The Jay County Ag Week Committee announced Thursday that it will host the Jay County Farmers Breakfast on Tuesday, March 18, in the Bob Schmit Memorial Exhibition Hall at Jay County Fairgrounds. The ...

Making the honor roll with all A’s and B’s were sophomores Brody Barga, Tyler Bertke, Deanna Brown, Alex Carreto, Aubree Heitkamp, Theresa Hipple, Jake Meyer, Catarina Moura, Emma Schmitz, Cara ...

Richard “Dick” Rogers, age 90, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at his home in Portland.

Kimball serves as assistant director of regional economic development and planning at East Central Indiana Regional Planning District (ECIRP), which contracts with the county for Kimball’s role as ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...