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JEMS director terminated
One of Jay Emergency Medical Service’s directors has been fired after he was arrested on multiple felony charges Thursday. Jay County Commissioners voted unanimously to fire John R. McFarland, 48, Portland, during a special session Monday afternoon.
County to allow virtual attendance
Jay County Commissioners approved a resolution Monday laying out stipulations for commissioners to attend meetings virtually. (Jay County Council will likely look into the same resolution for its members during its meeting Wednesday.)
JEMS director arrested on drug, theft charges
One of Jay Emergency Medical Service’s directors was arrested Thursday for multiple felonies relating to theft and drugs.
Property sale approved
Portland Board of Works approved the lone bid of $11,000 from LeeAnn Miller of Reclaiming Design to purchase the properties at 208 and 210 N. Meridian St.
Jay hardest-hit
Jay County has been the hardest-hit state in Indiana by highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, with the most recent confirmed positive location this week.
County, Dunkirk, Portland awarded funding
Funds will go toward road and bridge projects
Prices set
Portland Park Board approved ticket, pass and rental prices for the 2025 Portland Water Park season during its meeting Tuesday.
Contentious again
Portland Mayor Jeff Westlake and city council member Ashley Hilfiker sparred again Monday during a discussion about the city’s noise ordinance.
Butler project to begin
Village administrator Randy Diller reminded Fort Recovery Village Council on Monday that Tom’s Construction will begin work next week on Butler Street (Ohio 119) between Fort Site and Main streets.
School tour
Jay School Board toured areas of Jay County Junior-Senior High School that are being considered for updates during a special meeting on Monday.
New coordinator
Darlesia Lee, a Jay County resident, is the new assistant director of regional economic development and planning at East Central Indiana Regional Planning District. (The organization contracts with Jay County for Lee’s role as community coordinator and other projects.) Lee started training for the role Feb. 3 and took on …
Radio relay
At 76, Rob Weaver was looking for an exit strategy. On a suggestion from a mutual friend, he and Mark King connected in early 2024. In the next few months, the sale will be complete. King, a Portland resident, is in the process of purchasing WPGW Radio and its sister …
Foundation awards grants
The Portland Foundation announced $377,318 in grants for its spring cycle this week and $2,354 in Teacher Creativity Mini Grants.
Interactive duo
Ryan Green and Cameron Hood started as friendly rivals. Their musical partnership has long outdistanced those early battles. Green and Hood perform together as the musical duo Ryanhood, which will perform at 7 p.m. Friday at the Jay County Campus of Arts Place.
Redkey needs new firetruck
Redkey Volunteer Fire Department firefighter Mark Leavell shared options Tuesday with two Redkey Town Council members.
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