The Portland Foundation announced Monday in a news release that it is awarding a $50,000 grant to United Way of Jay County to help address food insecurity while Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ...

After more than 39 years at Portland Post Office, postmaster Paul Keen has retired. Postal workers celebrated Keen’s ...

It’s time for our elected officials to listen to their voters, follow the advice of former Gov. Mitch Daniels and do the right thing — not only say no to redistricting, but while you’re there go ahead ...

Local businesses and nonprofits have plans to help in the interim.

Lana Kay (Armstrong) Johnson, 80, passed away at her home in Greenfield on Oct. 22, 2025. She was born on Sept. 6, 1945, in Blackford County to the late Gail and Mary M. Armstrong. Lana married her ...

The Tribe’s middles, Brynn Willmann and Alexis Grisez, carried the bulk of the load. They combined for 20 of the team’s 44 ...

The memorable moment came after Mississinewa (10-1) completely controlled the game, scoring on each of its first four possessions before Seth Yoder was wide right on a 39-yard field goal attempt to ...

The goal was a lofty one. After more than a decade of development, J&M Manufacturing of Fort Recovery believes it has achieved its longtime goal — building the best grain cart in the world. The ...

FRHS faced an early fourth-and-3, but Alex Gaerke found Brody Barga for a 10-yard pass to keep the drive alive. The Indians continued to march down the field before Breaker Jutte punched in a 1-yard ...

Portland Historic Preservation Commission is re-evaluating its purpose as it looks for ways to play a more active role in downtown improvement. The commission met Wednesday morning to review its role ...

Last week at Bellmont: It was a slow start for the Patriots, but once they moved to the double wing, the offense moved down the field with ease for a 35-0 victory. Leighton Brown had a career day, ...

Jay County Recorder Melanie Upp is resigning. Upp recently alerted officials to her plans to leave office, with her last day set for Dec. 31. Her term isn’t set to expire until the end of 2026. She ...