Police partner with pantry

The Dunkirk Police Department is partnering with Dunkirk Church of the Nazarene’s food pantry during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Because many have been without income, the food pantry, which has been in operation for more than seven years, is seeing a jump in traffic.

The food pantry, which is completely free, is open the second Thursday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m..

Those wishing to donate food items can drop the items on their front porch and contact the police department between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

A Dunkirk police officer will then pick up the donations and deliver them to the food pantry.

Doing it this way complies with social distancing guidelines while still helping other Dunkirk citizens, noted Chief Dane Mumbower.



No banquet

Madison School alumni have joined others in canceling this year’s alumni banquet because of the pandemic.

The alumni association’s annual scholarships will still be awarded this year through The Portland Foundation.

Those wishing to donate to the scholarship fund should send donations to Dennis Theurer, Scholarship Fund Donation, 14429 E. 196th St., Noblesville, Indiana 46060.

The 2021 banquet will be held on May 15, 2021.



Donations sought

The United Way of Jay County is accepting cash donations for COVID-19 Relief.

Checks should be made payable to the United Way of Jay County.

These funds will go to agencies and organizations who are assisting those who are in need at this time for such things as food, rental assistance and medical assistance.

Donors should note on the check that this is for COVID-19 Relief.

Donations can be mailed to United Way of Jay County, P O Box 204, Portland, IN 47371.

They can also be dropped off at the First Financial Bank’s night deposit box at 112 N. Meridian St., Portland, or either drive-up window or the night deposit box at CrossRoads Financial Credit Union.

For more information, call (260) 726-7010 or e-mail [email protected].