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Idea expanded
The Kohler’s first intent with the former Moser Motors property had been to offer automotive maintenance for their own fleet.
Bowers charged with conduct harmful
Joel R. Bowers, 37, 116 S. Middle St., Portland, is accused of masturbating in front of a class of eighth grade students on April 9. Bowers was arrested Tuesday and charged in Jay Superior Court with performance before a minor that is harmful to minors and dissemination of matter harmful …
JCDC approves contract
JCDC’s board of directors unanimously approved its contract with the city during its meeting Tuesday.
Park $ set aside
Portland Park Board agreed Tuesday to encumber $30,000 to go toward purchasing new playground equipment for the park in 2025.
Resolution approved
Jay School Board during a special meeting Monday approved a resolution allowing superintendent Jeremy Gulley to act on its behalf in regard to the response to the Sept. 22 tornado that hit Jay County Junior-Senior High School.
A golden opportunity
Jay County Wrestling Club athletes spent about 40 minutes Saturday afternoon learning from Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle, who went on to have a career in professional wrestling and was the featured attraction for the evening’s Delaware County Championship Wrestling Invasion V event at Jay Community Center.
Students to return Monday
Jay School Corporation early Friday afternoon announced that Jay County Junior-Senior High School will return to in-person learning Monday after a week away from the building that was damaged in the Sunday evening tornado.
Brenner receives 20-year sentence
Cody A. Brenner, 33, 317 E. North St., was sentenced Friday to 20 years in Indiana Department of Corrections.
Parade canceled
The Jay County High School homecoming parade has been canceled.
Center presented
Westminster Preschool Portland at the Jay County Early Learning Center had its ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday afternoon and was open for five hours to tour the facility.
Emergency declared
Jay County Commissioners during an emergency meeting Thursday afternoon approved a resolution declaring a state of emergency in Jay County following the Sunday evening tornado.
Council pulls back funding slated for JCDC
Jay County Council agreed on a split 3-2 vote Wednesday to make a $140,000 appropriation reduction in the economic development income tax (EDIT) fund for the current year. Council members said the dollars had been intended to serve as Jay County Development Corporation’s 2024 budget.
Former deputy arrested for a felony
Derek J. Bogenschutz, 36, Peru, was arrested and booked into Miami County Jail on Wednesday for allegedly harassing two people with a fake Facebook account created for state department investigations. He faces a Level 6 felony in Jay Superior Court for identity deception.
Council makes $140,000 appropriation reduction
Jay County Council agreed on a split 3-2 vote Wednesday to make a $140,000 appropriation reduction in the economic development income tax (EDIT) fund for the current year. Council members said the dollars had been intended to serve as Jay County Development Corporation’s 2024 budget.
Former Jay County deputy accused of identity deception
Derek J. Bogenschutz, 36, Peru, was arrested and booked into Miami County Jail on Wednesday for allegedly harassed two people with a fake Facebook account created for state department investigations. He faces a Level 6 felony in Jay Superior Court for the alleged crime.
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