The overwhelming generosity of the people of Portland helped provide joy to children in need through Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts this season. Across the U.S., the Samaritan's Purse project ...

The Patriots will open the postseason with a sectional semifinal against the winner of Delta and Hamilton Heights at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 7 at Connersville. Sitting at 10-12, JCHS will need ...

The county had an unemployment rate of 4% in December, which was down 0.3 percentage points from the previous month. It was up 1.4 percentage points from December 2023. Unemployment in Jay County ...

Dale Joseph Lochtefeld, a devoted father, beloved son, cherished brother and loyal friend, passed away on Jan. 9, 2025, at the age of 62.

Most people hope when they die, friends, family and other loved ones will leave flowers at their graves or memorials. We do things a little differently back home.

Seriously catchy tunes will be filling the high school next weekend.

Jonathan L. Smith, age 67, of rural Bryant passed away on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Portland on Nov. 3, 1957, the son of Coba and June (Lanning) Smith. He was retired ...

Drone sightings have been reported in Jay County, Mercer County and the surrounding areas. Local officials are working with federal agencies on how to handle the situation.

Jay County High School’s girls swim team swept the Blackford Bruins and the Burris Owls, while the boys team split the double dual in the final week of the regular season Tuesday.

Fort Recovery High School announced its first semester honor roll. Making the list with all A’s were seniors Drew Backs, Mason Diller, Kassidy Dues, Evan Evers, Gavin Evers, Marlee Fiely, Kayla ...

Redkey Town Council approved new tax abatements Tuesday for the local business. Fisher Packing plans to renovate approximately 8,000 square feet of its building to increase processing, packaging and ...

Editor’s note: This column is being reprinted from Jan. 26, 2005. Jack often came into the office with tales of some sort of project he was working on at home. Without his seventh grade shop teacher, ...