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Gallery hosting pouring workshop
The Anna Bier Gallery of Greenville, Ohio, will host a paint pouring workshop at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8.
Identity changes in time
Since I was 9, I’ve been involved in school plays and community theater. Putting on a face is easy for me once I know what you expect of me. Then, like that, I’m performing. All I have to do is introduce myself.
Fall into fun this October at library
Jay County Public Library will be offering free fall festivities in October. The library and Jay County Farm Bureau have activities set up for families inside the building at 315 N. Ship St., Portland, and in the west parking lot from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 17. Activities include “bobbing” …
Single parents need more credit
I have a tremendous amount of respect for single parents.
Masquerade ball set for November
A new event is coming to the fairgrounds this year.
Stroke awareness website is now available
The website offers games and activities designed to provide education on recognizing the warning signs of a stroke. It also has information about stroke prevention, risk factors, warning signs, treatment and recovery.
Submit design for poll sticker
The Indiana Secretary of State is hosting a contest to design the “I Voted” sticker that will be handed out at the polls in November.
Former principal left lasting impact
At our Jay County High School Class of 1984 40th class reunion held Sept. 7, Bob Anderson was invited as a guest of honor.
Marriage licenses - Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024
Marriage licenses - Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024
Heritage Festival slated for end of month
Jay County Historical Society will host its annual Heritage Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, and Sunday, Sept. 29.
Library hosts new series
“Be Your Best Self,” a three-part series for the fall season, begins at 6 p.m. Sept. 24. Jenni VanSkyock of IU Health Jay will lead the series, which explores different topics each month to help with mental health and self-love. The Sept. 24 session will focus on changing a person’s …
Dirty lawman got a second chance
Blackford County Sheriff Ira Barton was 49 when a photo of him with wide, hooded eyes appeared in a Muncie newspaper on Dec. 29, 1931. A headline read “Jailed!”
Tickets now available for ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’
Tickets are on sale for Jay County Civic Theatre’s upcoming production, “The Play That Goes Wrong.”
Richard and Claudia Jones
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Parents handle grief for now
It’s inevitable our daughter will experience grief. She can sit this one out for now. Charlie, the charter member of the “Chrissy & Chris Rescue Zoo,” crossed the rainbow bridge Aug. 19.
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