Some area communities are now finalists for the 2019 Stellar Communities Program.
In an announcement made by the office of Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, the Jay County Region comprised of the towns of Dunkirk, Portland, Pennville and Redkey was selected. That means this region, and the 3 others chosen, will receive a planning grant and begin working with Ball State University on project alignment.
Henry, Starke and Marshall Counties were also picked as finalists. The 2019 Stellar Communities program designation will be announced December 5th.