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Firetruck purchase approved
Portland Board of Works approved the purchase of a new tanker truck for the fire department during its meeting Thursday. At a cost of more than half a million dollars, the new truck will replace a two-and-a-half-decade-old vehicle.
‘Truth’ debuts
The faith-based addiction recovery program’s new TV show, “Faith in Your Recovery – The Truth Behind Hope,” premiered Wednesday on new Roku TV channel MPowermeTV.
Park board looks toward the summer
Portland Park Board spent a chunk of its meeting Tuesday discussing schedules and maintenance needs for Portland Water Park.
Motion filed in lawsuit against police
Portland Police Department, Police Chief Dustin Mock and investigator Jeff Hopkins filed a motion to dismiss Monday in a lawsuit brought by former Portland police officer Patrick Long.
First hopefuls file
Incumbent Jay County Sheriff Ray Newton joined incumbent Jay County recorder Angie Byrum and Jay County Commissioner candidate Aaron Loy as the first local candidates to file for election when Jay County Clerk’s Office opened at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Fellow Republican Dwane Ford filed to challenge him for the party’s …
Looking to summer
Portland Park Board spent a chunk of its meeting Tuesday discussing schedules and maintenance needs for Portland Water Park.
Expressing excitement
The organization’s board started its first meeting of 2026 on Tuesday by welcoming new community development director Colby Cline and spent some time brainstorming about what success looks like moving forward.
Livestock ordinance advances
Portland City Council approved an ordinance on first reading Monday that would ban farm livestock in the city and set rules for owning chickens.
Village council welcomes new members
Fort Recovery Village Council has some new faces. Village residents Amy Wendel and Shawn Thobe have joined the council. Wendel was sworn into office Monday prior to village council’s regular meeting.
Finances are strong
The Jay School Corporation Board of Finance met Monday following a brief meeting of Jay School Board, learning that the corporation’s education and operation funds were both up slightly at the end of 2025.
Shining at state
Gretchen Link walked into the Indiana State Fair Queen Pageant over the weekend with the mindset that she was simply there for the ride. Then the judges named her to Miss Indiana State Fair Queen’s court.
New developer
Jay County native Colby Cline joins Jay County Development Corporation as its newest employee Tuesday.
GPC recommends
At the end of each year, “top 10” and “best of” lists are everywhere. They list the best songs, books, podcasts, movies, TV shows, video games, restaurants and tech. We do something a little different. Since 2019, we've asked our writers to share some of their favorite things. They are …
Portland turmoil tops list
This year’s top story was the turmoil in Portland city government, from frequent clashes at council meetings to the long list of lawsuits and/or tort claims.
Growing practice
It’s been a year of transition for Redkey Veterinary Clinic, which opened its expanded facility this summer and is now preparing to welcome a new veterinarian to its practice.
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