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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.
Purchasing vac, sweeper
Dunkirk City Council approved the purchase of a street sweeper and a new vacuum truck during its meeting on Monday.
County adjusts scope of contract
Commissioners heard from Integrated Public Safety Commission statewide interoperability coordinator Andrea Baughn and OK’d moving forward with a change in scope in the contract with Ritter Strategic Services during their meeting Monday.
Tax changes questioned
State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) and State Reps. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and Matt Lehman (R-Berne) shared legislative session updates Saturday at John Jay Center for Learning.
Taxes top the list
State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) and State Reps. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and Matt Lehman (R-Berne) shared legislative session updates Saturday at John Jay Center for Learning.
Commissioners discuss altering radio contract
Commissioners met with Barry Ritter and other representatives of Ritter Strategic Services on Thursday to discuss potentially altering the county’s contract. Commissioners didn’t make a decision Thursday, noting they will revisit the topic at their meeting Monday.
On the move
State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) has had two bills clear the Indiana Senate thus far while State Reps. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and Matt Lehman (R-Berne) have each had one bill make its way through the Indiana House.
Redevelopment Commission to look at engineering contract
County officials entered into an interlocal agreement with Jay County Redevelopment Commission in November to use remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds for a housing project in Portland.
Electrical upgrades OK’d for Runkle-Miller
Portland Park Board awarded a $20,200 contract Tuesday to Coppersmith Electric for upgrades at Portland Memorial Park’s Runkle-Miller Field.
Curtis draws 78-year sentence
Ceaser Curtis, 51, was sentenced Wednesday in Delaware Circuit Court to 78 years in Indiana Department of Correction for the murder of 46-year-old Marcia Curtis. He was found guilty in December after a five-day jury trial.
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