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Committee tables vote on funding

Another entity has balked on appropriating money toward a proposed million-dollar animal control facility.

Council gives OK to raises

Former county engineer Dan Watson resigned at the end of 2020. Jay County highway superintendent Donnie Corn has taken over Watson’s former responsibilities, and road foreman David Shepherd is helping pick up the slack.

Orange again

Jay County is orange again. In Indiana State Department of Health’s update Wednesday, the county was rated “orange” (high risk of the spread of coronavirus) for the second consecutive week.

First vaccines

Jay County Health Department administered 50 doses during opening day of clinic Tuesday.

Holdman, Prescott combine for 14 measures

Legislation covers guns, COVID-19 response, other issues.

Funds rescinded

Two weeks ago, commissioners approved funding for a new animal control facility. On Monday, the new group reversed that decision.

Dunkirk plans to make updates

DUNKIRK — The city’s ordinances will continue to be updated in the new year, including several that have been defunct for years.

FR board thanked

School board members started the meeting Monday with a small surprise.

From occ to doc

Portland native Dr. Abby (Broering) Small has always had her eye on healthcare.

Snow buried Jay County

The first half of January 1996 was about one thing — snow.

Award nominations are open

It’s time to honor local residents and businesses.

Clinics are set

Coronavirus vaccines will be available to some Jay County residents beginning Tuesday.

City to seek credit

This may be the year Portland is done mitigating the wetland at the former site of XPLEX Extreme Competition Park.

County moves back to orange

We’re orange again. Indiana State Department of Health’s updated county metrics today moved Jay County back to “orange” (high risk for the spread of coronavirus).

Committee passes school funding bill

INDIANAPOLIS — A bill passed Wednesday through committee in the Indiana House of Representatives would ensure annual funding for Jay Schools wouldn’t decrease because of its virtual students.
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