Struggles in the second
The Fort Recovery High School girls basketball team suffered a 53-36 loss to St. Henry in the Ohio 119 Classic on Monday after a poor second quarter that had the Indians outscored 20-4.
Rough roller coaster
St. Henry ended on top of the roller coaster as the Fort Recovery High School boys basketball team came up short 63-53 in the Ohio 119 Classic on Monday.
Local blood drive draws 45 donors
Forty-five donors gave blood on Christmas Eve during the blood drive at Jay Community Center.
Margo Havens
Margo Havens
Rodney Puterbaugh
Dec. 27, 1934-Dec. 28, 2024
2024 - The year in photos
It’s a tradition for The Commercial Review to share a recap of its top 10 local stories in the final newspaper published each year. On occasion, we’ve also reviewed our top 10 photos. This feature is designed not to highlight the most important, impactful or influential events of 2024, but …
Capsule Reports - Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024
Capsule Reports - Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024
In review - Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024
Jay County Public Library will host “Remember When” Trivia for participants 55 and older at 10 a.m. Thursday. Registration is required by visiting the library at 315 N. Ship St., Portland, or by calling (260) 726-7890.
Community Calendar - Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024
Community Calendar - Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024
Robert Van Skyock
July 5, 1937-Dec. 28, 2024
It’s an absolutely wonderful life
I’m sitting here in an old 1866-built humble Hoosier heartland homestead farmhouse on Christmas Day evening, reflecting.
Take time to remember, wonder
Right now, there is no plan. That’s not unusual at this point. As I write this, New Year’s Eve is nearly a week away, we’re still digesting Christmas, the last of the houseguests haven’t yet caught their flight home, and — let’s face it — the notion of staying up …
Tribe girls fall in fourth quarter to Flyers
The Fort Recovery High School girls basketball team fell to the Marion Local Flyers 47-37 in the Ohio 119 Classic on Saturday.
Top 10
There are ties that bind small communities together. It can be argued, though, that small communities are centered around their schools. They are not only the places entrusted with educating our youth, but they serve as hubs for activities in athletics, the arts and a wide variety of other areas. …
Patriots fall short
Jay County High School’s boys basketball team got within two points of the Class 2A No. 1 Wapahani Raiders with a minute left in Saturday’s game but ultimately fell 50-46.
Felony arrests - Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024
Felony arrests - Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024
In review - Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024
Applications are open for grants and scholarships through The Portland Foundation. Organizations and individuals can apply for foundation grants, Pennville Endowment grants, teacher creativity mini grants and scholarships. Applications are available at portlandfoundation.org.
Community Calendar - Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024
Community Calendar - Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024
Happy holidays
JCHS gets second holiday break championship at Battle in the Bear Den
