IN REVIEW

In review - Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025

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

In review - Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025

Geneva Youth Council will host a Cookies with Claus event from 10 a.m. to noon today at Geneva Town Hall, 411 E. Line St., Geneva. It will include cookies and cocoa, as well as an opportunity to visit with Santa and attend a reading of “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” …

In review - Friday, Dec. 19, 2025

Jay County Solid Waste Management District will have recycling trailers from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday across from Pennville Fire Station and 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot at 220 Lincoln St., Portland.

In review - Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025

Jay Community Center will host its Family Fun Night featuring The Royal Rogue Circus on Friday evening.

In review - Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025

In review - Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025

In review - Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025

Jay County Public Library will host a Cookies & Canvas event for children with sessions at 4 and 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18. Children will paint a Christmas donkey, hear a story and get an agricultural lesson. Register for the event in advance by calling (260) 726-7890 or visiting the …

In review - Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025

Mistletoe Market at Winterfest is scheduled for 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Jay County Fairgrounds. The event, in partnership with Cruis'n the HoliJay Lights at the Fairgrounds, will feature childrens’ activities, carriage rides, vendors and food. Santa will make a visit to the Women’s Building.

In review - Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025

Santa will make a visit to the Santa House on East Main Street in Portland on Friday evening. Santa will be available from 5 to 7:30 p.m. for children to have their pictures taken and share their Christmas wishes.

In review - Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025

Second Harvest Food Bank will host tailgate food distributions. They are scheduled for: •Thursday, Dec. 11, at Muncie Mall, 3401 N. Granville Ave., Muncie •Friday, Dec. 12, at Goodrich Park, 701 N. Union St., Winchester, and First Baptist Church, 709 S. Memorial Drive, New Castle •Wednesday, Dec. 17, at Redkey …

In review - Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025

Jay County Civic Theatre has added a show to its production of the musical “Annie.” There will now be a performance at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, in addition to shows at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13, and 2 p.m. Dec. 14. Tickets are available at bit.ly/JCCTAnnie, by calling …

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.
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