Capsule Reports - Friday, Aug. 8, 2025
Capsule Reports - Friday, Aug. 8, 2025
In review - Friday, Aug. 8, 2025
Jay County Solid Waste Management District will have recycling trailers available from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday in the parking lot at 220 Lincoln St., Portland, and Dunkirk City Park.
Last summer concert set for Aug. 14
You better believe it. Brother Believe Me will perform Aug. 14 at Hudson Family Park.
Community Calendar - Friday, Aug. 8, 2025
Community Calendar - Friday, Aug. 8, 2025
Virginia Kelley
Feb. 25, 1938-Aug. 8, 2025
Linda Cline
July 18, 1944-Aug. 6, 2025
Sandra Byrd
May 14, 1944-Aug. 1, 2025
Back to school
Jay School Corporation students returned to their classrooms Thursday for the first day of the 2025-26 school year. Pictured above, Bloomfield Elementary School principal Ben Dues takes a selfie with students arriving Thursday morning. (The Commercial Review/Bailey Cline)
Jay Co. native died in Blackford collision
A Jay County native died Tuesday in a motorcycle accident in Blackford County.
Into the basket
Isaac Kunkler sinks a short range toss on the 2nd hole during the Portland Disc Golf Club’s outing at the Hudson Family Park Disc Golf Course on Monday. The club plays the course on Monday evenings throughout the summer. Kunkler tied for fourth with a four-under-par. (The Commercial Review/Ethan Oskroba)
Indians shoot well, place sixth
The Fort Recovery High School girls golf team posted a 417 to finish sixth at the Gary Broering Invite at Mercer County Elks on Wednesday.
Season awards
The Jay County Summer Swim team handed out postseason awards following an undefeated regular season. Lincoln Clamme (far left) won the Jacqui Baxter Sportsmanship and Team Leadership Award. Next in line is Grace Sieg, who won the Rookie of the Year Award. Jay County named both Tucker Loucks and Josh …
Mandy’s donation
Mandy’s Blessings recently donated $3,500 to Jay County Cancer Society. Pictured from left are Tina Cavenaugh, Charlene Theurer and Pam Robbins. (Photo provided)
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - Capsule reports
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - Capsule reports
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - Felony courts
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - Felony courts
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - Felony arrests
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - Felony arrests
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - In review
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - In review
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - Community Calendar
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - Community Calendar
