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Judge to hear arguments on pause to law that would dissolve Union School Corp. Friday

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Judge to hear arguments on pause to law that would dissolve Union School Corp. Friday

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A Jay County judge will hear arguments about pausing a part of the state budget that would force the Union School Corporation to shut down.Read Article

Auditions Scheduled For Jay County Civic Theatre Production of Annie

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Auditions Scheduled For Jay County Civic Theatre Production of Annie

(6-25-25) Details for auditions for ‘Annie’.Read Article

Jay School Board To Move Forward With Building Project

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Jay School Board To Move Forward With Building Project

(6-18-25) This week the Jay School Board passed a resolution indicating its intent to move forward withan estimated $17.44 million facility project for the Jay County Junior-Senior High School. . upgrading the heating, ventilation and cooling system controls replacing pool treatment equipment, the de-humidification unit and the roof updating food service equipment, utilities and flooring replacing the building’s main electrical service moderniz…Read Article

Former Jay County Teacher Sentenced

Joel Bowers (6-11-25) Former Jay School Corporation teacher Joel R. Bowers (38) of Portland pleaded guilty Monday to a Level 6 felony, dissemination of matter that is harmful to minors. Bowers admitted he knowingly or intentionally sent a picture of his genitalia through a messaging platform to a minor on or about April 9, 2024. Part of a plea agreement, a Level 6 felony for a performance before a minor that is harmful to minors was dismissed. B…Portland, Indiana · Portland Read Article

Two New Portland Police Chaplins

(6-10-25) -Today the swearing in two new Portland Police Department chaplains: Steven Myers and Sandra Collazo-Lopez. Steven Myers and Sandra Collazo-Lopez They are pictured with two existing chaplains, Dave and Earl Doll, who have been faithfully serving our department, Jay County, and community for several years. Each of these individuals brings compassion, strength, and a steady presence to our officers, staff, and the public we serve. Police…Portland, Indiana · Portland Read Article

Connor named to Trine University President's List

Lea Connor of Portland, a Trine University student, was named to the President's List for the Spring 2025 term. Connor is majoring in Criminal Justice-BS.Portland, Indiana · Portland Read Article

Former Ft. Recovery Softball Coach Denied Post Conviction Relief

Esther Stephen (5-31-25) This past week…Jay Circuit Court Judge Brian Hutchison denied the post conviction relief request from Esther J. Stephen (34) of Portland, a former Ft. Recovery Softball Coach, who alleged various violations of Constitutional rights during her questioning and trial for the January 12th, 2020, murder of Shea Briar (31) . Stephen Sentenced To 55 Years In Prison For Murder Guilty! Quick Verdict In Stephen Case Funeral Arran…Portland, Indiana · Portland Read Article

Portland Teens Injured In Jay County Crash

(5-22-25) Portland’s Madison L. Baker‘s (18), driving a 2010 Ford Focus, went off Boundary Pike and into a tree about 11:17 p.m. on Tuesday evening Baker was driving west on County Road 700 South just west of the intersection with County Road 300 East, where 700 South turns into Boundary Pike and curves northwest. As the vehicle entered the curve, the car continued west off the road and into a tree. The Jay County Sheriff ’s crash report indicat…Portland, Indiana · Portland Read Article

Man Who Worked in Multiple Police Agencies Across Northeast Indiana Makes First Court Appearance in Rape Case

He previously worked as a confinement officer in Allen County, a patrol officer in Bluffton and most recently as a patrolman in Dunkirk, according to state records.Dunkirk · Dunkirk See the Story

Redkey Teen Loses Life In Fire

(5-14-25) Lana Roberts (18) died Monday after her bedroom caught on fire in Redkey. Commercial Review– Redkey woman died in fire on Monday Emergency responders received a call about a fire at 19 N. Union St., Redkey at 8:13 p.m. Monday. The fire started in an upstairs bedroom…the flames were contained to the bedroom and caused smoke damage throughout the house. Roberts passed away, from sustained severe burns all over her body, at the IU Health …Redkey · Redkey Read Article

Auditions For Jay County Civic Theatre’s Production of “Legally Blonde the Musical”

(4-29-25) Auditions for Jay County Civic Theatre’s production of “Legally Blonde the Musical” are next week. See information below and document attached for details. Auditions will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m.Monday, May 5, and Tuesday, May 6at the Jay County Campus of Arts Place131 E. Walnut St., Portland, IndianaCall backs will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 8 Auditions are open to anyone. Come any time on either day. If you are unable to attend…Portland, Indiana · Portland Read Article