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Child critical
An 8-year-old Portland girl is hospitalized following a collision Thursday on the county’s west side.
Future focused
Agustin Casillas is looking to the future.
Facade $ approved
Portland’s Facade Committee on Wednesday approved funding for The Venue of Portland and Portland Elks Lodge.
Vehicle purchase OK'd
During a special meeting Tuesday, Portland Board of Works approved the purchase of three new trucks for the police department. It also OK’d having them equipped as police vehicles, pending approval of funding for that purpose from Portland City Council.
Rate highest since 2020
According to estimates Indiana Department of Workforce Development released this week, Jay County’s unemployment rate for February came in at 4.1%.
House destroyed by fire removed
Dunkirk City Council on Monday approved paying $4,000 to Kesler Excavation for its work to remove the house that burned March 12 on the south side of the city.
Progress made toward rehab program
Jay County Commissioners heard an update Monday about the $1 million program mostly funded through a grant from Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. The county is contributing a match of about $90,000 in American Rescue Plan Act dollars toward the program, which was offered as an incentive for …
Ordinance changes sought by council
Redkey Town Council discussed various ordinances and agreed to move forward with making some amendments during a nearly two-and-a-half-hour meeting Thursday.
Board OKs agreement
Portland Board of Aviation on Wednesday approved an indemnity agreement with HIS Constructors that puts the company on the hook for any penalties that may stem from the suit.
On the horizon
Local communities have been gearing up for the April 8 phenomenon when the moon will block out the sun as it passes between the sun and the earth. A variety of activities and events are planned and local emergency responders are planning for an influx of visitors.
FRHS getting new intercom system
School treasurer Deanna Knapke announced during a Fort Recovery Local Schools school board meeting Monday that the district received a $33,562 grant to replace its outdated paging equipment with a two-way communication system, allowing the main office and classrooms to engage in conversation.
Bids higher than expected
Fort Recovery Village Council heard from village administrator Randy Diller about concerns related to the cost of constructing a second water tower on the north side of the village.
Portland sewer increase is OK’d; RV rules approved
Portland City Council dealt with a wide range of topics Monday, including the approval of a 20.4% sewer rate increase, during a meeting that stretched nearly three hours.
Coaching contacts extended
Jay School Board on Monday approved one-year coaching contract extensions for football coach Grant Zgunda, girls basketball coach Sherri McIntire and boys basketball coach Jerry Bomholt.
Classic quartet
Thursday will mark his first time on stage at Arts Place with his Barbershop Harmony International Quartet Championship-winning group, Instant Classic, which will perform at 7 p.m. in Hall-Moser Theatre.
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