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Prom is on
Buy the dresses and rent the tuxedos. Make the appointments to get your hair done. Get ready to dance.
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Rammel record
CELINA, Ohio — Whitley Rammel was a district champion as a freshman.
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Young trial moved to July
The trial for a Portland woman who faces charges related to her son’s death has been moved.
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JCH hosted open house
Twenty-five years ago this week, Jay County Hospital was getting ready to show off its new look.
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Prom is on
Buy the dresses and rent the tuxedos. Make the appointments to get your hair done. Get ready to dance.
Young trial moved to July
The trial for a Portland woman who faces charges related to her son’s death has been moved.
Tyson provided on-site vaccines
Portland’s Tyson employees had a convenient opportunity to receive the coronavirus vaccine this week.
JCH hosted open house
Twenty-five years ago this week, Jay County Hospital was getting ready to show off its new look.
Increasing space
Expansion project will more than double the size of Penn Township Library
Sports
Rammel record
CELINA, Ohio — Whitley Rammel was a district champion as a freshman.
Tribe tops FLHS
FORT LORAMIE, Ohio — The Indians lost their one-run advantage in the second inning.
Patriots girls get another victory
DECATUR — Another meet, another win for the Patriot girls. Jay County High School’s girls track team finished first in a three-team meet at Bellmont on Thursday.
Starting hot
It didn't take long for the Patriots to make up for lost time.
LeFevre 3rd for Fordham
Robby LeFevre found himself back near the top of the standings.
Opinion
Think about different format for $
It might be time for a little give and take.
It's our obligation to pursue truth
To the editor: Growing up, I was taught the importance of telling the truth, even if it hurt.
It all started 53 years ago today
Today’s the day.
It's time parties sit down together
To the editor: There have been multiple letters to the editor as well as public discussions concerning the proposed rezoning of land for use as a quarry by U.S Aggregates.
Closure of local industry just hurts
This hurts.
Family
Flynns married 50 years
Stephen and Carlotta Flynn of Redkey are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today.
Program kicks off Sunday
Strengthening Families will be offered for the first time in Dunkirk beginning from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at West Jay Community Center.
Blood drives scheduled for April
There will be multiple opportunities to give blood this month.
JCHS band concert set for April 18
The band is getting ready for its final concert of the year.
New program starts Sunday
A new program will be available to local families in Dunkirk.
Obituaries
Rick Breisch
Feb. 3, 1948-April 8, 2021
Rick Gettinger
April 12, 1944-April 7, 2021
Linda Runyon
Dec. 11, 1943-April 5, 2021
Naomi Taylor
Sept. 8, 1934-April 8, 2021
Ruth Hudson
June 16, 1969-April 7, 2021
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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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