LOCAL

Riding back

3 Bar J Rodeo, will return Tuesday to the grandstand at the Jay County Fair.

Pool heater installed

Portland Park Board heard updates from regarding Portland Water Park during its meeting Tuesday, including that the new heater at the facility has been installed and will be activated Monday.

JCDC to continue work on lease

During a special meeting Tuesday, the Jay County Development Corporation (JDCC) board of directors agreed to have board member Josh Atkinson work through the proposed lease agreement with city attorney Wes Schemanur.

Fort Recovery awarded grants

Fort Recovery Village Council heard about two grants awarded to the village as well as funding allotted to Fort Recovery Morvilius Opera House during its meeting Monday.

Ordinance actions

Portland City Council addressed three ordinances during its meeting Monday, including approving the ordinance regarding sick leave benefit donations on first and second reading.

Program offered

Moral Reconation Therapy, a cognitive-behavioral treatment intended to help participants make better decisions and improve their behavior, is now in full swing at Jay County Jail.

‘He’s the guy’

The Jay County Democrats elected former two-term Portland mayor Randy Geesaman as their new chair during a reorganization meeting Friday evening. Indiana Democratic Party 3rd District Chair Chad Wierzbinski led the meeting.

County shares info on radios

Jay County officials are considering switching local first responders to the statewide radio system.

Jay rate is up to 3.9%

Indiana Department of Workforce Development estimates released Monday show Jay County with an unemployment rate of 3.9%.

Skycrest Solar stays on horizon

Construction plans for Skycrest Solar could still be a few years down the road. Regardless, renewable energy company Invenergy still has its sights set on establishing a solar farm in Jay County.

Mural complete, projects planned

Dunkirk City Council heard updates Monday regarding various projects completed and pending for the city building.

Vehicle recording policy approved

Jay County Commissioners approved a vehicle recording policy and consent form for employees during their meeting Monday.

West Nile found in Jay

On Friday evening, Jay County Health Department reported mosquitoes in Jay County have tested positive for West Nile Virus.

Queen sweep

Molly Muhlenkamp completed the trifecta Sunday evening as she was crowned the winner of the Miss Jay County Fair Queen Pageant in the auditorium at Jay County Junior-Senior High School.

Redkey updates employee policies

Redkey Town Council formally amended the town’s personnel policies, fired officer Chris Boggs and hired Ted Kolodka as a utility worker Thursday.
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