Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Keihn files
The first candidate has filed to run for Bryant Town Board.
Eddie Keihn, 207 E. Wilson St., filed as an independent to run for the office. He is currently slated to run against two other independents — Gregg Ellenberger and incumbent Scott Schoenlein.

One hurt
A Portland woman complained of back pain after an accident in the 600 block of North Pleasant Street in Portland shortly after 2 p.m. Monday.
Chastity N. Richman, 38, 609 N. Pleasant St., was a passenger in a car driven by Tammy J. Fisher, 49, of the same address.
Fisher told Portland police she was southbound on North Pleasant Street and was attempting to turn into her driveway when her 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser was struck by a 2013 Chrysler driven by Misty J. Saxman, 41, 670 E. 400 North, Portland.
Total damage was estimated between $1,000 and $2,500.

Gun stolen
Steven Gillette, 11141 W. 600 South, Redkey, reported to the Jay County Sheriff’s Office Monday the theft of a pistol from his home.
Gillette said he had left his residence and found the front door of the house open when he returned. The theft is believed to have occurred between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday.
The gun was described as a Davis Model DM 22 two-shot derringer with cherry wood grips.

Barn damaged
Marcia Highley, 8865 W. 550 North, Pennville, reported to the Jay County Sheriff’s Office Monday that someone had damaged a barn on her property.
An unknown vehicle ran into the barn, on the northeast side, possibly coming from the east from Indiana 1. The incident is believed to have occurred between 10 p.m. Sunday and 8:30 a.m. Monday.

Backing accident
Between $1,000 and $2,500 in damage was reported when a van driven by a rural Portland man struck a parked minivan while backing up in a driveway at 1863 E. 500 North about 7:15 a.m. Monday.
Robert L. Shawver, 54, 2657 E. 500 North, was backing a 2001 Ford Econoline when it collided with a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan registered to Margaret J. Meyers, 208 E. Walnut St., Bryant.