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One more time
Principal Ryan Steinbrunner encouraged the Class of 2025 to be thankful for the moments like final moments together as a group Sunday for the celebration of their graduation.
Warrant issued for a former officer
Conner W. Esmond, 28, was charged in Allen Superior Court 5 on Friday with a Level 3 felony for rape when the victim has verbally or otherwise refused.
Herd of Deere
Mike Watson, 54, of Hemlock, Michigan, poses next to a portion of his display during the Tri-State Gas Engine and Tractor Association's Spring Swap and Sell Meet on Wednesday. The event at the Tri-State grounds across Morton Street from Jay County Fairgrounds, is one of three Tri-State events during the …
Exception OK’d for project in Pennville
Jay County Board of Zoning Appeals OK’d a special exception use request from Darrick Plummer of Pennville Partners to allow three parcels zoned as single family residential to join the project. The final decision moves next to Jay County Commissioners.
Egg expansion
Jay County Council forwarded requests from the company Wednesday to enact five-year tax abatements on upcoming additions to their business.
Kooky in love
Jay County High School’s choir department will present the musical “The Addams Family,” opening with a show at 7 p.m. Friday.
New rules approved
Dunkirk City Council approved updates to the city’s ordinance regarding solicitation at its meeting Monday while tabling, or removing from the agenda altogether, several discussions.
Considering safety facility
County officials believe they’ll need to get a bond in order to pay for police radio upgrades. While they’re at it, they’ll also look into costs to construct a bigger building for a few county departments.
Redkey woman died in fire on Monday
Lana Roberts, 18, was pronounced dead at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie after being transported there for treatment of injuries from the fire. She sustained severe burns all over her body.
Union Schools file suit against state
Union School Board filed a lawsuit against the State of Indiana on Thursday in Randolph County Circuit Court in an effort to block the section of Senate Enrolled Act 1 that calls for Union Schools to be closed following the 2026-27 school year.
Commissioners halt contract
Jay County Commissioners agreed to terminate a contract with Understand, Service and Innovate (USI) Insurance Services on Monday.
Court upholds verdict, sentence
Indiana Supreme Court affirmed Chelsea Crossland’s conviction and life without parole sentence April 23 for killing her 5-year-old son.
Dudelston resigns council seat
Redkey Town Council member Dave Dudelston turned his resignation in to Jay County Clerk’s Office on Wednesday.
More moratoriums?
Jay County Plan Commission agreed Thursday to host a public hearing next month and discuss enacting moratoriums on wind farm and carbon sequestration development.
Prepping park
Progress continues toward opening the water park this month. Portland Park Board hired an assistant manager Monday for Portland Water Park and received updates from staff regarding preparations for opening day.
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