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Grant awarded to Arts Place
Arts Place was announced Tuesday as the inaugural recipient of the Ball State University Community Engagement for the Arts Grant.
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Concrete work
A worker with TJ’s Concrete and Excavation drills into the concrete in front of Medler’s Furniture in Portland this morning. (The Commercial Review/Bailey Cline)
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Committee adjusts its recommendations
Proposed raises for sheriff’s office range from 12% to 27%
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City looks headed for 3.5% increases
Gillespie apologizes for mistake in Aug. 1 vote
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Mercers, Frantz lead dairy show
Like in previous years, the Mercers dominated the ring.
Grant awarded to Arts Place
Arts Place was announced Tuesday as the inaugural recipient of the Ball State University Community Engagement for the Arts Grant.
Committee adjusts its recommendations
Proposed raises for sheriff’s office range from 12% to 27%
City looks headed for 3.5% increases
Gillespie apologizes for mistake in Aug. 1 vote
City raises of 3.5% likely
It looks as if Portland city employees will be getting a 3.5% raise plus the addition of longevity pay in 2023.
Sports
FRHS?third in county
CELINA, Ohio — Through two events, Eli Lennartz has been the team leader.
Lennartz leads FRHS in opener
The Indians hope to be competitive throughout their schedule. If they can play with the consistency they did in their opener, that should be an achievable goal.
Thwaits on scoreless streak
FORT WAYNE — A former Indian has found his groove with the TinCaps.
Smith paces JC at invite
GENEVA — First-year coach Marvin Buckner acknowledged the competition for his team’s No. 1 spot was close. On the first day, Maddy Snow led the team.
Snow 14th in Jay opener
Patriots started season at Cross Creek
Opinion
Duet sparked idea for slideshow
By the time you read this, I should have made my debut at Miller’s Merry Manor. Technically, it’s not actually my debut.
4th of July committee says thanks
To the editor: The Jay County 4th of July Committee would like to thank the Jay County community for making the 2022 4th of July Celebration another successful event.
Column elicited many responses
You never know what’s going to prompt a response from readers.
Old road has been lost to history
The rows of corn kept marching in neat lines, east to west, north to south. There wasn’t any hint of northwest or southeast to be seen. Any trace of what I was looking for had long ago been erased by passing time.
Portland resident asks questions
To the editor: During the July 5 Portland City Council meeting, council person Kent McClung was allowed to participate and vote via “Facetime.”
Family
Boats led to learning experience
A few days ago my daughter, Beth, sent me a video. The caption said, “So the neighbor kids showed up with this ‘boat.’” The word boat was in quotes. The so-called boat consisted of four blue, plastic, 55-gallon drums and some boards. It was held together with ropes. I have no idea where they got the drums, boards or rope.
Laux family celebrates 50 years
Laura and Steve Laux of Portland are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today.
Breastfeeding has benefits
World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated in 120 countries during the week of Aug. 1 through Aug. 7 each year.
Muncie festival begins Saturday
MUNCIE — A free festival is taking over the streets downtown this weekend.
Free concert made for lovely evening
We attended a free concert this past weekend. It didn’t matter that we had never heard of the performers. The important part was that it was free. It was also relatively close.
Obituaries
Jack Noe
March 20, 1961-Aug. 5, 2022
Ruth Prouty
Jan. 4, 1931-Aug. 3, 2022
Robert D. Cooper
March 3, 1995-Aug. 2, 2022
Eva Wyrick
Aug. 18, 1927-July 30, 2022
Jack Grady
May 23, 1949-July 30, 2022
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Caldwell performs
Taryn Caldwell of Dunkirk performs the national anthem at a Fort Wayne TinCaps game.
Caldwell performs
Taryn Caldwell of Dunkirk performs the national anthem at a Fort Wayne TinCaps game.
Caldwell performs
Taryn Caldwell of Dunkirk performs the national anthem at a Fort Wayne TinCaps game.
Whitacre Memorial Ride 06/19/2017
Whitacre Memorial Ride 06/19/2017
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