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Ag partnership
Jay County Farm Bureau was looking for new ways to reach local youth. Jay County Public Library is always seeking options to expand its programming. Their partnership has grown from an initial event to a full schedule of annual offerings that provide children with education about agriculture.
FR Schools accept bid
Fort Recovery School Board accepted a $870,000 bid Friday from Smith-Boughan Mechanical Service Solutions of Lima, Ohio, for replacing HVAC equipment at Fort Recovery Elementary and Middle School.
Annual report to state approved
Portland Redevelopment Commission approved its annual report during a special meeting Friday.
Contracts with Tavzel, Lutheran OK'd
Portland Board of Aviation approved contracts Monday with airport manager Hal Tavzel and Lutheran Air, extending their relationships with Portland Municipal Airport.
Jay Co. rate jumps to 25th-lowest
Jay County’s rate improved to 25th-lowest among the state’s 92 counties according to estimates the Indiana Department of Workforce Development released on Tuesday.
Cases of avian flu ID’d in Jay, Adams
On Sunday, Indiana State Board of Animal Health identified the 11th case of highly pathogenic avian flu in the county at a commercial table egg pullet facility.
Mason sentenced to six years
Brianna F. Mason, 24, Sidney, was sentenced Wednesday to six years in Indiana Department of Correction for a Level 4 felony for causing death when operating a vehicle while intoxicated. She also received one-year sentences for two Level 6 felonies for criminal recklessness.
Tweaks made to staffing at FRLS
Fort Recovery School Board approved the district’s staffing plan Monday for the 2025-26 school year.
Butler Street project underway
Fort Recovery Village Council discussed its ongoing reconstruction project and related traffic issues Monday. It also hired Choice One Engineering as the village’s consulting engineer for its Safe Routes to School projects planned for 2027.
Mayor, council at odds again
Portland City Council members criticized Mayor Jeff Westlake at the conclusion of their meeting Monday for introducing an issue involving vacation time for a police officer without providing them information in advance.
Bid awarded for tornado repairs
Muhlenkamp will handle $2.2 million in work on building’s junior high wing
Just Treble places second again
The show choirs and color guard closed their seasons strong. Jay County High School’s Just Treble capped its competition schedule Saturday with a third consecutive runner-up finish, taking the No. 2 spot at the Columbia City Cup. Patriot Edition placed third while the school’s color guard was sixth in its …
Money focused
State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) and State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) discussed Senate Bill 1 — it focuses on property taxes — as well as various other measures making their way through the Indiana Statehouse during a legislative update Saturday morning at West Jay Community Center.
Signing Day events scheduled
Jay County Junior-Senior High School’s career fair is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 3. Interview day will follow from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, with signing day by appointment.
Moving toward moratorium
The county is moving on moratoriums. Jay County Plan Commission OK’d moving forward with enacting two 12-month moratoriums Thursday on commercial battery storage facilities and new solar farm developments in the county.
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