LOCAL
Celebrating 100
Rural Redkey native Herb Heston became centenarian Tuesday
Financial outlook remains strong
Projections shared Monday by treasurer Deanna Knapke estimate the school district will finish fiscal year 2025 — it ends June 30 — with a budget surplus of more than $2.73 million, bringing its year-end cash balance before encumbrances to $14.7 million. That’s up roughly $900,000 from projections made in May.
Sewer waiver ordinance clears 1st reading
Portland City Council approved an ordinance on first reading Monday to waive sewer fees for users whose property cannot be used following first, floods, wind or other “act of God.”
Mobile unit target is Dec. 2
Jay Schools superintendent Jeremy Gulley told Jay School Board on Monday that plans are on track for Jay County Junior-Senior High School students to begin using mobile classrooms Dec. 2.
For the Dawgs
Big Sean’s Dawgs opened in mid August at 124 N. Commerce St., Portland, the former home of Yergy’s BBQ.
Decisions needed on ARPA $
American Rescue Plan Act dollars need to be allocated by the end of the year. With December only a few weeks away, options are limited.
‘Alice,’ with a twist
Jay County Junior-Senior High School’s production of “Alice in Wonderland: Down the Rabbit Hole,” an adaptation of the 1865 Lewis Carroll novel, opens on Friday night.
Portland man is facing auto theft charges
Anthony T. Myers, 22, was arrested Tuesday and preliminarily charged with more than 20 counts, including 12 for auto theft.
County approves health insurance for 2025
Jay County Commissioners approved a nearly $1.58 million proposal Tuesday with Physicians Health Plan for a fully insured plan for employees next year.
Dunkirk approves ARPA spending
Dunkirk City Council approved various purchases and contracts to be paid for with American Rescue Plan Act funds during its regular meeting.
Redkey, Portland receive grant funding
Indiana Department of Transportation announced Community Crossings grants for Portland and Redkey on Thursday as part of almost $140 million in grants to 223 municipalities or counties statewide.
City will re-route line
Portland Board of Works on Thursday approved the installation of a new tap for the Hawkins Galleria and OK’d several quotes for upgrades at the street department.
County will switch insurance brokers
Jay County Commissioners decided to switch insurance brokers Wednesday.
Council hears report on lead lines
Portland City Council on Monday heard a report from Kurt Wanninger of Wessler Engineering regarding a pre-published rule from the federal government regarding the replacement of water lines.
JCDC looking at its future
A committee will be appointed to chart a course for Jay County Development Corporation. The organization’s board of directors held a special meeting following an executive session Tuesday to discuss the future following last week’s announcement that executive director Travis Richards is resigning effective Nov. 15.
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