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Raises approved for all staff
Jay School Board approved an agreement with Jay Classroom Teachers Association as well as updates for other employees during its special meeting Monday.
Applying for grant
Dunkirk Mayor Jack Robbins told the city council during its brief meeting Monday that plans are to apply for grant funding to help pay for paving seven streets in 2026.
‘Hope’ seeks $ for Roku show
A local addiction recovery support group has made it onto the screen. It may receive funding from the county to help further the effort.
Smith was finalist for state award
Twenty-five years ago this week, a local teacher was recognized for her anti-drug leadership.
Plans for The Venue fall through
Portland Redevelopment Commission learned Friday that Dave Smuts, one of the music promoters involved in the project, indicated that his group will not pursue development of The Venue at 105 W. Main St. and that they are open to selling the building.
Redkey Town Council gets primer on budget
Redkey Town Council members learned more about budgets during a two-hour meeting Thursday. Redkey’s budget adoption is set for Tuesday’s meeting.
Emergency planning
Portland firefighter Zach Hudson presented information to the city’s aviation board Wednesday regarding work toward creating a plan and providing training to familiarize emergency responders with the airport.
DNR awards grant to Bryant fire department
Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry announced Tuesday that it has awarded a $5,000 grant to Bryant Volunteer Fire Department.
Police looking for men involved in alleged abduction
Police are looking for two men after they allegedly abducted a woman in Portland. Jay County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release Wednesday morning regarding the incident, saying the woman was found safely and the incident remains under investigation.
Always wave
My dad used to love driving around the countryside.
Grain cart goals
The goal was a lofty one.
Board reviews tentative agreement
Jay School Board reviewed the tentative agreement with Jay Classroom Teachers Association during its meeting Monday.
The first straw
Don’t expect to see any crows in Fort Recovery. There are simply too many sentinels keeping watch for them to come near.
Jay School Corporation was prepping for Red Ribbon Week
Twenty-five years ago this week, local students were getting ready for a week of learning about the dangers of drugs.
Plan approved
Starting in the 2026 primary, Jay County will use two vote center locations for Election Day — Jay Community Center in Portland and West Jay Community Center in Dunkirk. Voters may cast their ballots at either location.
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