Blackford County approves jail tablet program using restricted opioid‑settlement funds

Aug 5, 2026

The council unanimously approved a 20‑tablet educational and reentry program from vendor Origin to be paid from restricted opioid‑settlement funds; the vendor estimated a first‑year package near $27,900 and ongoing licensing near $13,000 per year.

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The Blackford County council voted unanimously to authorize a secure, tablet‑based education and reentry program for people in the county jail, approving vendor Origin’s 20‑device package to be funded from restricted opioid‑settlement dollars.

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