BUSINESS

Walmart sees online sales jump

Walmart this week reported that online sales rose 50 percent, the company said. Shares of Walmart's stock rose nearly 9 percent to an all-time high as a result of that ne

Fall construction tops $4 million

Building permits for more than $4 million in new construction were issued in September and October by the Jay/Portland Building and Planning Office.

Winterfest plans taking shape

Plans are taking shape for Winterfest, which will be a little later this year.

LED investment paying off big

An investment in LED lighting is paying big dividends for Jay Schools.

Yoga studio fulfills dream of a dancer

Since she was a little girl, Hannah Harris has had a passion for performing art.

Taste of Jay County set for Oct. 29

Tickets are now available for Taste of Jay County.

New owner worked her way up

Portland’s Buffalo Wings and Rings is under new ownership, but community members can still expect to see a familiar face that has been around since the restaurant opened eight years ago.

Forge parent posts quarterly loss

Allegheny Technologies Inc., parent company of Portland Forge, this week reported a non-cash charge of $114 million for “goodwill impairment” related to its cast products business.

Chamber has full schedule in October

From shopping to learning about preventative care, to eating to acquiring candy, Jay County Chamber of Commerce has a series of events scheduled for this month.

Ponderosa set to close doors Sunday

The rumors are true: After 25 years of business, Ponderosa Steakhouse in Portland will be officially closing its doors Sunday. 

Will's IGA is closing today

A long-time Redkey business is set to shut its doors.

FR launches First Thursday initiative

Fort Recovery businesses will be open late for the village’s second First Thursday event this week.

Automation continues to gobble up manufacturing jobs

While Jay County’s unemployment rate may be down from this time last year, one issue the area continues to face is job loss.

Nominations sought by Jay Chamber

It’s time to start thinking about awards.

Bauer to join South Bend paper

Caleb Bauer, who has worked as The Commercial Review’s city reporter since August 2016, will be leaving the newspaper.
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