Sunday, May 31, 2020

Acreage sought connecting to nature preserve

Friends of the Limberlost is seeking donations to help acquire 10.42 acres of flood-prone land north of the Loblolly Marsh Nature Preserve in northern Jay County.
As clubs re-start, send in info

As things begin to return to a “new normal,” many clubs and organizations are beginning to meet again on a regular basis.
Fair queen contest applications ready

Application packets for the 2020 Miss Jay County Fair queen pageant are available at True Value Hardware, Jay County High School and Dollar General.
Library will reopen Tuesday

Jay County Public Library will reopen to the public on Tuesday.
Minnetrista project wins a history award

Minnetrista has won an award of excellence from the American Association for State and Local History for “In My Hands, In My Heart.”
Community Center adjusts calendar

Jay Community Center’s calendar has been undergoing serious revision during the coronavirus pandemic.
Virtual support group forming

LifeStream Services is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter and Dementia Friends Indiana to offer a virtual Dementia Caregiver Support Group.
Virus knocks off summer festivals

It’s official.
Crouch honored as chef of year for Indy region

Jay County native Jason Crouch has won the Chef of the Year Award from the Indianapolis Chapter of the American Culinary Federation.
Brianna’s Hope offers training for its leaders

A Better Life/Brianna’s Hope is offering a training session Saturday morning via Zoom for those interested in becoming a chapter leader.
Genealogy library to be open for limited hours

The Jay County Historical Society has announced new hours for the genealogy library, but the museum will not reopen until June 16.
Library phasing in usual services

Curbside service is returning to Jay County Public Library.
Asbury launches food drive

Asbury United Methodist Church is hosting a food drive for the Helping Hand Food Bank at Community and Family Services in Portland.
Minnetrista to try modified market

The Farmers Market at Minnetrista in Muncie will be open on a modified basis beginning Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to noon.
District art contest online

Rep. Jim Banks announced this week that due to concerns related to COVID-19, his office is switching to an electronic submission process for the 2020 Congressional Art Competition.

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