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Super summer reading starts now
Jay County Public Library’s super summer reading challenge starts this week.
Coldrens celebrate 60 years
John Coldren and Diane Wiley wed May 30, 1965. The Portland High School sweethearts have lived in Jay County for 56 years.
Follow through on goals you set
During finals week, I remember turning to a friend and saying, “I hope summer is boring — just me working and hanging out with family.” At the time, that sounded like the ideal break after a stressful semester. I think I jinxed myself.
Summer meals will be available
Jay School Corporation is providing free meals again for children younger than 18 this summer.
Parents take no chances
Do hospitals give discounts for frequent visitors? Is there some sort of punch card like you get at coffee shops? Buy five, get the sixth one free?
Grants are available for health screenings
Adams Memorial Hospital recently announced funding is available for free mammogram screenings.
Sorority news - Thursday, May 15, 2025
Eta Chi Chapter of Sigma Phi Gamma International Sorority met May 6 for a business meeting at Mount Tabor Hall in Dunkirk. President Marsha Eglin opened the meeting with the pledge. The secretary read the minutes of the April meeting that were approved. Shari Van Nueland gave the treasurer’s report.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - Marriage licenses
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - Marriage licenses
No water needed
While randomly scrolling a social media boating page, a post on the page asked, “What’s your most memorable moment towing a boat?” I replied, and realized it’s a story that a few of you may get a kick out of.
Coalition grants are available
Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition’s grant applications for 2025 are open.
FR car show set for Friday
Fort Street Car Classics will host a cruise-in from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday in downtown Fort Recovery. Cars, trucks and motorcycles are all welcome to participate. Proceeds will be used to fund automotive scholarships and community organizations. For more information, call (419) 375-4908.
Minnetrista to host garden fair Saturday
Minnetrista Museum and Gardens will host its Garden Fair from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 9, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10.
Cincinnatus seeks nominees
The organization honors those who have contributed to the Jay County community through volunteer efforts by inducting them into the Jay County Hall of Fame at the fairgrounds in Portland. This year’s ceremony is slated for July 2.
Embrace next adventure
My freshman year flew by and it’s hard to believe I’m home again until August. I have been reflecting a lot on everything that has happened and I still can’t believe that the scared girl who had to tell herself “get through today” daily in the fall is the same …
Auditions are next week
Jay County Civic Theatre will hold auditions for its September production of “Legally Blonde The Musical” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 5, and Tuesday, May 6, at the Jay County Campus of Arts Place, 131 E. Walnut St., Portland.
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