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Brenner charged in Long’s death

Cody A. Brenner, 34, 317 E. North St., Dunkirk, was charged in Jay Circuit Court with a Level 1 felony for knowingly or intentionally delivering fentanyl, which resulted in the death of Zachary Long on Sept. 11.

Leave an impact

Overcome pressure and rise above expectations. Remember lessons learned. Serve others. Those were the messages shared Sunday as Fort Recovery High School celebrated the 77 members of its Class of 2024.

Option offered

Craig Frazee of Dynamic Business Solutions presented an option to Redkey Town Council for livestreaming and recording its meetings, which will be required by state law beginning July 1, 2025.

Site announced

Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition and IU Health Jay announced a partnership Wednesday for the new sober living facility, which is planned for the house at 422 W. Votaw St., Portland. IU Health Jay has agreed to donate the property to Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition for the project.

Bidding set for next week

Jason Clearwaters of engineering firm Butler, Fairman & Seufert on Wednesday told Portland Board of Aviation that plans are to advertise for bids next week for the Portland Municipal Airport apron expansion project.

The Portland Foundation receives $1.5 million

The Portland Foundation has received another grant to develop an early learning center.

Progress made on lease agreements

During a Portland Board of Works meeting Wednesday, the city and the tenants of the building at 118 S. Meridian St., Portland, came to an informal agreement on how to move forward with the contract to rent space in the building and a separate agreement for sharing utilities and other …

The CR files a formal complaint

The Commercial Review has filed a formal complaint against Jay County Commissioners. The newspaper on Tuesday morning filed the formal complaint with the Office of the Public Access Counselor regarding commissioners’ May 2 administrative meeting.

Going to ‘School’

Jay County High School is bringing the show based on the 2006 Disney movie to the state this weekend with performances at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday as well as 2 p.m. Sunday.

Plans change for solar project

Plans have been adjusted to meet setbacks with a solar project coming to rural Dunkirk.

Mayor addresses blighted properties

DUNKIRK — The city has been working on cleaning up some properties. Mayor Jack Robbins is hoping to do more.

Commissioners stand by their actions

Commissioners heard a prepared response Monday from county attorney Wes Schemenaur to the letter The Commercial Review submitted to them May 10.

Lifetime LeMasters

Leland and Judy LeMaster were honored Saturday with The Spirit of Vicki Lifetime Achievement Award during the Jay County Community Awards at Spoke & Wheel Event Center.

New Jay advances

Jay County Plan Commission approved a development plan for the project from Hodson Energy following a public hearing Thursday.

Run returns Friday

Indiana’s Run for the Fallen will be back in Jay County this weekend.
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