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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.
Commission voices support
Portland Redevelopment Commission voted Tuesday to support proceeding with the project, which calls for housing and commercial development on 68 acres of county-owned land on the city's west side.
Plant plans advance
Wastewater treatment designs are in motion. Fort Recovery Village Council approved a contract not to exceed $120,000 Monday with engineering consulting firm Kleinfelder for work related to the new wastewater system plan.
Council raises concern about liability
The city’s liability insurance costs are going up. Portland City Council discussed the status of its liability insurance during Monday’s meeting.
Facility plans reviewed
Fort Recovery School Board approved a 10-year capital plan Monday.
Work, plans reviewed
Jay School Board received an update on the status of roofs, parking lots and other major maintenance purchases and projects during its meeting Monday.
Celebrating a century
Those were the good old days, said Maxine Aker. The longtime Jay County resident turned 100 Thursday, celebrating with a gathering Saturday at CrownPointe in Portland.
Plan commission reviews drafts
Jay County Plan Commission reviewed drafts Thursday for ordinances regulating carbon sequestration storage facilities, battery storage systems and data centers.
Indians beat New Knoxville to stay perfect
Twenty-five years ago this week, the Indians were celebrating another victory. The Dec. 16, 2000, edition of The Commercial Review featured coverage of the Fort Recovery boys basketball team’s 79-58 victory over the visiting New Knoxville Rangers.
‘Pull the plug’
Jay County Council voted Wednesday to stop planning for the project on 68 acres of county-owned land along Votaw Street on the west side of the city.
Redkey, Dunkirk awarded
Two local communities will receive state funding to help with street paving.
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