brandon Williams has averaged a hat trick in his team’s wins this year. It looked as if he might be headed for another Tuesday, but Colton McCombs had other ideas.
SPORTS
BCS needs to end
Typing up the schedule of televised sporting events each week is one of the simplest tasks I have to do.
SPORTS
JC has great expectations
The Patriots have beaten the No. 1 team in the state — most notably on a last-second shot against Richmond in 1988.
JAY COUNTY
State berths are JC's goal
The Patriots opened the 2010-11 season hoping to earn their first sectional title.
SPORTS
Jay shuts out Golden Eagles
The Patriots suffered a shutout loss Tuesday to undefeated New Castle. Two days later, they paid it forward to Oak Hill.
SPORTS
Fort tops 'Cats
COLDWATER, Ohio — The recipe for success for the Indians was fairly simple. As long as they put the ball in play, they were in control.
NEWS
Truly thankful
On Thursday the Schwietermans will gather to celebrate Thanksgiving. Like many families, it’s tradition to go around the table taking turns saying what they are thankful for.
JAY COUNTY
Patriots blast MC
The Patriots made some mistakes in their opening game. Even so, it was over in a hurry. And they improved their play in the next two games.
SPORTS
FR rolls in opener
FORT RECOVERY — The Indians have set goals of winning their conference championship and competing for a state title.
JAY COUNTY
Falcons top Jay
The Patriots kept surging back. But they were never able to escape chase position.
SPORTS
FR eyeing MAC, state
A lot of teams enter the season with big aspirations. The Indians aren’t being shy about theirs.
JAY COUNTY
JC speeds past 'Cats
The Bearcats tried to run. They still couldn’t keep up with Jay County.
SPORTS
FR seeks to keep building
The Fort Recovery High School swimmers have a lot to be excited about.
JAY COUNTY
Patriots pass test
Kegan Comer will have to wait a while to get the results of his Saturday-morning test. As for the exam he took later that evening, he passed with flying colors.
SPORTS
Take a minute to value friends
This time of year can be one of the toughest to write a column.
SPORTS
Hoops, football highlight weekend
This annual feature has gone through many different incarnations.
JAY COUNTY
Pats roll over Indians
GAS CITY — After 16 days away from game action, the Patriots returned Friday with a simple mission.
JAY COUNTY
Fresh faces ready to swim
The Patriots may be short on sectional experience, but coach Barry Weaver is hoping their strong numbers will help make up for it.
JAY COUNTY
Tough in the clutch
WINCHESTER — For the second straight night, the Patriots came through when the game was on the line.
SPORTS
Cardinal achievement
MUNCIE — The Cardinal coaching staff was looking for players to show them they wanted to be a part of the team.
SPORTS
JC grapplers top Rebels
A technical fall by the fourth-ranked, 152-pound wrestler in the state kept the Rebels in contention. Zach Metcalf and Eric Beougher quickly finished them off.
JAY COUNTY
No. 5 Cadets defeat JCHS
A run to close the third quarter got the Patriots back in the game. But they couldn’t sustain the momentum.
SOUTH ADAMS
SA grapplers face strong schedule
It’s hard to imagine the Starfires having a better season.
JAY COUNTY
JC fights off 'Dogs
FORT WAYNE — The Patriots struggled to pass the ball in the second game. But they didn’t allow those issues to ruin their night.
NEWS
A life in music
The story plays out time and time again on “American Idol” and “The Voice”. Singers audition for those TV shows and others like them, or move across the country, seeking their big break.
JAY COUNTY
No comeback for JC
After giving up a comeback in their season opener, the Patriots had a chance to mount one of their own in their first home game. They just couldn’t get the hits they needed to break through.
SPORTS
FRHS low in numbers
With only 13 athletes on both track teams combined, there won’t be much in the way of team success for the Indians this season. So they’ll be focused on individual events.
JAY COUNTY
Seventh on vault
MUNCIE — Katie Snyder was happy after her vault scored flashed. By the end of the day, however, she was heartbroken.
SPORTS
Sights set on state
The last year included a lot of tears for Katie Snyder. There was even fear that she would never compete again. She has already dispelled that theory, and will try to prove she is better than ever on Friday night.
JAY COUNTY
Turnover trouble
A week ago Chris Krieg said his team’s key would be its ability to take care of the basketball.
JAY COUNTY
Patriots dominate Mississinewa
GAS CITY — The Patriots have put the season opener well in their rearview mirror.
SCHOOLS
FR approves school plan
FORT RECOVERY — After voting down a plan to build a new high school last year, school district voters gave resounding approval Tuesday to the new plan to renovate the existing facility.
SPORTS
JC seeking more state berths
During the six years from 2000 through ’05, the Patriots were in a drought.
SPORTS
Fort finishes seventh
TIFFIN, Ohio — It’s hard to believe the first 200 yards of a 3.1-mile race can make much of an impact.
FORT RECOVERY
Celina trips Indians
FORT RECOVERY — The Indians started the evening by honoring their seniors prior to their final game at Fort Site Fieldhouse. But it was Celina that seemed right at home behind the 3-point line.
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