The Commercial Review

13/06/2026

Rated an EF-0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, the tornado touched down just south of county road 550 North at 11 p.m. Thursday and traveled about 1.14 miles before dissipating shortly after crossing Indiana 1.

A tornado damaged several buildings, trees and poles in rural Pennville on Thursday night.

12/06/2026

Kenna and Shane, female and male 5-year-old Carolina Dogs, are available for adoption from Jay County Humane Society, 1376 W. Votaw St., Portland. Their adoption fees have been covered by a sponsor. To learn more, call (260) 726-6339.

Kenna and Shane, female and male 5-year-old Carolina Dogs, are available for adoption from Jay County Humane Society, 1376 W. Votaw St., Portland. Their adoption fees have been covered by

12/06/2026

Draft ordinance lays out design and construction standards, including requirements for alarm systems, setbacks and barriers.

The public will have the opportunity to address proposed carbon sequestration rules.

12/06/2026

Natalie Sutter, 1, rides down the slide Thursday with grandmother Pat Daniels at Haynes Park. Friday’s forecast shows mostly sunny skies with highs in the 80s. (The Commercial Review/Bailey Call)

Natalie Sutter, 1, rides down the slide Thursday with grandmother Pat Daniels at Haynes Park. Friday’s forecast shows mostly sunny skies with highs in the 80s. More sunny skies are

11/06/2026

Dawson Goldsworthy didn't score low enough to advance to the state match. But he did come away from his first career regional with confidence and lessons for next season as well as a solid front nine.

YORKTOWN — Dawson Goldsworthy’s score wasn’t strong enough to earn him a spot at state. But he did come away with meaningful experience and confidence to bring into his senior

10/06/2026

When it happens, you’re surprised to be alive. I had the electric hedge-trimmer out the other day, attempting to give our far-too-numerous shrubs a pruning.

10/06/2026

Fort Recovery’s Sawyer Overman Memorial Park should be completed this summer.

June 1 marked six years since the Overman family has lived without their late son, 6-year-old Sawyer Overman.

10/06/2026

Tournament at Jay Community Center was played in honor of Mary Brotherton, Daniel Johnson and Roger Prescott.

Patriot Pride Pickleball recently held a fundraiser at the Jay County Community Center to benefit Jay County Cancer Society. Participants played pickleball for a free-will donation. The organization collected $1,171

10/06/2026

Pitcher tossed five no-hit innings in Portland Junior League game.

Ellie Wiggins shut down the opponent’s offense and ignited her own to fuel a dominant victory.

10/06/2026

The city's current buffer is a half-mile. The change would require approval from Dunkirk City Council and Jay County Commissioners.

DUNKIRK — The city is seeking to have a say regarding zoning decisions in the rural area outside of its limits.