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County adjusts scope of contract
Commissioners heard from Integrated Public Safety Commission statewide interoperability coordinator Andrea Baughn and OK’d moving forward with a change in scope in the contract with Ritter Strategic Services during their meeting Monday.
Tax changes questioned
State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) and State Reps. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and Matt Lehman (R-Berne) shared legislative session updates Saturday at John Jay Center for Learning.
Taxes top the list
State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) and State Reps. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and Matt Lehman (R-Berne) shared legislative session updates Saturday at John Jay Center for Learning.
Commissioners discuss altering radio contract
Commissioners met with Barry Ritter and other representatives of Ritter Strategic Services on Thursday to discuss potentially altering the county’s contract. Commissioners didn’t make a decision Thursday, noting they will revisit the topic at their meeting Monday.
On the move
State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) has had two bills clear the Indiana Senate thus far while State Reps. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and Matt Lehman (R-Berne) have each had one bill make its way through the Indiana House.
Redevelopment Commission to look at engineering contract
County officials entered into an interlocal agreement with Jay County Redevelopment Commission in November to use remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds for a housing project in Portland.
Electrical upgrades OK’d for Runkle-Miller
Portland Park Board awarded a $20,200 contract Tuesday to Coppersmith Electric for upgrades at Portland Memorial Park’s Runkle-Miller Field.
Curtis draws 78-year sentence
Ceaser Curtis, 51, was sentenced Wednesday in Delaware Circuit Court to 78 years in Indiana Department of Correction for the murder of 46-year-old Marcia Curtis. He was found guilty in December after a five-day jury trial.
JCDC approves agreement
Jay County Development Corporation approved a service agreement Tuesday with the county.
Council members discuss noise complaint
Portland City Council on Monday talked about the possibility of updating the city’s noise ordinance after receiving a written complaint from resident Gary Dennis regarding church services that are being held at Jay Community Center.
FR seeks assistant administrator
Fort Recovery Village Council heard plans Monday from village administrator Randy Diller to begin advertising and taking applications for the new position.
Meridian is offering dental exams
Meridian Health Services will offer free dental exams for children ages 1 through 14 at its Meridian Dental sites on Monday, Feb. 17.
Choirs finish 3rd in opener
The show choirs had a strong start to their seasons. Patriot Edition and Just Treble, Jay County High School’s show choirs, each finished third Saturday as they opened their season at the Northrop Classique 2025 in Fort Wayne.
Ag Week breakfast is set for March 18
The Jay County Ag Week Committee announced Thursday that it will host the Jay County Farmers Breakfast on Tuesday, March 18, in the Bob Schmit Memorial Exhibition Hall at Jay County Fairgrounds.
Kimball to leave county role
Jay County’s community coordinator has resigned. Nate Kimball, who has held the position since summer 2023, submitted his resignation in late November.
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