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150 years in prison
Zachary T. Harper, 29, learned his fate during a hearing Tuesday in Jay Circuit Court. He was found guilty by trial in September of three Level 1 felony counts of child molestation, along with being a habitual offender. Harper was sentenced Tuesday to three consecutive 45-year sentences with a 15-year …
Grant awarded for early learning center
A local organization is getting some additional help in its effort to start an early learning center.
Two in race for mayor of Dunkirk
Dunkirk has not re-elected a mayor in more than three decades.
Two are vying to replace Boggs
The race for mayor of Portland highlights the city’s ballot as Democrat Randy Geesaman wants to reclaim the role while Jeff Westlake is seeking success in his first run for office.
City, Pickle reach a deal
Estimated start date for Bailey demolition is Nov. 13
Exception OK’d for wedding venue
Plans are in the works for a new wedding venue in rural Bryant.
Jay County sent seven to sectional finals
Thirty years ago this week, seven individuals made their way into championship races.
Halloween happenings
Trick-or-treating hours set across communities in the area
Three seek at-large seats
Golden, Hilfiker, Nuckols are in race for council
Weaver earns national award
The American Nurses Credentialing Center recently honored Holly Weaver, a nurse at IU Health Jay, as its 2023 Pathway Nurse of the Year.
Jay unemployment back below 3%
Indiana Department of Workforce Development estimates released this week show that Jay County had an unemployment rate of 2.9% in September.
Cursed on the stage
JCHS production of ‘Salem’s Daughter’ will open Thursday
Ambulance will get load system
One of the county’s ambulances will have a new perk soon.
Contract, increase approved
Jay School Board on Monday approved its contract with Jay Classroom Teachers Association, memorandums of understanding with administrators and support staff, and pay increases for substitutes.
WJCC to celebrate
Pam Robbins, West Jay Community Center’s administrator, visited Dunkirk City Council on Monday to report that the facility will host an open house beginning at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8.
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