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Redkey police to get new guns
Redkey Town Council approved a request Thursday from Marshal Zach Moser to purchase six Glock 9mm pistols from Kiesler Police Supply of Jeffersonville for just under $1,000.
Second lawsuit filed
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana on Tuesday filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court Northern Division of Indiana (Fort Wayne) against Brad Milleman and nurses Rebecca Hudson and Nancy Snyder alleging that two separate searches were invasive and violated a girl's rights against unreasonable searches and seizures …
Apron plans confirmed
Portland Board of Aviation on Wednesday approved sending a letter of intent to the Federal Aviation Administration to use federal funding for an apron expansion project at Portland Municipal Airport.
Watson files for commissioner
Blake Watson turned in paperwork Wednesday afternoon to seek the Democratic nomination for the south district Jay County Commissioner seat.
Second hopeful files for treasurer
Jonelle Foreman, a Republican, filed Tuesday to run for Jay County Treasurer.
More trash talk
Portland City Council on Tuesday discussed Mayor Jeff Westlake’s proposed changes to the city’s trash collection ordinance as well as the potential addition of an ordinance governing RVs.
Decorum measure draws support
House Bill 1338, authored by State Rep. J.D. Prescott, received support from groups representing government officials as well as the state’s public access counselor and had a Democrat sign on as a sponsor during the House Government and Regulatory Reform Committee meeting Tuesday.
FR is seeking another grant
FORT RECOVERY — The village is applying for another grant.
Show-ing off
Jay County High School’s show choirs will host a competition preview show at 7 p.m. Monday to help raise money to support their annual activities. (Admission is $5 and doors will open at 6:30 p.m.)
Three file for District 33 seat
Incumbent Republican J.D. Prescott, Democrat John Bartlett and Republican Greg LeMaster all filed last week to run for their party’s nomination for state representative in District 33.
Weather kept students on extended break
Twenty-five years ago this week, students in Jay County were enjoying a lengthy winter break.
Foundations get GIFT VIII funding
Three counties, including Jay, were awarded funding recently to address key issues.
New chief
Continue drug enforcement efforts and build morale. Communicate with the public and create more community events. These are some of the ideas Dustin Mock, Portland’s new chief of police, has in mind moving forward.
New superintendent
Improving the city’s amenities is a key focus for Matt Shauver, the new superintendent of Portland’s street and parks department.
Downtown demo
Another downtown building will come down.
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