Traveling tree
A truck hauls a large Fat Albert Blue Spruce tree north on Meridian Street (U.S. 27) through downtown Portland about noon Sunday. The 44- foot-tall tree, which had to be removed from a Portland property, and another slightly smaller one were transported to Jay County Fairgrounds where they will become …
Cincinnatus League says thanks
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 - Letter to the Editor
Tribe bowling teams open up with losses
The Fort Recovery High School bowling teams fell to the Memorial Roughriders at Plaza Lanes on Saturday. The girls came up one pin short as Memorial claimed a 2,311-2,310 victory and the Indians fell 2,717-2,369 on the boys side.
Second-half smackdown
The Jay County High School girls basketball team went on a 20-9 run in the third quarter to secure its first victory over the Hamilton Heights Huskies 57-38 Saturday.
For the Dawgs
Big Sean’s Dawgs opened in mid August at 124 N. Commerce St., Portland, the former home of Yergy’s BBQ.
Gail Compton
July 24, 1941-Nov. 14, 2024
Respectful students
East Elementary Students were recently awarded for demonstrating respect.
FR students make honor roll
Fort Recovery High School released its first quarter honor roll.
Beating the Bearcats
Taking advantage of nearly an extra 30 seconds in the 115-pound match, Ruble secured her seventh career pin in the first round to help the Jay County High School girls wrestling team take down the Muncie Central Bearcats 54-15 on Thursday.
Community Calendar - Friday, Nov. 15, 2024
Community Calendar - Friday, Nov. 15, 2024
Capsule Reports - Friday, Nov. 15, 2024
Damage is estimated between $2,500 and $5,000 after a Bluffton man crashed into the back of the semi a Poneto man was driving at the intersection of Indiana 1 and Indiana 18 about 9 a.m. Wednesday.
In review - Friday, Nov. 15, 2024
Jay County Solid Waste Management District will have recycling trailers available Saturday. Trailers will be open from 9 a.m. to noon in the shopping center at 220 Lincoln St., Portland, and Dunkirk City Park.
2024-25 Fort Recovery bowling preview
Boys, girls teams open season Saturday
Donald Wood
Donald E. Wood, 85, formerly of Fort Recovery, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, at Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion, Indiana.
Noon grazing
A group of cows was in the pasture about noon Thursday along county road 100 North just west of county road 200 East. Skies were overcast with temperatures in the mid 50s and intermittent drizzle. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)
Decisions needed on ARPA $
American Rescue Plan Act dollars need to be allocated by the end of the year. With December only a few weeks away, options are limited.
Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 - In review
Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 - In review
Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 - Community Calendar
Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 - Community Calendar
‘Alice,’ with a twist
Jay County Junior-Senior High School’s production of “Alice in Wonderland: Down the Rabbit Hole,” an adaptation of the 1865 Lewis Carroll novel, opens on Friday night.
