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Bizy Dips plans expansion
Council sends loan request back to advisory committee to create development agreement
Stadium revisited
Jay School Board on Monday awarded a contract for work on the pool at Jay County Junior-Senior High School and revisited the possibility of more extensive work at Harold E. Schutz Memorial Stadium.
Multiple blood drives set for November
The American Red Cross has several blood drives scheduled for November.
Jay County grads open Winchester tavern
After years of talking about opening a neighborhood bar, David and Theresa Hopkins have found their perfect fit in Winchester.
Still in need
The government shutdown is over. The need remains.
Prelim work on Skycrest can start
Jay County Plan Commission OK’d a request Thursday for Invenergy to begin limited construction on its prospective solar farm in Jay County.
Nearing closure
Jay County Council approved the 2026 salary ordinance and an amendment that lists incentive pay amounts for living facility employees Wednesday. Council members also made an $82,000 additional appropriation for the severance bonuses.
Schools propose deal for TIF $
Representatives of Jay Schools have expressed concerns about funding cuts in future years. The county may opt into an agreement specifying a portion of tax increment financing dollars go toward the local school system each year.
In one place
Family Resource Center of Jay County opened in July at 827 W. High St., Portland. Located in the same building as Jay County Early Learning Center — formerly Judge Haynes Elementary School — the facility offers community services and opportunities for families.
Annexation process can proceed
Dunkirk City Council heard updates Monday regarding plans for the 10 acres of property on the south side of the city.
Winterfest kicks off next weekend
Jay County Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its Winterfest celebration.
Shrack to take over
The courthouse has a new superintendent.
Incumbents celebrated wins
Twenty-five years ago this week, incumbents were celebrating victories.
Street sweeper purchase approved
Portland Board of Works approved the purchase of the street sweeper, the changes to the project and the hiring of Luke Darby as a full-time firefighter at its meeting Thursday.
Long files suit against city
Former Portland Police Officer Patrick Long filed a lawsuit Wednesday in Jay Superior Court against the City of Portland, its police department, Police Chief Dustin Mock and investigator Jeff Hopkins.
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