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Plans for The Venue fall through
Portland Redevelopment Commission learned Friday that Dave Smuts, one of the music promoters involved in the project, indicated that his group will not pursue development of The Venue at 105 W. Main St. and that they are open to selling the building.
Redkey Town Council gets primer on budget
Redkey Town Council members learned more about budgets during a two-hour meeting Thursday. Redkey’s budget adoption is set for Tuesday’s meeting.
Emergency planning
Portland firefighter Zach Hudson presented information to the city’s aviation board Wednesday regarding work toward creating a plan and providing training to familiarize emergency responders with the airport.
DNR awards grant to Bryant fire department
Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry announced Tuesday that it has awarded a $5,000 grant to Bryant Volunteer Fire Department.
Police looking for men involved in alleged abduction
Police are looking for two men after they allegedly abducted a woman in Portland. Jay County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release Wednesday morning regarding the incident, saying the woman was found safely and the incident remains under investigation.
Board reviews tentative agreement
Jay School Board reviewed the tentative agreement with Jay Classroom Teachers Association during its meeting Monday.
The first straw
Don’t expect to see any crows in Fort Recovery. There are simply too many sentinels keeping watch for them to come near.
Jay School Corporation was prepping for Red Ribbon Week
Twenty-five years ago this week, local students were getting ready for a week of learning about the dangers of drugs.
Plan approved
Starting in the 2026 primary, Jay County will use two vote center locations for Election Day — Jay Community Center in Portland and West Jay Community Center in Dunkirk. Voters may cast their ballots at either location.
Going gray
The installation of new siding is part of an ongoing project to make upgrades at Youth Service Bureau’s residential facility.
Council still has budget questions
Members discuss setting up call with consultant
Open burning ordinance proposed
Jay County Commissioners reviewed a draft ordinance Tuesday that would regulate controlled fires.
Jury trial set
On Tuesday, Special Judge Douglass K. Mawhorr scheduled a two-day jury trial for Portland clerk-treasurer Lori Phillips’ lawsuit against the City of Portland, Police Chief Dustin Mock and investigator Jeff Hopkins was scheduled for Nov. 2 and 3, 2026.
County approves severance offer for workers
Jay County Country Living needs its employees to stay until the facility closes. Jay County Commissioners have agreed to compensate them for sticking around and to provide an incentive to close sooner.
Surpluses expected to end
FORT RECOVERY — Budget surpluses are projected to end in coming years. Fort Recovery School Board heard its five-year financial forecast Monday.
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