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Jay’s rate was 4.3% in November
According to estimates Indiana Department of Workforce Development released this week, Jay County posted an unemployment rate of 4.3% in November.
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.
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