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Retrospect: Fire damaged Fort Recovery businesses in 1976

22+ hour, 32+ min ago  (359+ words) Fifty years ago this week, a fire destroyed three businesses in downtown Fort Recovery. The March 12, 1976 edition of The Commercial Review featured coverage of a fire that broke out in King's True Value in Fort Recovery. Portland firefighters use their…...

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thecr.com > news > arts_and_entertainment > magician-slated-to-perform-at-arts-place-on-saturday > article_5d49dbb8-f617-4335-9a4b-d5c9528df8af.html

Magician slated to perform at Arts Place on Saturday

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (675+ words) The spark of passion can come from just about anywhere. Brenden Trojan's career has its roots in an M&M being pulled from his ear. "I love magic because it is one thing that everyone enjoys watching," he said. "And…...

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Quiet Riot will headline 2026 Jay County Fair entertainment

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (590+ words) The whir of drills and buzz of sanders fill the workshop. A contract has been awarded for one portion of the Jay Count" The fair board has sought to create a party atmosphere at its concerts. This year, the hope…...

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Community volunteer | Lifestyle

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (31+ words) Community volunteer'thecr.com Four killed: Semi, van collided on Indiana 67 near Bryant Portland Park Board raises water park admission rates A rural Portland couple's home was destroyed in a fire...

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Local Events

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (80+ words) 40th Annual Fanny Freezer 5k'thecr.com Sorry, an error occurred. Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Check your email for details. Invalid password or account does not…...

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thecr.com > news > 01/10/2026 > katie-to-state

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2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (833+ words) MUNCIE "Katie Rowles squared off against Claire May for the first time since they met at the state finals last season. She thought back to that match, which she led before getting caught by May for a third-period pin. Donning…...

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thecr.com > news > 07/30/2025 > radio-project-moves-ahead

Radio project moves ahead

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (535+ words) Motorola will be providing the county's new radio equipment. Jay County Commissioners agreed Wednesday to move forward with a $6 million to $7 million project with Motorola to connect the county to the statewide public safety system. Barry Ritter of Ritter Strategic…...

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thecr.com > news > 07/21/2025 > fire-up-festival-slated-for-aug-2

‘Fire Up’ festival slated for Aug. 2

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (218+ words) It's almost time to ignite downtown Muncie. Fire Up DWNTWN, an event organized by Muncie Downtown Development Partnership and Ivy Tech of Muncie, is slated for 1 to 10 p.m. Aug. 2. The summer festival will feature live music, hot air balloons, fiery spectacles,…...

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thecr.com > news > 07/16/2025 > rowles-rescues-rockets

Rowles rescues Rockets

7+ mon, 4+ week ago  (1069+ words) Everything was working for the Rockets. The offense consistently produced runs, all four pitchers put in solid efforts and the defense was sharp for a majority of the game. That combination produced an easy win over the Chiefs. The Portland…...