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Former Jay County Teacher Sentenced

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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…Read Article

Two New Portland Police Chaplins

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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…Read Article

Connor named to Trine University President's List

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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.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

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

Suspected Homeowner Arson In Portland

(4-16-25) Last night at approximately 10:59 pm, the Portland Fire Department was dispatched to a working structure fire at the intersection of Water St. and Harrison St. in Portland. PFD responded with 3 apparatus and 18 firefighters. On arrival it was noted to be a 2 story residential home with a working fire on the 1st and 2nd floors. PFD initiated an interior attack and had the fire under control at 11:31 pm. While on scene, several bystander…Portland, Indiana · Portland Read Article

Public Notice from Chief Dustin Mock – Portland Police Department

Posting front Portland Police Department 4-3-25 I want to directly address and clarify concerns regarding the increased police presence at the intersection of Votaw and Williams Street following the installation of new stop signs. Earlier today, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) erected new stop signs at this location. The Portland Police Department was not directly notified in advance of this change. Once I was made aware by on-d…Portland, Indiana · Portland Read Article

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