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26 building permits OK'd in May
Two homes with a value of $150,000 each topped the list of building permits issued in May by Jay/Portland Building and Planning.
POET pleased by ethanol ruling
A Supreme Court decision this week not to hear a challenge by the oil industry of the use of 15 percent ethanol fuel drew praise from the chief executive officer of POET.
Vectren leaves gas marketing
Vectren Corp. has decided to get out of the natural gas marketing business and has sold off certain assets of a jointly-owned subsidiary that had been a money-loser for the company in recent years, The Evansville Courier and Press reported this week.
Snyder leaving key post at CR
Mike Snyder, who has been with The Commercial Review for more than 25 years, is leaving his position as managing editor on Friday, July 12.
Lot's future remains in doubt
A gas station at the busiest intersection in Portland closed in April and nothing has leapt up to take its place.
Firm will give away backpacks
The Cellular Connection recently announced it will be donating 60,000 backpacks full of school supplies to children through its School Rocks Backpack Giveaway initiative.
Bollenbacher employees certified
Three employees of Bollenbacher & Associates LLC Certified Public Accountants recently completed the QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certification for QuickBooks 2013.
A young leader at helm at Miller's
There’s a new face roaming around Miller’s Merry Manor in Dunkirk, and it comes in the form of 23-year-old administrator Tori Kinley.
Construction tops $2.6 million
Fifty-nine permits were issued for more than $2.6 million in construction projects in June and July by the Jay/Portland Building and Planning office.
State revamps small business office
The state of Indiana is realigning its efforts to help small business owners and entrepreneurs by establishing the Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Quinn joins CR staff as reporter
Samm Quinn has joined the staff at The Commercial Review as a city government and police reporter.
DG store proposed
Dollar General has proposed a 9,100 square foot retail store just off U.S. 27 in Geneva. The address would be 650 N. Main St.
Kaup offers nostalgic treats
After moving Kaup Pharmacy across Butler Street a few years ago, owner Lorri Kaup followed through with a lifelong idea — to open an old fashion soda shop.
Clipping competition
With at least 20 listed haircut businesses in Portland, residents have plenty of options. And two more have recently opened their doors.
Magazine honors POET's Broin
Jeff Broin, the founder and executive chairman of POET, has been honored as the top brave thinker in agriculture over the last 30 years by Top Producer magazine.
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