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Three generations of one family recently opened two adjoining stores in Portland.
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Slow start, rough third doom Patriots
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Lilly awarded
Clare Dirksen thought she was being beckoned to be part of a promotional video for dual-credit classes. She walked away with her college education fully funded.
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Christmas kazoo
A group of East Elementary School second-graders play a song from The Nutcracker on their kazoos Thursday at the dress rehearsal for the school's Christmas program. (The Commercial Review/Rose Skelly)
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Family style
Three generations of one family recently opened two adjoining stores in Portland.
FCC (Adams) set to expand
FCC (Adams) this week announced plans to expand its Berne plant, adding up to 51 new jobs by 2021.
Lilly awarded
Clare Dirksen thought she was being beckoned to be part of a promotional video for dual-credit classes. She walked away with her college education fully funded.
Portland man arrested for parole violation
A Portland man was arrested Thursday for violating his parole and for several drug-related charges.
Council OKs salary ordinance
The county's salary ordinance is in place.
Sports
Slow start, rough third doom Patriots
Tribe hangs on
ROCKFORD, Ohio — At halftime it looked as though the Indians were about to run away with their second victory of the season.
Fort Recovery bounces back with big win
FORT RECOVERY
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After back-to-back games against final-four teams, the Indians needed a break.
Jay thumps Heritage for first place
Heritage entered Thursday’s contest with Jay County riding high.
Back home again in Indiana
Aaron Williams fondly recalls his time as a Patriot.
Opinion
City recycling should be reinstated
To the editor: I have been reflecting upon the decision by the Portland City Council to officially end curbside recycling and the events that led up to that point.
Local need is still strong
To the editor: I want to let you know the needs are again great this year.
Committee expresses thankfulness
To the editor: What a wonderful day.
George H.W. Bush was a point of light
To the editor: On Dec. 5, the memorial service for George H.W. Bush was aired on practically every major TV station.
Life is not about accumulating stuff
Years ago, at a bar somewhere in West Texas, a California friend and I got into an argument.
Family
Library hosting holiday events
After a week of crafting, the library still has plenty of holiday-themed activities left to offer.
Senior bingo set for Friday
Let's play some bingo.
Luncheon set for Thursday
South Adams Senior Center will have its annual community Christmas luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday.
Memorial service set for Sunday
Families who have experienced the death of a child can remember their loved ones at a memorial service this month in Decatur.
Secret Families event is Saturday
Secret Families Christmas Charity of Jay County will hold its annual event Saturday.
Obituaries
Marilyn S. Loyd
Mary Welling
Mildred V. Albertson
Jimmy Landess
Harold Loy
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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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