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Jay unemployment back below 3%
Indiana Department of Workforce Development estimates released this week show that Jay County had an unemployment rate of 2.9% in September.
Cursed on the stage
JCHS production of ‘Salem’s Daughter’ will open Thursday
Ambulance will get load system
One of the county’s ambulances will have a new perk soon.
Contract, increase approved
Jay School Board on Monday approved its contract with Jay Classroom Teachers Association, memorandums of understanding with administrators and support staff, and pay increases for substitutes.
WJCC to celebrate
Pam Robbins, West Jay Community Center’s administrator, visited Dunkirk City Council on Monday to report that the facility will host an open house beginning at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8.
Aker and May are seeking District 4 seat
Candidates Judy Aker and Ron May answer a questionnaire about their plans if elected to the city council.
Funding approved
Jay County Commissioners approved contributing $175,000 for Jay County Baseball Club’s new facility during their meeting Monday.
Early voting starts Monday
Early voting for this year’s municipal election begins at 8:30 a.m. Monday in the voting room just inside the south door of Jay County Courthouse.
Library board looked at building options
Thirty years ago this week, the community was looking at its options for the library.
Redkey hires new town marshal
Redkey Town Council agreed to hire Chad Pusey, a Jay County native, as town marshal during its meeting Thursday. His employment is subject to required testing and signing a contract with the town.
Eley, May seeking office in Redkey
Incumbent Democrat Mary Eley and Republican Gloria May will square off in the election for Redkey clerk-treasurer.
Plan reviewed
Jason Clearwaters of engineering firm Butler, Fairman & Seufert gave a brief overview of the plan during the board’s meeting Wednesday, with few changes from previous versions.
Process paused
Portland Board of Works held off on awarding a bid for the demolition of the building during a special meeting Tuesday, agreeing to give Portland Redevelopment Commission some time to potentially develop a plan to save the structure.
Process paused
Local officials made clear that something needs to be done about the former Hunt’s building. But demolition is not imminent, yet.
City asked to pause demo process
CWC Latitudes consultant Ed Curtin, who assists the redevelopment commission, visited Portland City Council on Monday to ask that the city hold off on the demolition of the former Hunts building at 208 and 210 N. Meridian St. for at least a few months.
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