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Jay is rated ‘blue’ again

The positivity rate went down while overall cases went up. Still, the county was in the blue again.

Interrogation evidence

The state has presented its case. The jury only has one more testimonial to hear — the defendant's.

More funding may come

The first phase of the Portland airport runway extension will be constructed at no cost to the city. Now the hope is that the second phase will be fully federally funded as well.

Opening statements presented

Prosecutors say a Portland woman was the mastermind behind a murder. The defense argues she was oblivious to any potential plot.

Next step for wireless OK'd

New radio towers may be on the horizon for Jay County.

Board seeks final building offers

Jay School Board had a busy evening Monday as it approved the sale of one parcel, held off on selling another, hired a new business manager, heard an update about food service and listened to comments and information about a proposed business expansion.

Council to get building appraisal

Portland Police Department would like to make a new home in the current Jay School Corporation central office building. Whether or not that is a possibility will come down to appraisals.

Diller: Streets need some attention soon

FORT RECOVERY — Butler and Boundary streets may be getting work done sooner rather than later.

Murder trial to start Monday

The first of five murder trials scheduled for this year in Jay County will begin next week.

Boyd trial is moved to October

The trial of a Portland man charged with murder has been moved again.

Council OK’d bridge $$

Twenty-five years ago this week, Jay County Council was building bridges.

Jay permits total nearly $3.6 million

The first two months of the year were relatively quiet in terms of construction. One large project accounted for more than half of the total cost.

Hospice undergoing name change

Beginning next month, a local hospital will have a new moniker.

Work underway

Jay County’s hospital is in the midst of a year-long makeover. Work is already underway at IU Health Jay on projects that were announced in December and will continue throughout 2021.

Yager killed in crash

A Jay County man died following a traffic accident Thursday.
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