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
NCC not discouraged by delay
The North Central Conference responded Tuesday to Jay School Corporation’s decision to postpone its discussion about its invitation to join the league.
SPORTS
Keen 25th in 200 free
INDIANAPOLIS — James Keen set a lofty goal of reaching the top 16. He didn’t get there, but he made a major jump in the effort.
JAY COUNTY
Keen, Jay relay earn state berths
James Keen was a sectional runner-up in two events last season. On Saturday, he made sure everyone else was chasing him.
JAY COUNTY
Hemmelgarn, Garringer medal
INDIANAPOLIS — Kyle Garringer walked away as a state medalist, fulfilling a dream he had worked for his entire career. Eric Hemmelgarn picked up a medal for the second straight season and had an experience that only added to his fire to bring home a state championship next season.
SPORTS
Highly motivated
For a four-game stretch, the Patriots weren’t playing at the level to which they’re accustomed. That lull is over.
RAYS OF INSIGHT
Jay Co. should accept invite
When the Jay School Board meets Monday, it should vote to approve Jay County High School’s entry to the North Central Conference.
SPORTS
Break time?
Brock McFarland, Kegan Comer, Scott Schwieterman, Tyler Back and Darren Bogenschutz have a chance to make their Senior Night one of the most special in school history.
SPORTS
Helping at state
INDIANAPOLIS — Sophie Bader, Caitlin Mark and Katy Smeltzer helped Jay County to a five-record evening Friday night. Although they weren’t swimming Saturday, their work was not done.
NEWS
Two join NCC; Jay next?
The North Central Conference is now at 11 teams. The Patriots could make it a dozen.
JAY COUNTY
A record night
Fans packed the Jay County High School gym hoping to see history. Brock McFarland didn’t make them wait long.
SPORTS
They meet again
FORT RECOVERY — The Indians and Flyers will take their fight from Fort Site to The Palace.
SPORTS
Jay hires Millspaugh
Tim Millspaugh has spent 10 years walking the Patriot sidelines as an assistant. Now he’s the man in charge.
SPORTS
Jay earns first win
The beginning of the season was tough on the Patriots as they endured three straight losses. A strong day of doubles play helped them break through.
FORT RECOVERY
Fort selects next AD
FORT RECOVERY — The Indians have selected a Coldwater graduate to lead their athletics program.
JAY COUNTY
Roughriders blank Jay
Zach Pryor drew a one-out walk in the third inning. Double play. Kyle Selvey walked to lead off the fourth. Double play. Chandler Jacks connected for a pinch-hit single to start the sixth. Double play.
SPORTS
Coach hired at W-D
GASTON — After three seasons as an assistant for the Patriots, John McGlothin will lead a program again.
FORT RECOVERY
Patriots defeat Fort
FORT RECOVERY — With back-to-back five-inning wins, the Patriots have found their groove. The Indians are still trying to come together as a team with their tournament just 10 days away.
JAY COUNTY
Proposal fails; Ford elected
INDIANAPOLIS — The length of junior varsity basketball games in Indiana will remain the same after a proposal by Jay County High School principal Phil Ford was voted down.
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.
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