Troy L. Geesaman, 74, of Dunkirk, Indiana, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 30, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana.

Jay County Development Corporation announced the hiring of Ceann Bales as its new executive director on Thursday afternoon. She will start next week.

Portland clerk-treasurer Lori Phillips explained that Indiana Department of Transportation approved the change order — it was for lost time on the Blaine Pike paving and multi-use path project because ...