October 17, 2024
Construction crews work on the east side of Meridian Street (U.S. 27) at its intersection with Washington Street in Portland on Oct. 17. The work is part of an ongoing Indiana Department of Transportation project that involves paving U.S. 27 through the city, upgrading sidewalk ramps and installing new traffic signals. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)
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Tornado leads news in ’24
There are ties that bind small communities together. It can be argued, though, that small communities are centered around their schools. They are not only the places entrusted with educating our youth, but they serve as hubs for activities in athletics, the arts and a wide variety of other areas. So when something big happens with schools, its impact is wide-ranging. For that reason, The Commercial Review has chosen the Sept. 22 tornado that hit Jay County Junior-Senior High School as its top local news story of 2024.
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