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Study for new radios is OK’d
Jay County Sheriff’s Office needs new radios. Officials are making moves to figure out the specifics.
MJS asks for changes to alleys
DUNKIRK — MJS Mortuaries is in the process of building a new funeral home in the city. Representatives had several questions for Dunkirk City Council.
Flo Rida to headline fair
Jay County Fair Board during its annual meeting Saturday announced that Flo Rida will be the featured performer July 12 during the fair.
JCDPC pursuing recovery residence
Jay County Commissioners approved two requests for opioid settlement funds — $35,060 for a feasibility study on the building and $2,500 in earnest money — during their regular meeting Monday.
Board opens technology bids
The city now has an idea of what it will cost to be in compliance with a new state requirement. Portland Board of Works on Thursday opened bids for equipment to allow the live-streaming and recording of government meetings.
Purchase of Hood Building approved
Portland Redevelopment Commission on Friday authorized president Rusty Inman to execute documents related to the purchase and subsequent lease of The Hood Building and approved getting formal reports from a structural engineer and architect on the former Hunt’s Building.
Scholarly Sims
Gage Sims stood just inside the doorway of the TV studio at Jay County Junior-Senior High School, an unsure look on his face. Then he leaned back slightly, realization washing over him. Sims was surprised Thursday afternoon with the announcement that he is The Portland Foundation’s 2024 Lilly Endowment Community …
JCHS grad part of new team
KOKOMO — Indiana University Kokomo has a new esports team. One of its co-captains is a Jay County graduate.
Classic quotes
Jay County Civic Theatre opens at 7 p.m. tonight with its production of “A Christmas Story: The Musical,” at Jay County Campus of Arts Place. Other showings are set for 7 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Dec. 15, 7 p.m. Dec. 16 and 2 p.m. Dec. 17.
Board reviews 2024 options
The park board during its meeting Tuesday heard cost estimates and proposals for projects including lighting around the walking trail at Hudson Family Park, improvements to the baseball/softball diamonds at Weiler-Wilson Park, fencing around the new pickleball courts at Milton Miller Park and the addition of a heater for Portland …
FR bans dispensaries
Recreational marijuana becomes legal in Ohio beginning on Thursday
JCDC, county at odds over ’24 contract
Discussion continues on organization's role, funding
Tie broken for Golden
Nuckols asked to be removed from council consideration
John Jay to offer an early childhood course
John Jay Center for Learning has announced that it will offer an early childhood education course beginning in January.
IU Jay display
IU Health Jay has partnered with Jay County High School to display student art in the facility, with the first pieces being hung this week.
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