BUSINESS
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.
Ethanol plant marks 10 years
One of Portland’s industries is turning 10 years old this year. POET Biorefining’s 10-year anniversary is Monday, and the company will celebrate with free tours and refreshments from 1 to 4 p.m Friday.
August construction tops $3 million
Permits for $3,077,100 in new construction were issued in August by the Jay/Portland Building and Planning Department.
New store to open
A new gas station and convenience store is opening next week in Geneva.
Miller is new fitness coordinator
Jay Community Center has a new fitness coordinator.
Manufacturers' input shaped new program
The development of the new manufacturing maintenance program at the John Jay Center for Learning isn’t just the product of the county’s educators. It’s also been aided by input from the county’s manufacturers too.
Part-time reporters join CR staff
Several reporters will be working part-time for The Commercial Review over the coming months.
Mortuary gets new home
Last September, Downing and Glancy Funeral home in downtown Geneva was demolished to make way for a new building. On Sunday, the new 9,000-square-foot facility that was built on the same plot hosted a grand opening and dedication, attended by hundreds of community members.
Asphalt plant tops building permits
New construction in July totaled nearly $600,000, according to building permits issued by the Jay/Portland Building and Planning Office. The largest single project was an $85,000 asphalt plant being constructed by Milestone Contractors at 1715 S. 200 West.
Tobe sells Cupboard
After 13 years as owner of The Tin Cupboard, Gail Tobe is hitting the road.
Ardagh Group opens Napa center
Ardagh Group Glass-North America has opened a center in Napa, California, to provide service to its Ardagh Direct customers.
Forge parent gets a new VP
Scott Minder has been named vice president of investor relations for Allegheny Technologies Incorporated.
Jay winery is offering Tipsy trivia
What syrup is made from pomegranate juice? How long does it take the average human to fall asleep? What country would you reach first if you headed due east from New York? Think you know the answers?
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