LOCAL
Chase crossed five counties
Two Randolph County men were arrested last week after leading police on a chase through five counties, including Jay.
Park planning
Pennville board is in the midst of five-year plan, efforts to fundraise to make facility improvements
Mobile movies
New local business offers blow-up big screen to rent for a night of watching movies outdoors
Landers joins local law firm
A local attorney is returning to private practice.
Dunkirk duckling
Four-year-old JoJo Bentz and 8-year-old Kenna Cramer (right), both of Portland, make friends with a duckling during Friday’s fall festival in Dunkirk. The event at the former Webster Depot, now home to Living in Joy, featured various vendors and activities. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)
A new system was installed
Twenty-five years ago this week, the largest local school was becoming more secure.
Contribution reduced
Portland Redevelopment Commission during a special meeting Friday adjusted its latest financial commitment to the ongoing Meridian Street storm sewer project because of an error by city officials.
Going up
The super moon rises over and between the trees on the east side of Hudson Family Park on Wednesday night. Lows have been in the low 50s the last couple days, but highs are headed into the 90s beginning Sunday. (The Commercial Review/Connie Ronald)
ECIRP’s new plan lays out blueprint
Document sets ‘north star’ for regional organization
Equipment purchase approved
Portland Board of Works on Wednesday decided to buy the new self-contained breathing apparatus through Donley of Indianapolis. The purchase, which is being predominantly funded through a federal grant, will provide new equipment for all of the county’s six fire departments.
Tour stop
It wasn’t quite a parade. And it wasn’t quite a car show. But it could have been confused for either.
Program will help homeowners
A new program will be available to low income homeowners in Jay County.
Project progressing
Portland’s Meridian Street storm sewer project expanded Tuesday morning with the closure of the street between Water and Main streets. The intersection of Meridian and Water streets is expected to be closed for three weeks. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)
Show companions
Merrill Butterfield and his dog, Jack, cruise through the northern portion of the fairgrounds Wednesday in their custom-built tractor. Butterfield, a Warren resident, has been visiting the show for more than 50 years. (The Commercial Review/Bailey Cline)
Career fair scheduled for Sept. 7
Purdue Extension will host its inaugural Jay County Career Fair on Sept. 7 at Jay County Junior-Senior High School.
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