BUSINESS

Ethanol ventures move forward with plans (07/22/06)

Representatives of Mercer Energy Inc. recently met with Ohio state officials to discuss a planned ethanol facility in Mercer County between Celina and St. Marys, Ohio.

Dunkirk funeral home bought by Randolph men (07/08/06)

The Dunkirk Memorial Chapel is back under local ownership after Randolph County residents Zalo Wilson Jr. and Kenneth Shook acquired the chapel on April 17.

Marsh has 1st quarter profit (08/12/06)

After three quarters without a profit, Marsh Supermarkets announced a profit for the first quarter of fiscal 2007.

Hartzell gets training grant (08/19/06)

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation have awarded a $107,400 grant to Hartzell Fan Inc. in Portland.

Leader of JRDS retires (08/26/06)

A local woman who has served as executive director of Jay-Randolph Developmental Services, Inc. for many years has announced her retirement.Anita Young's retirement will become effective Jan. 5.

Ethanol plant pushes construction to a high (09/09/06)

Building permits for August represented more than $9.25 million in anticipated construction in Jay County, one of the highest ever recorded for the county, thanks to Premier Ethanol LLC.

New strip mall almost finished (09/16/06)

The Portland Commons Shopping Center, located on West Votaw Street, near the intersection of Industrial Park Drive, was recently completed by Preferred Development Inc.

September permits top $1.4 million (10/07/06)

Permits totaling $1,429,350 were issued in September by the Jay/Portland Building and Planning office - with the two largest being for hog and poultry barns.

Winterfest plans take shape for November (10/28/06)

Winterfest, Home for the Holidays is just around the corner, and Portland Area Chamber of Commerce members are making last minute plans for the annual event.

October permits add up to $1.2 million (11/04/06)

A new home and garage and an addition to a commercial building topped the list of permits issued in October by Jay/Portland Building and Planning.

Widman named to lead Jay-Randolph (11/28/06)

A rural Portland woman has been named executive director of Jay-Randolph Developmental Services, Inc.

Firm targets church niche with furniture (11/22/06)

He should be retired now and taking life a little easier.

Florida couple transforming rural treasure (11/22/06)

Robert Malt was sitting in the waiting room at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie last year when a real estate flyer on a nearby table caught his eye.

Auctioneer follows in father's footsteps (11/22/06)

It's in their blood.

Bearcreek Farms still going strong (11/22/06)

Friends chat near the organ, while the aroma of fried chicken and mashed potatoes floats through the dining room to the noses of those making their way around the buffet.
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