IN REVIEW

In review - Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025

Holiday activities continue this weekend with Jay County Civic Theatre’s production of “Annie” at 7 p.m. tonight, the Jay County Junior-Senior High School band and choir concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Winterfest home tours at 3 p.m. Sunday and the Fort Recovery High School band concert at 7 p.m. Sunday.

In review - Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

Trinity ArchBridge Church will host its Festival of Nativities this weekend. The display at the church, 323 S. Meridian St., Portland, will feature more than 500 Nativity scenes, ranging from mass-produced to hand-crafted. It will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, and noon to 4 p.m. …

In review - Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025

Jay County Civic Theatre will open its production of the classic musical “Annie” at 7 p.m. Thursday at Arts Place. Additional shows are set for Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13 and 14. Tickets are available by visiting bit.ly/JCCTAnnie, calling (260) 726-4809 or visiting Arts Place, 131 E. Walnut St., Portland.

Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 - In review

Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 - In review

In review - Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025

Second Harvest Food Bank will host tailgate food distributions: •Wednesday, Dec. 3, at Jay County Fairgrounds, 806 E. Votaw St., Portland •Thursday, Dec. 4, at Blackford County Fairgrounds, 409 E. Park Ave., Hartford City All tailgates are scheduled for 10 a.m.

In review - Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025

A man last seen in Portland has been missing since Wednesday. David R. Duran, 72, was wearing slip-on shoes, jeans and a red, plaid-lined coat when he was last seen after being released from IU Health Jay. Duran has gray hair and brown eyes. Call 911 or Jay County Sheriff’s …

Saturday, November 29, 2025 - In review

Saturday, November 29, 2025 - In review

In review - Friday, Nov. 28, 2025

Jay County Solid Waste Management District will have recycling trailers available from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday in the parking lot at 220 Lincoln St., Portland, and Dunkirk City Park.

In review - Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025

There will be no paper Thursday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume our regular publishing schedule on Friday.

In review - Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025

Friends of the Jay County Public Library is accepting donations of items to help local teachers restock their classrooms. The library is accepting donations during regular hours through Saturday, Nov. 29. Items of need include facial tissue, notebook paper, cleaning wipes, folders, crayons, markers and pencils.

Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 - In review

Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 - In review

In review - Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

Jay County Solid Waste Management District will have recycling trailers available from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday in the parking lot at 220 Lincoln St., Portland, and Dunkirk City Park.

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 - In review

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 - In review

In review - Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

The Portland Foundation is accepting applications for its winter grant cycle.

In review - Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025

Second Harvest Food Bank will host the following tailgate food distributions: •Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Redkey Morgan Park, 102 W. Holmes Ave., Redkey •Friday, Nov. 21, at Jay County Fairgrounds, 806 E. Votaw St., Portland Both tailgates are scheduled for 10 a.m.
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