OPINION
Violation must be acknowledged
Since last weekend, we have repeatedly heard the question: What is the public’s recourse in regard to what The Commercial Review believes was an illegal discussion under Indiana’s Open Door Law? Our answer comes below. But first let’s take a look at how we got here.
Wonky move eliminated the wobble
It was about 2:45 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. And there I was, standing in the stairwell at the back of the newspaper building in Portland, halfway between the landing and the first floor, trying to make my way up from the basement. I was bent over like a creature from …
U.S. must stand against aggression
To the editor: On April 24, President Joe Biden signed into law a $95 billion package of military and humanitarian foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel/Gaza and Taiwan. The largest component of the bill is $61 billion in support of Ukraine in resisting Russia’s invasion. The aid goes primarily to U.S. …
Optimist clubs say thank you
To the editor: The Jay County Optimist Clubs would like to thank the citizenry of Jay County for taking the opportunity to encourage the show of respect for all the law enforcement officers of Jay County.
Thank you for prom support
To the editor: We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our wonderful community for making the prom season a memorable one. Your support and enthusiasm truly made a difference.
Memories flew him back in time
As I snapped the picture, I was seven again. At my age, that’s a whole lot of time travel in the blink of an eye.
Let loved ones know they matter
Don’t wait. Don’t wait until someone is gone before expressing how much they mean to you. That’s the lesson driven home over the past month.
Questions went to wrong place
To the editor: This letter is referenced to The Commercial Review’s coverage of the April 15 Common Council of the City of Portland meeting where a representative of the Portland Police Department addressed the turnover problems of that department.
Birthday present hit a home run
When it comes to birthdays, sometimes you hit a home run and sometimes you strike out. I’ve had plenty of gifts misfire over the years, but I think I’ve knocked it over the fence a good many times as well.
Thanks for being gracious hosts
To the editor: I’d like to thank the folks in Portland and Jay County for accepting visitors from far away on Monday, April 8.
Eclipse was a wonderful moment
Greetings my friend, today I just witnessed the wonderful work of God. As you may know, and hopefully you were able to witness it yourself, on April 8 at 3:08 p.m. there was a total solar eclipse and Berne was in the path of totality, meaning the moon completely covered …
‘Blue’s’ fan was left without a clue
So, I met Steve. Steve Burns to be exact — the same Steve that starred as the original host with the same name on “Blues Clues,” the show that dominated a chunk of my childhood in the early 2000s. He spent a few days giving autographs and taking selfies with …
Indianapolis hunt came up empty
It was about 4 p.m. when I parked my car in a garage on Pennsylvania Street not far from Conseco Fieldhouse. With a little time to kill, I gave Ray Cooney a quick call and asked if there was anything I could do for him in advance of Jay County’s …
Thank you for supporting event
Last month, a fundraising event was held to remember Mandy Theurer. We would like to thank everyone for their generous support of our efforts by either donating or bidding on an auction item or attending the meal.
Join the conversation on recovery
I want to share my thoughts on recovery housing as a person impacted by substance use in my family.
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