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King to purchase stations from Weavers

Jay County’s radio station will have a new owner. Rob and Mindy Weaver are in the process of selling their Jay and Adams County radio stations to Mark King, Rob Weaver confirmed Friday.

Commissioners approve EDIT requests

Commissioners made a few funding decisions Thursday. Council will consider whether to allocate dollars to those choices next month. Jay County Commissioners reviewed applications again for this year’s economic development income tax (EDIT) dollars.

Council OKs a change to vote centers

Jay County Council approved a resolution Wednesday designating the county as a vote center county. The decision hinges on commissioners’ approval Monday as well as a lengthy implementation process that includes forming a study committee, drafting a plan and seeking public comment.

Leftover $ could be used for AWOS

Portland Board of Aviation heard information about the weather station during its brief meeting Wednesday.

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Students will bring humorous, heartwarming ‘Cinderella’ musical to the stage this weekend

Village approves rezoning property

Fort Recovery Village Council approved amendments to the village’s zoning map and regulations on a first reading, rezoning the property at 105 S. Elm St. to commercial and prohibiting first-floor residential use in central commercial district buildings.

Fair on fire

Country artist Nate Smith, whose hits include ‘World on Fire,’ will headline ‘25 Jay County Fair

Virtual pilot approved

Jay School Board approved a pilot program for a new Jay County Junior-Senior High School Virtual Academy for the 2025-26 school year.

Just Treble wins its division

Jay County High School’s performing arts groups had a strong day of competition Saturday, with the Just Treble show choir taking first in the Single Clef division in the Kenton Cup while Patriot Edition was third in the Mixed Division. The school’s color guard led its round and was 15th …

Invenergy solar project goes online

A firm that is planning a solar facility in Jay County launched operations at a new Texas facility last week. Invenergy’s Delilah I Solar Energy Center in Lamar and Red River counties launched operations on Thursday.

Former officer pleads to sexual misconduct with detainee

A former Jay County Jail correction officer pleaded guilty Friday to engaging in sexual relations with an inmate.

Message remains

Church services. Bible school. Weddings. Baptisms. Live nativity scenes. All memories First American Baptist Church attendees shared from the church’s 154 years. Now, new memories will be made elsewhere. Past and current Dunkirk community members attended the church’s final service Jan. 19.

Bruns named citizen of year

Fort Recovery Chamber of Commerce announced its 2024 award winners and nominees Monday.

County supports additional access

Locations have been identified in Jay County that are in need of better access to internet, and funding is available to change the broadband outlook. One service provider is throwing its hat in the ring.

Stage invaders

“Everyone Gets Abducted By Aliens: A Cautionary Tale” takes to the stage at 7 p.m. Thursday at Arts Place, with subsequent showings slated for 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
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