Community Calendar - Friday, Jan. 31, 2025

Community Calendar - Friday, Jan. 31, 2025

In review - Friday, Jan. 31, 2025

Jay County Solid Waste Management District will have recycling trailers available from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday in the shopping center at 220 Lincoln St., Portland, the parking lot east of Redkey Post Office and the parking lot south of Salamonia Fire Station.

Schoenlein shoots

Fort Recovery High School sophomore Madie Schoenlein fires up a 3-pointer during Monday’s 64-17 victory over South Adams. Schoenlein finished with an assist and a rebound in the win. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko)

Patriots end regular season on a sour note

Jay County High School’s girls basketball team suffered an 89-34 loss at the hands of the Class 3A No. 9 Norwell Knights to close the regular season on Tuesday.

Here’s to Ueck! Cheers to so many years of Brewer memories

Most people hope when they die, friends, family and other loved ones will leave flowers at their graves or memorials. We do things a little differently back home.

Consider filling a shoebox this year

To the editor: The overwhelming generosity of the people of Portland​ helped provide joy to children in need through Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts this season.

JCHS performing winter concert Feb. 9

Seriously catchy tunes will be filling the high school next weekend.

Jonathan Smith

Nov. 3, 1957-Jan. 13, 2025

Dale Lochtefeld

Nov. 18, 1962-Jan. 9, 2025

Unemployment 4%

Jay rate dropped, but was still ranked 36th highest

Thursday, Dec. 30, 2025 - Community Calendar

Thursday, Dec. 30, 2025 - Community Calendar

Thursday, Dec. 30, 2025 - In review

“Splashin’ with a Passion: Peggy’s Plunge” is scheduled for noon Saturday, Feb. 8, behind Moser Engineering, 102 E. Performance Drive, Portland. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. The event is a fundraiser for United Way of Jay County. Participants who raise at least $100 will receive a t-shirt.

Girls sweep, boys split in final home dual meet

Jay County High School’s girls swim team swept the Blackford Bruins and the Burris Owls, while the boys team split the double dual in the final week of the regular season Tuesday.

FRHS releases first semester honor roll

Fort Recovery High School announced its first semester honor roll.

Redkey council OKs Fisher abatement

Redkey Town Council approved new tax abatements Tuesday for the local business.

Elementary anthem

The Jay County elementary school choir performed The Star-Spangled Banner on Tuesday night before the Jay County High School girls basketball game against Heritage. It was part of a variety of activities for the evening, including free popcorn for fans, honoring the elementary and middle school girls basketball teams and …

Drones sighted in Jay

Jay County emergency management and law enforcement officials met Wednesday morning with representatives from the FBI, Federal Aviation Administration, Indiana Department of Homeland Security and the military to discuss the drone activity in the area.

Felony court news - Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

Felony court news - Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

Felony arrests - Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

Felony arrests - Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

Great teachers impart life lessons

It’s amazing what you can learn about life in seventh grade shop class, particularly if you have a great teacher.