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Storm resulted in damage across county

Twenty-five years ago this week, a storm slammed Jay County.

Life in prison

A 28-year-old Portland woman will spend the rest of her life behind bars for the death of her 5-year-old son.

Airport runway extension awarded

Local officials worked on and off for decades to construct a longer runway at the city’s airport. Finally completed last year, it is now an award-winning project

Witnesses describe injuries

She told police she didn’t know how her son died so fast. The prosecution shared more evidence Tuesday and Wednesday to attempt to prove otherwise.

Testimony describes neglect

Prosecutors say Chelsea Crossland knowingly killed her son. Her attorneys argue it was neglect resulting in death, not murder.

Plans presented

The process of bidding on an improvement project for outdoor athletic facilities at Jay County Junior-Senior High School is expected to begin next month.

Council reviews two proposals

A new state law will require that government units record, and in most cases live-steam, their meetings beginning in 2025.

Village awards paving project

A contract has been awarded for the next street reconstruction project.

Fort Recovery will purchase a new bus

Fort Recovery Local Schools will be getting a new bus.

Charge dismissed as trial is underway

A Portland woman accused of neglecting and killing her son started her trial Monday.

Essay winner

A local elementary student won an award last month for writing an essay.

Heart association honors IU Health, Reid

Two health care organizations were awarded last week.

Reitz served as a White House intern

Twenty-five years ago this week, a Portland man came in contact, quite literally, with the president.

Dirksen wins one for the boys

There had been a pattern in the large animal supreme showmanship competition. Girls won the trophy seven times in a row, starting with Kyndal Miller in 2015 and continuing through Lindy Mercer last year. Eli Dirksen broke the trend.

Scotty on stage

Country music artist Scotty McCreery performs in the haze Friday night in front of the grandstand at the Jay County Fair.
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