Thursday, April 17, 2025 - Capsule reports
Thursday, April 17, 2025 - Capsule reports
Thursday, April 17, 2025 - Community Calendar
Thursday, April 17, 2025 - Community Calendar
Thursday, April 17, 2025 - In review
Thursday, April 17, 2025 - In review
Thursday, April 17, 2025 - Felony arrests
Thursday, April 17, 2025 - Felony arrests
Paving planned
The City of Portland announced in a press release Wednesday that paving for sections of 15 streets will start Monday and continue through May 2, weather permitting.
Easter services slated for this weekend
Easter weekend is nearly here. One local church recently announced its services for the holiday.
Momentum flipped
After holding the New Castle Trojans scoreless in the top of the fifth inning, Jay County High School’s baseball team broke through to score a pair of runs en route to a 3-1 win on Tuesday.
FRHS track teams take 2nd at home
The Fort Recovery High School track teams both split a home meet against Versailles and Memorial on Tuesday.
Jay County Golf secures first win under Houck
The Jay County High School boys golf team claimed a 176-199 win over Richmond in its first dual match under coach Jay Houck on Tuesday.
Capsule Report - Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Capsule Report - Wednesday, April 16, 2025
In review - Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Cincinnatus League is accepting nominations for its Jay County Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Nominees must be 65 or older, live in or have ties to Jay County and have devoted time and effort to the community beyond employment. Send nominations to P.O. Box 513, Portland, or karenannbailey9@yahoo.com.
Community Calendar - Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Community Calendar - Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Connie Chowning
May 14, 1947-April 15, 2025
School survey opens next week
Fort Recovery School Board heard Monday from superintendent Tony Stahl about a survey to be posted online April 21.
Fourth leads Fort to victory
A 6-run fourth inning powered Fort Recovery High School’s baseball team to triumph over the Shawnee Indians 8-5 on Monday.
Brown breaks through
Chloe Brown logged her first hit and RBI to help the Jay County High School softball team to a 15-1 victory over St. Henry on Monday.
Hot meal
Chris Baker of Cincinnati Circus eats fire Saturday during a duo performance along with Lauren Ashley to close the 2025 Eric R. Rogers Performance Series at Arts Place. Baker and Ashley shared a variety of talents with the audience, including juggling, hula hooping and aerial tricks. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)
Another round of projects approved
Jay County Commissioners agreed to move forward Monday with a second round of projects involved in the owner-occupied rehabilitation program. Jay County community coordinator Darlesia Lee also announced some construction projects from the first round are beginning this week.
