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Ordinance updates proposed

City attorney Wes Schemenaur presented a proposed update to the water ordinance to Dunkirk City Council during its final meeting of 2024 on Monday.

Woman died in fire on Christmas

A woman died after the structure she was in at Oakwood Manufactured Home Community caught on fire Christmas Day.

Contract OK’d, goodbyes shared

The end of the year for county officials comes with end-of-the-year formalities — annual renewals and final claims, among other activities. With two Jay County Commissioners finishing out their last meeting in office, Monday’s meeting also came with a few goodbyes.

County approves contract for ARPA funding

Jay County Commissioners approved an inter-local agreement Monday with Jay County Redevelopment Commission. The agreement commits just over $1.28 million in ARPA funds toward development of the county’s 68 acres on the west edge of Portland.

Winchester firefighter remembered

Rick Sanders, a Winchester firefighter who died after going into cardiac arrest while fighting a fire Dec. 12, was remembered by family, friends and the community as all of those things and more during his funeral service Sunday at Winchester Fieldhouse.

Redkey looking to change ordinances

REDKEY — Chickens may be allowed in town starting early next year. Redkey Town Council introduced a draft of an amended animal ordinance Thursday.

Commission contributes

Portland Redevelopment Commission on Friday agreed to contribute $1,500 toward connecting a new water line to water meters at the Hawkins Galleria and its annex.

Equipment suggested

Airport manager Hal Tavzel told Portland Board of Aviation members during their meeting Wednesday that he feels they should consider installing a new automated weather observing system (AWOS).

Council voices support for park concept

Portland City Council on Monday informally gave Portland Park Board the go-ahead to continue working toward a “social park” on the empty lot at the southwest corner of Main and Commerce streets.

Two officers hired

During a special meeting Tuesday, Portland Board of Works hired Jagg Nunez and Jonathan Cave as police officers for the city. It also terminated the employment of former wastewater treatment plant superintendent Brad Clayton.

Board looks long-term

Fort Recovery School Board heard an update Monday on hopes and plans for long-term maintenance goals on the district’s structures.

Village will do more testing

Village administrator Randy Diller explained to Fort Recovery Village Council on Monday plans are to move forward with additional testing for Lemna Environmental Technologies.

Thank you

Board members honored for service

County OKs ’25 salary ordinance

Jay County Council approved the county’s 2025 salary ordinance at a brief meeting Wednesday.

‘Still shaking’

Aubrey Millspaugh broke into a giant grin when she walked through the door to see her parents and others gathered Wednesday morning to celebrate her as Jay County High School’s 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar.
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