OPINION
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.
Tub revelation made caller’s day
You never know when you’re going to need a butter tub.
Broadband needed to the last acre
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - Letter to the editor
Historic run was a nice problem
Editor’s note: This column is being reprinted from March 22, 2006. To be fair, I’ll probably reprint it again in two years, on the 20th anniversary of the Jay County Patriots making the Class 3A state finals. Still, it seemed appropriate with The Graphic Printing Company now preparing for covering …
Sunshine is important for us all
Sunshine is great. But it only matters if you take advantage of it.
Support the cancer society
The Jay County Cancer Society committee is excited to share that the organization has been supporting Jay County since 1965.
Brisk winter walk can clear mind
Sometimes — with the endless drumbeat of troubling news — what I need more than anything else is a walk in the woods.
Amendments hurt public access
The situation with House Bill 1338, authored by State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City), displayed a frustrating aspect of the legislative process — in committee or on second reading in a chamber, anyone can offer an amendment.
We’re raising a journalism army
Anyone who has been to a Jay County High School wrestling match or tournament will understand what I’m talking about. If you’re chatting with one coach and turn around, you’ll see a few more. Another pair will be on the mat shouting instructions to a wrestler. A few more will …
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