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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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