Friday, May 6, 2016

Deer accident
A Dunkirk woman’s truck hit a deer Thursday evening in Penn Township.
Janet S. Burris, 66, 487 Haskell Road, told Jay County Sheriff’s Office she was traveling south on Indiana 1 near its intersection with county road 350 North when a deer ran onto the road. She said she was unable to avoid striking the animal with her 2012 Chevrolet Acadia.
Damage in the 8:55 p.m. crash is estimated between $2,500 and $5,000.

Taxes due
The deadline for paying the spring installment of property taxes is Tuesday.
The Jay County treasurer’s office at the courthouse is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office will also be open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. If payments are mailed, the envelope must be postmarked by May 10.

Clean up
Fort Recovery’s spring clean-up day is Saturday.
There will be an additional trash collection, for which items must be set at the curb by 6 a.m. Appliances will be picked up, but tires, concrete, bricks and yard waste will not be accepted.