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Redkey (Indiana) Town Council Suspends Two Employees

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Redkey (Indiana) Town Council Suspends Two Employees

(7-19-25) Redkey (Indiana) Town Council last night suspended town marshal Chris Jack and office assistant Billie Hammond, appointed officer Alex Heath as interim town marshal and hired Jessica Fugiett as office manager to oversee utilities billing and financial operations. Chris Paul and Billie Jean Hammond Redkey Town Council met in executive session prior to the special meeting Friday to discuss employee conduct. Jack and Hammond, according to…Read Article

Celina Man In Jay County Crash

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Celina Man In Jay County Crash

(7-18-25) Antonio J. Mitchem (24) Celina, was driving a 2001 Honda CR-V east on Indiana 67 near CR 850 East when his vehicle went left of center and into the westbound lane. At the same time, William E. Slavin (55) Maplewood, Ohio, was driving a 2024 Volvo semi truck west on the highway. Slavin attempted to pull to the left but couldn’t avoid the crash. Mitchem’s vehicle overturned several times and stopped upside down. Mitchem told Jay County S…Read Article

Jay County Civic Theatre Elects Officers

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Jay County Civic Theatre Elects Officers

(7-10-25) Jay County Civic Theatre elected officers for 2025-26 during its regular meeting Wednesday evening. Re-elected were Ray Cooney as president, Lee Osteen as vice president and Reid Knuth as secretary. Katie Loy was newly elected as treasurer. Katie takes over from Greg Rittenhouse. He has served as treasurer since February 2017. Greg will serve as assistant treasurer to help Katie with the transition. Also serving on the JCCT board of d…Read Article

Portland Teen Loses Life In Jay County Crash

(7-8-25) A Portland teen died, Angelina J. Geesaman (16), passed away in a two-vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of CR 700 East and Indiana 26.on Saturday. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Isaac M. Springer (18) Pennville, driving a 1984 Chevrolet Corvette, was going south on CR 700 East about 12:40 p.m. Saturday with Geesaman as his passenger. He attempted to stop at the stop sign at its intersection with Indiana 26. Springer went …Portland, Indiana · Portland Read Article

Indiana Man Arrested On Drug Charge

(7-4-25) Mark Miller (59) Redkey, Indiana was booked yesterday on a 1st degree misdemeanor DUI charge and a 5th degree felony of possession of drugs charge. He is being held in the Mercer County Adult Detention Center and is awaiting hearings in Celina Municipal and Mercer County Common Pleas Court.Redkey · Redkey Read Article

Auditions Scheduled For Jay County Civic Theatre Production of Annie

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

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.Jay County · Jay County Read Article

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…Jay County · Jay County 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