Help sought with no auction

There won’t be a 4-H livestock auction at the Jay County Fair this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

But the leadership of 4-H wants to make sure that the kids aren’t penalized by COVID-19.

Past bidders in the Buyers’ Club for the auction are being asked to make a donation for a fund the replace the auction premiums.

More than 200 young people participate in Jay County 4-H. The donations will be split evenly among the eligible livestock exhibitors.

Donations should be sent to Jay County 4-H, C/O 2020 Auction, 126 N. Meridian St., Portland, Indian 47371.

If you have questions, contact auction chair Brandyn Towell at (260) 729-1769.

Donations should be made by 4:30 p.m. on July 17 to be included in the fund.



Back in action

Jay County Library wants to remind patrons that things are getting back to normal in spite of the pandemic.

Curbside service is still available by calling (260) 726-7890.

Meanwhile the library is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. It’s open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. The library is closed on Sundays.

IG picnic

The 65th anniversary Indiana Glass Picnic will be held July 12 at Frank W. Merry Park, 18505 N. 500 East, Dunkirk.

Past employees of Indiana Glass Co. will be honored.The event, which is open to the public, begins at 7 a.m.,

There will be a trophy competition shoot at 7:30 a.., a fishing contest at 8 a.m. and a disc golf tournament at 9 a.m. Retirees of Indiana Glass will be honored at noon during a flag ceremony.

A cornhole tournament is set for 2 p.m., and the Steal Justice Band will perform at the same time.

At 5 p.m. it will be time for Steve Norman’s karaoke.All day long there will be face painting, a bake sale, crafters, vendors and refreshments.

For more information, contact Judy Fuller at (765) 578-0355.



Dean’s list

Faith Hull, Fort Recovery, a senior nursing major, is among more than 1,500 Harding University students on the dean's list for grades achieved in the spring 2020 semester.

The dean's list is published each semester by Dr. Marty Spears, University provost, honoring those who have achieved high scholarship. To be eligible, a student must be carrying 12 or more hours with a 3.65 or higher grade-point average.



Bulldogs cancel

The Pennville High School Alumni Banquet for this year has been cancelled.  The Bulldogs will be back in action next year, with the banquet to be held on May 22, 2021.