Choirs finish 3rd in opener The show choirs had a strong start to their seasons. Patriot Edition and Just Treble, Jay County High School’s show …

23 hours ago · Local legislators will visit Jay County on Saturday morning. About a month into the 2025 session, they have a combined four bills that have made their way through their chamber. State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) has had two bills clear the Indiana Senate thus far while State Reps. J.D. Prescott ...

Jan 2, 2025 · The turning of the calendar to a new year often inspires us to try new things. But what to try? This marks the seventh year of The CR Recommends, which is our answer to that question. Each year since 2019, we’ve invited our writers to share some of their favorite things. There is really no limit to what that might involve. It could be anything from the buzziest TV show or the award-winning ...

6 days ago · The Commercial Review has a tradition as one of the best small daily newspapers in Indiana. Most recently, it took home nine awards in the 2022 Hoosier State Press Association contest, including first place for breaking news, spot news photo and sports action photo. The CR regularly finishes in the top three for general excellence in the HSPA contest and won back-to-back APME general ...

6 days ago · Jay County’s community coordinator has resigned. Nate Kimball, who has held the position since summer 2023, submitted his resignation in late November. His resignation had not been announced publicly. The Commercial Review learned this week about his impending departure, which he and Jay County County Commissioners president Chad Aker subsequently confirmed. Kimball serves as assistant ...

Dec 30, 2024 · Westminster Preschool at Jay County Early Learning Center was open to the public for the first time during an open house Sept. 26. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the new facility that opened in the former Judge Haynes Elementary School on the west side of Portland. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)

Dec 31, 2024 · It’s a tradition for The Commercial Review to share a recap of its top 10 local stories in the final newspaper published each year. On occasion, we’ve also reviewed our top 10 photos. This feature is designed not to highlight the most important, impactful or influential events of 2024, but rather to give readers a glimpse of what the year was like through what we consider to be some of our ...

Jan 26, 2025 · The city is seeking $14,977, the full amount of the reimbursement agreement for training at Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. The agreement calls for officers to repay all or a portion of that total if they leave Portland Police Department …

Jan 13, 2024 · 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. …

Jan 22, 2025 · The city is seeking $14,977, the full amount of the reimbursement agreement for training at Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. The agreement calls for officers to repay all or a portion of that total if they leave Portland Police Department …