LOCAL GOVERNMENT
PD dismissed from lawsuit
Special Judge Douglas K. Mawhorr dismissed the Portland Police Department from a lawsuit filed by clerk-treasurer Lori Phillips, though claims against the city, Police Chief Dustin Mock and investigator Jeff Hopkins remain active.
County slices facility budget
Jay County Council slashed the living facility’s budget for next year in half on Wednesday following a first reading of the 2026 budget.
Council creates park board
Redkey Town Council approved an ordinance establishing a park and recreation board and heard updated estimates for proposed renovations to Morgan Park at its meeting Tuesday.
Redkey is facing tort claim
A tort claim has been filed in relation to the death of a Redkey woman this spring.
Dunkirk 2026 budget approved
Dunkirk City Council approved the city’s $2.64 million budget for next year during its meeting Monday.
County OKs radio lease
Jay County Commissioners approved a resolution Monday agreeing to a $4.64 million lease with Motorola for new radio equipment.
No new residents for county facility
Jay County Commissioners decided not to allow new residents during a meeting Monday. They also discussed establishing pay incentives for employees to continue working for the county until the facility closes and heard about a potential path forward with The Journey Home of Winchester.
Project underway
Portland Board of Aviation was updated on the facility’s apron expansion project Wednesday and discussed plans for federal funding moving forward.
Council looks at plans for possible upgrades to pool
Fort Recovery Village Council heard updates on the pool renovation project at its meeting Monday.
Vote centers planned
Jay County Election Board shared details Monday at a public hearing about its plan to begin using vote centers in 2026.
Heated again
Council members, the clerk-treasurer and the mayor were at odds again Monday night, with the 2026 budget as the first subject of contention. The second was another new tort claim, this one filed by Portland Police Chief Dustin Mock and investigator Jeff Hopkins against six defendants.
Enrollment is up
Superintendent Jeremy Gulley reported to Jay School Board on Monday that enrollment in Jay School Corporation has increased for the 2025-26 school year.
Motion to dismiss filed in suit
Attorney Katlyn M. Christman filed a motion Friday to dismiss Portland clerk-treasurer Lori Phillips’ lawsuit against the police department, Portland Police Chief Dustin Mock and investigator Jeff Hopkins, arguing that they cannot be sued.
Hearing on vote centers set for Monday
The majority of Indiana counties either already have vote centers or are in the process of implementing them. Local officials hope to join that list soon, allowing registered voters in Jay County to cast ballots at any county designated location starting in 2026.
Cuts made to ’26 budget proposal
Jay County Council agreed Wednesday to advertise a $26.1 million budget for 2026, a decrease of about $902,000 from the budget reviewed Sept. 2. It now sits at an increase of $2 million (roughly 8%) from the current year.
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