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Growing practice
It’s been a year of transition for Redkey Veterinary Clinic, which opened its expanded facility this summer and is now preparing to welcome a new veterinarian to its practice.
Newspaper reviewed the year’s top stories
The Dec. 30, 2000, edition of The Commercial Review reviewed the top 10 stories of the year, ranging from embezzlement from Jay School Corporation to the construction and opening of Arts Place.
Regional arts plan launched
Forge ECI publicly launched its Regional Arts & Culture Plan last week after unveiling it to those who had been part of the planning process early this month.
Addressing issues
The Journey Home has three main concerns regarding the Jay County Country Living facility — the foundation, electrical system and sprinkler system.
Annexation process advances
Dunkirk City Council took a step in the process Monday, formally approving a resolution regarding the fiscal plan for annexation.
Ceasing plans
Jay County Commissioners decided in a 2-1 vote Monday to notify planning firm Rundell, Ernstberger and Associates to stop development work on the property along Votaw Street in Portland.
Aker won’t seek third term
Jay County Commissioners president Chad Aker announced Monday he will not seek a third term for the middle district commissioner seat. His term runs through the end of 2026.
Mercer Health awards Poeppelman
Mercer Health Medical Staff recently announced that it has selected Cassandra Poeppelman to receive its 2025 Mercer Health Medical Staff Scholarship.
Variance OK’d for new business
Jay County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance request Thursday from Tristen Harmon to operate a small-scale powder coating business within the Town of Pennville.
Redevelopment commission pulls project support
Two county government units have decided to stop paying for planning a housing infrastructure project.
Facilities plan approved
Updates to Fort Recovery Local Schools facilities are in the works over the next 10 years. Fort Recovery School Board approved a 10-year capital plan Monday. Superintendent Tony Stahl explained the plan includes the culmination of capital efforts started in 2024. The plan serves as a living document, including information …
New lighting?
Jason Clearwaters of engineering firm Butler, Fairman and Seufert explained during Wednesday’s Portland Board of Aviation meeting plans to push for the new lighting to be part of the federally funded project.
Unemployment dips to 3.4%
Data that the Indiana Department of Workforce Development released last week shows Jay County had an unemployment rate of 3.4% in September.
Lilly for Lilly
Johnson received news worth freaking out about as she was announced as The Portland Foundation’s 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. The scholarship covers full tuition and fees to any Indiana college or university for four years. It also includes a $900 annual stipend for books and equipment.
Redkey records major water losses
Redkey Town Council discussed seeking proposals Tuesday to conduct studies on the town’s water and wastewater systems and find leaks. Council members also approved a contract with consulting firm Baker Tilly to conduct a water rate study on the town’s water and wastewater utilities.
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