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
Eagles out-hit Jay
The Patriots were able to overcome a two-error first inning. But they couldn’t slow down Delta’s bats enough to stick with the visiting Eagles in the final three.
SOUTH ADAMS
ACAC keeping Raiders
In the continuing game of conference musical chairs, the Raiders will keep their seat for at least one more year.
SPORTS
Jay splits with Jets
MONROE — In the tournament, runs are at a premium. Games are decided by inches. The Patriots got some good preparation with a pair of tight games Saturday.
SPORTS
FR falls in eight
FORT RECOVERY — A Jackson Hobbs single in the bottom of the sixth inning gave the freshman and his Indians the cushion they were hoping for against the two-time defending state champions.
SPORTS
Garrett to leave ACAC
GARRETT — While the Patriots are preparing to join the Allen County Athletic Conference, the Railroaders are leaving.
PORTLAND ROCKETS
Rocket bats explode
There was an Independence Day atmosphere in the air, with fireworks bursting beyond the left-field fence at Runkle-Miller Field. The Rockets provided plenty of explosiveness at the plate as well.
NEWS
Honoring Jim Bob
Jim Bob McEwen has traveled all over the country putting on shows with his oxen and border collies. Everywhere he goes, he promotes Jay County.
NEWS
Display has a personal connection
For about a quarter century, Brian Williamson has played a part in putting together the Museum of the Soldier’s Fourth of July display.
NEWS
A time to shine
Talent competition shows have been all over TV since Kelly Clarkson won the opening season of “American Idol” more than a decade ago. Now Jay County will be getting in on the act at the local level.
NEWS
Jay native takes budget job
Brian Bailey wasn’t interested in taking algebra as an eighth grader.
NEWS
JCSWD will help, if needed
If Portland needs financial assistance for its curbside recycling program, the Jay County Solid Waste District is willing to chip in. Its board members just want to wait until the time comes to make that decision.
SPORTS
Rockets refuse to lose
Doug Tinsley strolled confidently down the first-base line as Portland prepared to bat in the bottom of the seventh inning, trailing by one.
NEWS
State funds to increase
FORT RECOVERY — Fort Recovery Schools ran a deficit in fiscal year 2013 for the first time in nine years, but projected numbers released by the state Tuesday have administrators excited about the future.
SPORTS
No point in legal battle
What’s the point?That’s a question that could be asked about a lot of sports topics.
NEWS
SA to purchase mobile center
BERNE — A quick grant process has led to the purchase of a new mobile classroom.
JAY COUNTY
Good things come from loss
It generally takes a mistake-free effort in order to have a chance to beat a rival from Delaware County on the volleyball court.
JAY COUNTY
Eagles fend off Jay
MUNCIE — For more than 22 minutes, the Patriots played as well against Delta as they have at any time in the last 20 years.
SPORTS
Format will help Indians' chances
With high school football underway in Indiana, college football starting this weekend and the NFL season opener less than 10 days away, football is on the brain.
JAY COUNTY
No. 9 Jets defeat JCHS
Twice in their first week of matches the Patriots have played state-ranked foes.
AGRICULTURE
Event scheduled for Thursday
Raising hogs is a big part of the agricultural community in east-central Indiana, and it continues to grow.
NEWS
McCowan gets agrivision award
INDIANAPOLIS — Norm McCowan’s efforts in agriculture have earned him a state award.McCowan, rural Portland, received the Indiana Agrivision Award on Wednesday from Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann at the Indiana State Fair.
NEWS
FR approves ordinance
FORT RECOVERY — Fort Recovery took a step to ensure its water stays safe.
NEWS
Numbers sometimes lie
The raw numbers from a Ball State University wage study released last week paint a bleak picture for the county and state, but the lead author says he feels Jay County is doing a good job economically given its circumstances.
SCHOOLS
FRHS project remains on track
FORT RECOVERY — Progress on the Fort Recovery High School renovation project remains on track.
ENTERTAINMENT
Bryant visit is like a vacation
When Ernie Haase and Signature Sound come to rural Bryant, they will perform three shows in a span of two days Sept. 6 and 7. But they look at their visit to Jay County as more of a getaway than a tour date.
ENTERTAINMENT
Redheads preparing for 1st album
April and Brett Walker have never shied away from adventure.
NEWS
Jay, FR to meet in 2014
The Patriots and Indians have battled on the court, field, course, track and in the pool. In 2014, they will take the fight to the gridiron.
NEWS
Unemployment lowest since Oct.
Just two months after hitting its highest number of 2013, the unemployment rate has dipped to its lowest mark in nearly a year.
SPORTS
Kenney taking on MMA
When it comes to physically dominating opponents, Casey Kenney has always been among the elite.
SPORTS
Holiday weekend prime for sports
Thanksgiving Day has always been about reflecting on the things we are thankful for.
NEWS
Economy is a key issue
Although some other key issues have dominated the news in recent months, those representing Jay County in the Statehouse in Indianapolis pointed to the economy as their top priority for the legislative session that begins Jan. 6.
NEWS
Recycling increases approved
As its financial situation improves, Jay County Solid Waste District is rewarding those who handle its day-to-day work.
SPORTS
Sports a reason to be thankful
Thanksgiving Day offers us all the perfect time to think about the important things in our lives.
NEWS
Caucus picks Beumer
WINCHESTER — Greg Beumer is the new state representative serving District 33.
RAYS OF INSIGHT
Fall sports are a strong start
The fall sports season is behind us. Well, almost anyway.
NEWS
Board reviews safety,schedule
The leaders of Fort Recovery Schools talked Tuesday about making sure their students have ample time to learn and are safe while doing so.
NEWS
Board meets incoming CEO
Members of Jay County Development Corporation said goodbye to a leader of an area not-for-profit organization and met the man who will be stepping in to her position.
BUSINESS
All blow and no show?
A year ago, the construction of a wind farm in southern Jay and northern Randolph counties seemed like a foregone conclusion.
SPORTS
A lifetime spent on the links
Moving to a new town in the eighth grade can be a difficult proposition.
JAY COUNTY
Offense premium in Jay win
PARKER CITY — Jay County’s first three shots were blocked. The Golden Bears opened with two misses and a turnover.
SPORTS
Proposal would benefit Patriots
It’s tournament time.Or, at least, the postseason is what several readers were interested in this week.
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