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Time goes by quickly at 4-H auction

Pete Shawver leaned over and asked, “How many years?” Good question. Melodi Haley and I had been talking about that same thing earlier in the week.

How much have we really changed?

The ugliness of it was casual, and that made it even uglier. Growing up in Jay County in the middle of the last century, my generation was awash in casual racism. It was something we inherited from those who went before us, but by the 1960s it was also something …

Groups collaborate for fair success

To the editor: The fair is rapidly approaching. Members of 4-H, members of the Jay County Fair Board and the many volunteers for those entities have been busy with preparations, some of which have been completed throughout the year, some currently in progress and those that will soon be happening.

Keep renewable energy momentum

To the editor: Even though the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was far from perfect, it provided significant tax credits that have spurred billions in clean energy investment across the country — including right here in Portland and Jay County, Indiana.

The only choice was to sing along

The first time I saw them, they were “The Rick Z Combo.” It was a spring dance when I was in high school, one of those girl-ask-boy things that were known back in the day as a Sadie Hawkins dance. (If that reference escapes you, you’re too young to remember …

Cluelessness is widespread issue

You’ve probably heard of the “Stockholm Syndrome.” That’s a psychological effect which occurs when people who have been taken hostage start to identify with and side with the very people who took them hostage. At our house, we keep track of the “Stratford Syndrome.”

Old grill outshined shiny, new options

Backyard cooking combines some basic elements that strike a chord in the primordial soul of most men. It has it all: Fire, meat, smoke, sharp objects, solitude, control, and a chance to work outdoors. What could be better? But now someone’s decided that a basic grill is not enough.

Help Campofiores with trip to Spain

To the editor: Four local young men — Anthony, Walter, Paul, and Virgil Campofiore — have achieved a remarkable honor: they have been selected to represent the United States at the prestigious International Table Soccer Federation World Championships for table soccer (foosball) in Spain.

Council president rebuts comments

To the editor: I would like to address the statements made by former Redkey Town Council member Dave Dudelston in your May 20, 2025, article regarding his resignation.

Judan thanks for tourney support

We at Judan Judo would like to thank all the sponsors who helped make the 2025 Indiana Open Judo Championships a success.

Redesign is a complicated process

If you want to talk about typefaces, count me out. The CR's re-design process, which culminated last week in the launching of the daily newspaper's new look, has been a long, remarkable road.

Distracted driver ruins a nice trip

It was a Thursday afternoon, and I was headed for Muncie. It’s not one of my favorite drives, but there was a meeting at Minnetrista that I had to attend. And the sun was shining, so it seemed to be a pretty good recipe for spring fever: A little windshield …

Have mental health conversations

To the editor: May is recognized nationwide as Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to elevate the conversation around mental wellness, reduce stigma and remind our community that help and hope are always available.

Mowing lawn was a waiting game

It looks as if I won’t be needing a scythe. Thanks to Sunday’s sunshine, I was finally able to mow the lawn, a fact which should give our neighbors — who have been much better about mowing this spring than I — some comfort.

Look forward to the good to come

Editor’s note: This column is being reprinted from April 29, 2020. In some ways, it’s difficult to believe it’s been five years since the height of the coronavirus pandemic shutdowns. In others, it seems ages ago. Jack offers advice about how to deal with the pandemic in this column. It’s …
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