The travel advisory (yellow) issued for Jay County has been lifted as of 4PM today. (11/30/2025 04:00 PM)
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Extending appreciation for First Responder's and Emergency Services in the area.
Oct 28, 2025

Extending appreciation for First Responder's and Emergency Services in the area.

We received a special visit today from Brooke Aker of Life Works Counseling & Wellness LLC.

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Kidnapping incident
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16TH ANNUAL FIRE SAFETY DAY

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  • Alert: The travel advisory (yellow) issued for Jay County has been lifted as of 4PM today. (11/30/2025 04:00 PM)
  • Alert: A travel advisory (yellow) has been issued for Jay County due to snow covered and slick roadways. Travelers should use caution. Unnecessary travel is discouraged. (11/29/2025 01:31 PM)
  • Alert: Jay County drivers should use caution when traveling on side roads as they are becoming snow covered and slick. (11/29/2025 11:31 AM)
  • Alert: In reference to missing person's David Duran please disregard he has been located. (11/29/2025 09:21 AM)
  • Alert: Update on last missing person, David Duran he was last seen on Wed November 26th, in the Portland area (11/28/2025 05:01 PM)