Jay County approves $30,500 appropriation to help fairboard complete electrical work

Apr 27, 2026

Fairboard leaders told commissioners the fair must upgrade electrical service to retain the ride company; commissioners approved a $30,500 appropriation from Economic Development—Windfarm to fund half the project after the board learned the fair had already raised roughly half the cost.

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Representatives of the Jay County Fairboard—Aaron Loy, Dave Bricker and Trent Paxson—updated commissioners on fairground improvements and presented a Strategic Plan through 2028 and an economic-impact study supporting an International Fair and Festival concept.

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