Capsule Reports – Saturday, June 22, 2024

Uncontested

There will be no contested races for Jay School Board this year. Only one candidate each — Aaron Clark (District 4), Chad Towell (District 6) and Jon Eads (District 1) — filed to run for the school board. The deadline was Thursday.

Incumbents Phil Ford, Jason Phillips and Vickie Reitz all chose not to run for re-election.

Lost control

A Portland man was injured after braking to avoid hitting an animal while driving on county road 700 East about 12:11 p.m. Friday.

Jacob D. Lykins, 22, was driving his 2007 Suzuki motorcycle north on the road when at least one animal ran into his path. He stepped on the brakes, causing him to lose control of his motorcycle and fall off it. He hit the road, causing multiple injuries, including to his arm. Lykins told Jay County Sheriff’s Office he lost consciousness in the ditch on the east side of the road.

His motorcycle was towed, with damage estimated between $5,000 and $10,000.

Trial called off

The Jay Circuit Court trial that was scheduled to begin Tuesday has been canceled. Jurors do not need to appear.