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Facility outbreak
Three residents have died from COVID-19 as the result of an outbreak at a Portland rehabilitation center.
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DAV out as event sponsor
An event this weekend will be held as scheduled. But it is no longer affiliated with the local chapter of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV).
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Bricks are back
A crew from Nature’s Green in Fort Recovery began the process Tuesday of returning bricks to the alley west of Meridian Street on the north side of Community Resource Center. Bricks removed from the alley to allow for gas and sewer line work to be completed are being reused as much as possible, with new bricks filling in the remaining space. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)
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Blood drive set for Tuesday
Another opportunity to donate blood is scheduled for next week.
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Facility outbreak

Three residents have died from COVID-19 as the result of an outbreak at a Portland rehabilitation center.
DAV out as event sponsor

An event this weekend will be held as scheduled. But it is no longer affiliated with the local chapter of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV).
Council OKs its 2020 budget

Portland’s 2021 budget is set.
Mission, motto updated

Fort Recovery board modifies statements with ‘Indian Way’ values.
School board gives approval

Budget is $39 million, teachers get 4% raise.

Sports

Delta ends season for Jay County volleyball

MUNCIE — The Patriots lost to the Eagles back in August.
Two advance to semi-state

Keihn, Fugiett both qualify for second time.
Tribe girls 2nd in MAC

COLDWATER, Ohio — The Indians were runners-up once again.
FR rolls over Panthers

FORT RECOVERY — Gavin Thobe usually runs routes and catches footballs while on offense for the Indians.
FR to host Fairbanks

The Fort Recovery High School football team (2-4) will open tournament play tonight as it hosts the Fairbanks Panthers (4-2).

Opinion

Reading tastes have been eclectic

“So what have you been reading lately?” someone asked. As usual, the answer is: A little bit of everything.
DAV responds to Dem criticism

To the editor: In response to Jay County Democrats’ opposition of the planned:
Arrest has shaken former student

Sometimes, people surprise you.
Rainwater best choice for Indiana

To the editor: “Life, liberty, property and the pursuit of happiness as defined by you.”
Host hodgepodge had an appeal

“That guy’s beard,” I said to my wife as we were watching a baseball game, “makes him look like Happy the Hobo.” She looked up from her knitting for half a second and said, “You’re right.”

Family

Blood drive set for Tuesday

Another opportunity to donate blood is scheduled for next week.
Kitchen has become quiet again

Chippie the chipmunk has left the building.
Sign-up for 4-H is now available

It’s time to sign up for 4-H.
Band coming to Bryant Wesleyan

This weekend’s church activities in Bryant will come with a bluegrass twist.
Wild nature tour scheduled for Saturday

The sights and sounds of the Limberlost will be the focus of a guided tour this weekend.

Obituaries

David Younger

March 15, 1949-Oct. 15, 2020
David Hedges

Jan. 30, 1959-Oct. 11, 2020
William Riley Back

March 17, 1938-Oct. 17, 2020
Jerry Landess

Feb. 24, 1930-Oct. 13, 2020.
Raymond Bishop

Sept. 3, 1936-Oct. 13, 2020

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
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