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The Spaniard clocked his fast lap with just 11 minutes remaining in the six-hour practice session. He found his rhythm a...
15/05/2026

The Spaniard clocked his fast lap with just 11 minutes remaining in the six-hour practice session. He found his rhythm after tussling with the car throughout the day, logging just 28 laps, tied for the third-fewest of any driver.

INDIANAPOLIS — Alex Palou’s quest for his second straight Indy 500 victory seemed to be off to an inauspicious start.

High Street is closed between Middle Street and Western Avenue in Portland as firefighters work on putting out the flame...
15/05/2026

High Street is closed between Middle Street and Western Avenue in Portland as firefighters work on putting out the flames.

Portland Fire Department is fighting a fire at 715 W. High St. this afternoon. Pictured, a firefighter sprays water on the house from atop the department’s ladder truck. For additional

Deona Woodward of Homosassa, Florida, hands change to customer Dean Bergdall of Fort Wayne during the Tri-State Gas Engi...
15/05/2026

Deona Woodward of Homosassa, Florida, hands change to customer Dean Bergdall of Fort Wayne during the Tri-State Gas Engine and Tractor Association’s spring swap meet Thursday. The swap meet continues through Saturday at the Tri-State grounds.

Deona Woodward of Homosassa, Florida, hands change to customer Dean Bergdall of Fort Wayne during the Tri-State Gas Engine and Tractor Association’s spring swap meet Thursday. The swap meet continues

Commissioners president Duane Monroe suggested council offer an economic development loan for the project. Council presi...
15/05/2026

Commissioners president Duane Monroe suggested council offer an economic development loan for the project. Council president Matt Minnich spoke in favor. “It’s not every day you give away (local income tax) money and get it back,” he said.

The county will offer a loan to help pay for a new recycling center.

I toured the speedway years ago and have paid visits to the museum. But to finally be on that hallowed ground to see car...
15/05/2026

I toured the speedway years ago and have paid visits to the museum. But to finally be on that hallowed ground to see cars take to the track in the first practice session for the 110th running of the “500” was something nothing could prepare me for.

When I was little, I had a flip book. I think we found it at a library sale or something of that nature. It was oddly shaped, almost like a

Redevelopment commission member Harold Towell pointed to the district’s coffers covering nearly half of the project. “I ...
15/05/2026

Redevelopment commission member Harold Towell pointed to the district’s coffers covering nearly half of the project. “I think that’s the type of project that we want to get behind," he said.

More dollars have been pledged toward a new recycling center.

Parties have 30 days to submit a new case management order. A bench trial has been set to begin on Feb. 8, 2027.
15/05/2026

Parties have 30 days to submit a new case management order. A bench trial has been set to begin on Feb. 8, 2027.

With the trial date changed in a lawsuit against the city, the parties have been ordered to set a new pretrial timeline.

Students in Jay County High School’s business classes have handled the bulk of the work in organizing Saturday’s Arch Br...
15/05/2026

Students in Jay County High School’s business classes have handled the bulk of the work in organizing Saturday’s Arch Bridge Festival, which will be held in partnership with the Arch Bridge Kroozers Car Show in downtown Portland.

In 2022, Portland Main Street Connect worked with local business owners and organizations to launch the first Main Street Fall Festival.

Aiden Swick drew a walk on Dylan Klenke to start the extra inning. A groundout and a wild pitch put Swick on third base ...
15/05/2026

Aiden Swick drew a walk on Dylan Klenke to start the extra inning. A groundout and a wild pitch put Swick on third base and an error by third baseman Caden Homan allowed the Blue Jay to score. Klenke suffered the loss despite not giving up a hit.

FORT RECOVERY — The Tribe hasn’t had the best time since falling to the third-ranked team in the state.

Mike Braun toured the Portland facility owned by Wade and Susan Kohler on Thursday afternoon. “Whatever you’re doing her...
15/05/2026

Mike Braun toured the Portland facility owned by Wade and Susan Kohler on Thursday afternoon. “Whatever you’re doing here, we need more of it in this state," he said. “I'm trying to look at best practices to see how we can do more of it," he added.

The campaign trail brought Mike Braun to Toddlertown in 2024.

The Union City boys finished with 89, while Cowan trailed with 22. The UCHS girls also finished second with 56 points an...
13/05/2026

The Union City boys finished with 89, while Cowan trailed with 22. The UCHS girls also finished second with 56 points and Cowan had 33. The Patriots had three athletes finish as dual-event winners.

UNION CITY — The Patriots found their way back into the win column.

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