4th of July committee says thanks

To the editor:

The Jay County 4th of July Committee would like to thank the Jay County community for another great 4th of July Celebration.

The generosity of the local businesses, organizations and individuals that contributed financially to the 2025 July 4th celebration is truly appreciated. A huge thank you goes out to those that volunteered their time and services to make this annual event possible.

Thanks again to the following:

Accelerated Curing, FCC, First Bank of Berne, Fisher Packing Company, Fullenkamp Machine, Hemmelgarn Masonry, Jay County Commissioners, Jay County REMC, Jay County Visitor & Tourism Bureau, Kappa Kappa Kappa Sorority / Beta Theta Chapter, Kiwanis Club of Portland, May Financial Group, Portland Evening & Morning Optimist Clubs, The Portland Foundation, Portland Insurance Agency, Portland Lions Club, Psi Iota Xi Sorority, Williamson-Spencer & Penrod Funeral Homes, Abby Smith at Lotus Designs, Air National Guard 122nd Fighter Wing, Kyle Cook, Nathanael Clay, 5K Run participants, Jay County Archery Club, Portland Police Dept., Portland Street Dept., Portland Tri-State Gas Engine & Tractor Assoc., Jay County Sheriff Office, The Museum of the Soldier, Jay County Fair Board, Creative Awards & Gifts, T-Flyerz, Jay Community Center, JCHS Marching Patriots, The Commercial Review, WPGW Radio, Jorey Luse, Harold DeHoff and the firework crew, Cody Jacobs, Zavier Hudson, and all parade participants.

The Jay County 4th of July Committee is seeking additional volunteers to join our committee to prepare for the 2026 celebration. 

If you would like to volunteer for the 2026 July 4th Celebration, please contact Scott Swingley at (260) 251-2499 or any committee member.

Diana Swingley for The Jay County 4th of July Committee