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Missing man was found dead Sunday
Lawrence E. Kirkpatrick, 73, was found in his vehicle in the Salamonie River about 3:30 p.m. Sunday. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Bridge $ OK’d
Jay County Commissioners approved a contract and funding related to bridge work on county road 600 West just north of Indiana 26. Approximately $175,000 of the cost — it will need to be approved by Jay County Council — will be paid for with economic development income tax (EDIT) dollars.
Project planning
Athletic practice space. Electrical. Food service. HVAC. Performing arts areas. Pool equipment. Stadium grandstand. Water mains. All of those areas and others will be among those Jay School Board will discuss Monday during a work session dedicated to looking at potential capital improvements for Jay County Junior-Senior High School.
County looks at TIF option
Jay County Redevelopment Commission discussed plans to establish tax increment financing (TIF) districts in the four locations planned for commercial solar energy farms.
Redkey moves toward a new website
Redkey Town Council heard about plans to migrate to a state-affiliated website and approved a related purchase Tuesday. Council also met its newly appointed member, Jennifer Staver, and hired Chris Jack and Alex Heath as town marshal and deputy, respectively.
Moving toward TIF
During Monday’s Dunkirk City Council meeting, Mayor Jack Robbins reported on progress and provided an update on next steps.
Energy-saving tips are offered
CenterPoint Energy is offering energy-saving tips for customers this spring:
Ag partnership
Jay County Farm Bureau was looking for new ways to reach local youth. Jay County Public Library is always seeking options to expand its programming. Their partnership has grown from an initial event to a full schedule of annual offerings that provide children with education about agriculture.
FR Schools accept bid
Fort Recovery School Board accepted a $870,000 bid Friday from Smith-Boughan Mechanical Service Solutions of Lima, Ohio, for replacing HVAC equipment at Fort Recovery Elementary and Middle School.
Annual report to state approved
Portland Redevelopment Commission approved its annual report during a special meeting Friday.
Contracts with Tavzel, Lutheran OK'd
Portland Board of Aviation approved contracts Monday with airport manager Hal Tavzel and Lutheran Air, extending their relationships with Portland Municipal Airport.
Jay Co. rate jumps to 25th-lowest
Jay County’s rate improved to 25th-lowest among the state’s 92 counties according to estimates the Indiana Department of Workforce Development released on Tuesday.
Cases of avian flu ID’d in Jay, Adams
On Sunday, Indiana State Board of Animal Health identified the 11th case of highly pathogenic avian flu in the county at a commercial table egg pullet facility.
Mason sentenced to six years
Brianna F. Mason, 24, Sidney, was sentenced Wednesday to six years in Indiana Department of Correction for a Level 4 felony for causing death when operating a vehicle while intoxicated. She also received one-year sentences for two Level 6 felonies for criminal recklessness.
Tweaks made to staffing at FRLS
Fort Recovery School Board approved the district’s staffing plan Monday for the 2025-26 school year.
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