July 23, 2014 at 2:10 p.m.
Former CR editor publishes book (12/06/2008)
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Dan Rottenberg, a former editor and sports editor of The Commercial Review, has had another book published, this one on the life of a mid-19th-century gunfighter.
"Death of a Gunfighter: The Quest for Jack Slade, the West's Most Elusive Legend" by former editor Rottenberg, now of Philadelphia, was published by Westholme Publishing in October.
The book recounts the life of Central Overland stagecoach superintendent Joseph Alfred Slade.
The book, said Rottenberg in an e-mail, is "the culmination of more than a half-century of research on my part."
Author of a number of non-fiction books, Rottenberg said he began work on the book on Jack Slade while living in Portland in the 1960s.
Newspaper cuts
Two urban Indiana newspapers owned by Gannett Co. slashed staffing earlier this week.
The Indianapolis Star Media Group cut 52 position and two weekly newspapers Wednesday.
The Indianapolis Star lost 20 employees from its newsroom in the layoffs. The company will also stop printing the East Side Herald and The Spotlight, both weekly, community-based papers.
The Muncie Star Press also eliminated another nine positions in its staff. The cuts were made by leaving open positions vacant and through severances.
Gannett, which publishes more than 80 newspapers around the nation, is continuing to reshape its workforce as the print journalism market continues to change in the Internet era and the current troubled economy.
Taking donations
The Portland Eye Center will be taking donations to deliver to the Community and Family Services Food Bank.
Dr. David Fullenkamp and the Portland Eye Center are located at 1111 N. Meridian St. and will be accepting non-perishable food items to donate to the food bank. Those giving donations will receive a gift from the Portland Eye Center.
For more information, call (260) 726-4210.
Competitor files Chapter 11
A competitor of Tyson Foods Inc. sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday.
Pilgrim Pride Corp., a major chicken producer, is seeking filing for bankruptcy after debts and unfavorable market conditions have sunk the company.
The downturn could mean additional business for Tyson, a major competitor in the industry.
Nominees named
Nominees for the Jay County Chamber of Commerce board of directors were recently named.
The directors will each serve a three-year term beginning Jan. 1. Votes are due back to the chamber by 5 p.m. on Dec. 15.
Nominated for the board were: Scott Bollenbacher, Bollenbacher and Associates LLC, representing Portland; Ginnette Tavzel, United Way of Jay County, representing Portland; Karen Whitacre, Miller's Merry Manor, representing Dunkirk; Randy Young, Young Construction, representing Redkey; Norman Vinson, Wampum Hardware Company, representing Pennville; Mike Engels, Edward Jones, member-at-large from Portland; and Mike Shannon, MJS Mortuaries, member-at-large from Redkey.
Record fine
The European Union slapped a major fine to glass-producer Saint-Gobain for allegedly fixing the price of glass used in car windows.
The company was fined 896 million Euros, about $1.14 billion, for its involvement in cartel activities with two other groups. The total was the highest fine ever assessed to a single company.
Saint-Gobain plans to appeal to the decision to EU courts.
Projection reduced
Vectren Energy Delivery of Indiana - North lowered its monthly Budget Bill amounts due to declining natural gas costs.
Vectren's gas bills for those on the program will see a slight decrease due to lower-than-expected natural gas prices.
The program, which breaks down payments based on a home or businesses estimated usage and price projections, serves about 120,000 customers.
More closings
Recreational vehicle producers Fleetwood Enterprises Inc. announced the closure of its Pembroke, N.C., production facility.
The California-based company announced the plant would be shutting down, eliminating about another 100 jobs. In recent months, Fleetwood shut down an Ohio-based plant, switching more focus to its factories in Decatur.
Algae conversion
Wright State University-Lake Campus and the City of Celina are applying for a $3 million grant that could allow the two groups to attempt to convert algae in Grand Lake to oils.
The grant, which will be sent in to the state by Jan. 9, could help fund an effort to install equipment to turn blue-green algae into bio-products. The equipment could be a future expansion to Celina's water treatment plant.
The grant would require 100 percent matching funds. The University and City would have to raise funds to meet the grant match.
Hartford Metal closes
Hartford Metal Products, after recently being sold, is expected to close in early 2009.
The facility primarily produces automotive components and will continue operations until it finishes its current contracts. The shutdown will cost the area 39 jobs.
Director elections
Jay County REMC is accepting petitions for new district directors.
Four seats are opening, including districts 3, 5, 6 and 7. Those interested should pick up a petition at Jay County REMC and return it by Jan. 12. A petitioner will need to collect signatures of support from 15 Jay County REMC members to be eligible for candidacy. For more information, call (800) 835-7263 or (260) 726-7121.
Changing positions
Geneva clerk-treasurer Doug Milligan is preparing to switch jobs at the turn of the year. Milligan, who has served in the office since 2002, will take over the role of town manager as Bill Warren moves into the clerk-treasurer role.
The Geneva Town Council presented Milligan with a plaque for his dedication to improving the town of Geneva during his term.[[In-content Ad]]
"Death of a Gunfighter: The Quest for Jack Slade, the West's Most Elusive Legend" by former editor Rottenberg, now of Philadelphia, was published by Westholme Publishing in October.
The book recounts the life of Central Overland stagecoach superintendent Joseph Alfred Slade.
The book, said Rottenberg in an e-mail, is "the culmination of more than a half-century of research on my part."
Author of a number of non-fiction books, Rottenberg said he began work on the book on Jack Slade while living in Portland in the 1960s.
Newspaper cuts
Two urban Indiana newspapers owned by Gannett Co. slashed staffing earlier this week.
The Indianapolis Star Media Group cut 52 position and two weekly newspapers Wednesday.
The Indianapolis Star lost 20 employees from its newsroom in the layoffs. The company will also stop printing the East Side Herald and The Spotlight, both weekly, community-based papers.
The Muncie Star Press also eliminated another nine positions in its staff. The cuts were made by leaving open positions vacant and through severances.
Gannett, which publishes more than 80 newspapers around the nation, is continuing to reshape its workforce as the print journalism market continues to change in the Internet era and the current troubled economy.
Taking donations
The Portland Eye Center will be taking donations to deliver to the Community and Family Services Food Bank.
Dr. David Fullenkamp and the Portland Eye Center are located at 1111 N. Meridian St. and will be accepting non-perishable food items to donate to the food bank. Those giving donations will receive a gift from the Portland Eye Center.
For more information, call (260) 726-4210.
Competitor files Chapter 11
A competitor of Tyson Foods Inc. sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday.
Pilgrim Pride Corp., a major chicken producer, is seeking filing for bankruptcy after debts and unfavorable market conditions have sunk the company.
The downturn could mean additional business for Tyson, a major competitor in the industry.
Nominees named
Nominees for the Jay County Chamber of Commerce board of directors were recently named.
The directors will each serve a three-year term beginning Jan. 1. Votes are due back to the chamber by 5 p.m. on Dec. 15.
Nominated for the board were: Scott Bollenbacher, Bollenbacher and Associates LLC, representing Portland; Ginnette Tavzel, United Way of Jay County, representing Portland; Karen Whitacre, Miller's Merry Manor, representing Dunkirk; Randy Young, Young Construction, representing Redkey; Norman Vinson, Wampum Hardware Company, representing Pennville; Mike Engels, Edward Jones, member-at-large from Portland; and Mike Shannon, MJS Mortuaries, member-at-large from Redkey.
Record fine
The European Union slapped a major fine to glass-producer Saint-Gobain for allegedly fixing the price of glass used in car windows.
The company was fined 896 million Euros, about $1.14 billion, for its involvement in cartel activities with two other groups. The total was the highest fine ever assessed to a single company.
Saint-Gobain plans to appeal to the decision to EU courts.
Projection reduced
Vectren Energy Delivery of Indiana - North lowered its monthly Budget Bill amounts due to declining natural gas costs.
Vectren's gas bills for those on the program will see a slight decrease due to lower-than-expected natural gas prices.
The program, which breaks down payments based on a home or businesses estimated usage and price projections, serves about 120,000 customers.
More closings
Recreational vehicle producers Fleetwood Enterprises Inc. announced the closure of its Pembroke, N.C., production facility.
The California-based company announced the plant would be shutting down, eliminating about another 100 jobs. In recent months, Fleetwood shut down an Ohio-based plant, switching more focus to its factories in Decatur.
Algae conversion
Wright State University-Lake Campus and the City of Celina are applying for a $3 million grant that could allow the two groups to attempt to convert algae in Grand Lake to oils.
The grant, which will be sent in to the state by Jan. 9, could help fund an effort to install equipment to turn blue-green algae into bio-products. The equipment could be a future expansion to Celina's water treatment plant.
The grant would require 100 percent matching funds. The University and City would have to raise funds to meet the grant match.
Hartford Metal closes
Hartford Metal Products, after recently being sold, is expected to close in early 2009.
The facility primarily produces automotive components and will continue operations until it finishes its current contracts. The shutdown will cost the area 39 jobs.
Director elections
Jay County REMC is accepting petitions for new district directors.
Four seats are opening, including districts 3, 5, 6 and 7. Those interested should pick up a petition at Jay County REMC and return it by Jan. 12. A petitioner will need to collect signatures of support from 15 Jay County REMC members to be eligible for candidacy. For more information, call (800) 835-7263 or (260) 726-7121.
Changing positions
Geneva clerk-treasurer Doug Milligan is preparing to switch jobs at the turn of the year. Milligan, who has served in the office since 2002, will take over the role of town manager as Bill Warren moves into the clerk-treasurer role.
The Geneva Town Council presented Milligan with a plaque for his dedication to improving the town of Geneva during his term.[[In-content Ad]]
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