Campaign offering election advice

Folks considering a run for office in local government have a chance to learn more about the process next week.

Jay County Purdue Extension Office is partnering with Jay County Clerk’s Office in an effort to share advice with local residents about the process for running for local office, along with information about requirements and positions up for election in 2024. 

The program — it’s  also a collaboration with local political parties and current elected officials — will start at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Jay County Courthouse.

Those interested may register with the extension office by calling (260) 726-4707.

Program continues

Indiana Department of Natural Resources is continuing this year. The program allows Hoosier hunters to take their field-dressed deer to one of more than 50 meat processing sites in the state. The processor then butcher’s the meat and donates it to area food banks.

 Indiana Hunt for Hunger pays all processing fees. Participating meat processors in the area include Farmland Locker, Fisher Packing in Pennville, Glick’s Butcher Shop in Williamsburg, Knightstown Locker, Maddie Moos Custom Meats in Middletown, Manley Meats in Decatur, Oliver’s Butcher Shop in Union City, Winchester Custom Meats and Wright Brothers Buckstop in Redkey.

For more information, visit on.IN.gov/huntforhunger or contact [email protected] or (317) 232-0658.

Seeking feedback

Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is asking for feedback regarding how the state should spend federal grant funds to improve Indiana’s air quality.

IDEM received a $3 million initial grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a greenhouse gas emissions inventory and develop a plan, and may be eligible to apply for additional funding to implement strategies.

At on.IN.gov/cprg, Hoosiers can find an overview of the grant and other details as well as a link to a survey regarding how the funds should be spent.