Capsule Reports - Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Bids received

Jay County Commissioners took various bids for the owner-occupied rehabilitation program under advisement Monday.

The program — it was created using a $1 million Office of Community and Rural Affairs grant received for taking part in the Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program (HELP) planning process for federal coronavirus relief dollars — aims to make necessary repairs or upgrades to residents’ homes in the county. Work could include roof, water heater or heating ventilation and air conditioning unit replacements, electrical work or upgrades to make a home more accessible.

The following contractors made offers to complete work on a number of homes to be rehabilitated: All Circuit Electrical of Bryant, Dave’s Heating & Cooling of Portland, Mooreland Roofing and Construction of Richmond, Mustard Seed Remodeling of Portland and Fortitude Design and Consulting of Evansville.

Also Monday, commissioners Duane Monroe and Doug Horn, absent Chad Aker, signed a letter of intent for Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition to apply for a Department of Mental Health matching grant for national opioid settlement funds. Coalition director Kimbra Reynolds noted the organization can apply for up to $500,000, with hopes to apply for funding to cover capital expenses for The Vision on Votaw recovery home.