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Dress code changes proposed
Jay School Board on Monday received proposed updates to the elementary and junior-senior high handbooks, including to the dress code policy, for review in preparation for a vote at its May meeting.
Loans available to cover ag losses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that Randolph County has been declared a natural disaster area, making it and adjacent counties Jay, Delaware, Henry, Wayne and Darke County, Ohio, eligible for physical loss loans.
Teacher placed on leave
Jay Schools superintendent Jeremy Gulley confirmed Saturday afternoon that Joel Bowers was placed on administrative leave Thursday.
Patriots rallied in cold for comeback win
Twenty-five years ago this week, the Patriots came roaring back for a victory.
Expanding again
Joyce/Dayton Corporation held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday to celebrate the start of a nearly $9 million project that will mark the 11th expansion of its manufacturing facility.
Asking for exemption
Jay County Council and Jay County Commissioner Chad Aker learned more Wednesday about Mainstream Fiber Networks’ proposal to establish an infrastructure development zone along with its 395-mile broadband internet project in Jay County.
Awarded $35 million
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Thursday morning that the East Central Region, which includes Jay County, was awarded $35 million through the second round of Indiana Regional Acceleration and Development Initiative.
Change requested
Jay County Council heard Wednesday from Leeward Renewable Energy, the business proposing to build Rose Gold Solar in Jay County. The company will return next month with a formal request to amend its economic development agreement with the county in respect to its construction and commercial operation start dates.
County receives grant for paving
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Department of Transportation announced Wednesday morning that Jay County was awarded a $1.18 million Community Crossings grant for road work.
Choosing Trinity
The image by Pittsburgh photographer Dustin McGrew is one of the many that has circulated on social media since Monday afternoon’s solar eclipse.
Commissioners request another meeting
Commissioners tabled a decision Monday on a contract with Jay County Development Corporation and asked to hold an executive session to discuss the service agreement with JCDC’s executive director and board president.
Premiums, deductibles up
Dunkirk City Council on Monday approved a contract with Barnum and Brown Insurance for the bulk of its insurance policies for the city at a 16.6% increase in cost over the previous year.
County jail is lacking in staff
Jay County Commissioners heard Monday from Sheriff Ray Newton, who talked about the need to hire and retain more officers at Jay County Jail.
Early voting begins Tuesday
Voters can head to the polls beginning next week.
Finalists announced
Jay County Chamber of Commerce announced the finalists for the Jay County Community Awards late Friday afternoon, with three longtime members of volunteer boards — Leland and Judy LeMaster, and Gary Stewart — leading the list as nominees for the Spirit of Vicki Lifetime Achievement Award.
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