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In Prater's memory
Juli Rains gets a hug from Indiana Run for the Fallen coordinator Donald Gillespie of Portland after she accepted an Honor and Sacrifice Flag in honor of her father, Paul Prater, a former Jay County Sheriff’s Office deputy who died in the line of duty in 1983. She was 10 months old at the time of his death. Pictured background left are her husband Cameron and daughter Kendall, 6, and foreground right is Don Finnegan, Indiana Honor and Remember chapter director. Her sons Caden, 12, and Jace, 10, also joined her at the ceremony. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)
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FR record falls at MAC meet
FORT RECOVERY — The Indians saved their best performances for their conference rivals.
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Jay has jobs glut
Help wanted signs have been appearing in windows all over Jay County.
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Patriot softball shares ACAC
The Patriots got the help they needed. They’ve made history.
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Jay has jobs glut

Help wanted signs have been appearing in windows all over Jay County.
JCHS honored senior class

Twenty-five years ago this week, Jay County High School was honoring its seniors.
Addington earns award

A Jay County resident was one of 10 nurses honored this week at a Richmond hospital.
Final stages

Arts Place renovation and expansion work is expected to be completed by the end of June
Portland officer benched after incident

Suspension follows allegation of discussing sexual conduct with ‘minor'

Sports

FR record falls at MAC meet

FORT RECOVERY — The Indians saved their best performances for their conference rivals.
Patriot softball shares ACAC

The Patriots got the help they needed. They’ve made history.
History for Jay in limbo

The host Patriots did their part. Whether or not they’ve made history will be determined tonight.
Jay falls to Heritage

The host Patriots were ahead in the second inning.
Fourth frame fateful for Fort

VAN WERT, Ohio — Ryan Thien couldn’t have scripted it any better.

Opinion

Support our performers, athletes

The year 2020 was difficult.
JCDC is key for economic growth

To the editor: The International Economic Development Council has declared May 9 through 16 as “Economic Development Week.”
Optimist clubs offer their thanks

To the editor: The Jay County Optimist Clubs would like to thank the residents of Jay County for taking the opportunity to encourage the show of respect for all the law enforcement officers of Jay County.
Jetson is in need of a new hobby

It seemed like a good idea at the time. But even the best ideas play themselves out.
Legislature ignores its lack of knowledge

To the editor: “A wise man understands the limits of his knowledge and seeks to overcome his ignorance. A foolish man will wallow in the pigsty of his stupidity.”

Family

Fifty-seven donated at drive

Fifty-seven donors gave blood last month during a drive at Jay Community Center.
Cornerstone is hosting classes

A series of summer classes will be available this year in Muncie.
Financial workshop scheduled for June

Jay County residents will have an opportunity to learn more about how to handle their money.
Day was good despite rain

It is pouring down rain as I write this. We are anxiously watching the puddles in the backyard, trying to decide if we should get the ark out of storage or not.
Grant application process is now open

The Portland Foundation is now accepting applications for its summer grant round.

Obituaries

Catherine Gelhaus
Jerry Bell
Randall Brotherton
Anthony McCowan

June 25, 1963-May 7, 2021
Brett Joy

June 20, 1971-May 9, 2021

Video

Caldwell performs

Taryn Caldwell of Dunkirk performs the national anthem at a Fort Wayne TinCaps game.

Whitacre Memorial Ride 06/19/2017

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The Commercial Review, Jay County's Daily Newspaper
P.O. Box 1049 Portland, IN 47371

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