LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Byrum to take role as recorder
Jay County Republican Party members appointed Angie Byrum as the next Jay County recorder Thursday.
Complete, continuing
Portland Board of Aviation heard an update on its apron expansion project at Portland Municipal Airport, approved a pre-application and a contract for runway rehabilitation and a new weather system and OK’d its five-year capital improvement plan during a meeting Wednesday.
Village will get new message sign
FORT RECOVERY — Village officials will be purchasing a new radar message sign. Fort Recovery Village Council heard from police chief Jared Laux about plans to purchase the new equipment Monday.
Bizy Dips plans expansion
Council sends loan request back to advisory committee to create development agreement
Still in need
The government shutdown is over. The need remains.
Prelim work on Skycrest can start
Jay County Plan Commission OK’d a request Thursday for Invenergy to begin limited construction on its prospective solar farm in Jay County.
Nearing closure
Jay County Council approved the 2026 salary ordinance and an amendment that lists incentive pay amounts for living facility employees Wednesday. Council members also made an $82,000 additional appropriation for the severance bonuses.
Schools propose deal for TIF $
Representatives of Jay Schools have expressed concerns about funding cuts in future years. The county may opt into an agreement specifying a portion of tax increment financing dollars go toward the local school system each year.
Annexation process can proceed
Dunkirk City Council heard updates Monday regarding plans for the 10 acres of property on the south side of the city.
Shrack to take over
The courthouse has a new superintendent.
Street sweeper purchase approved
Portland Board of Works approved the purchase of the street sweeper, the changes to the project and the hiring of Luke Darby as a full-time firefighter at its meeting Thursday.
Long files suit against city
Former Portland Police Officer Patrick Long filed a lawsuit Wednesday in Jay Superior Court against the City of Portland, its police department, Police Chief Dustin Mock and investigator Jeff Hopkins.
Working toward TIF
Jay County Redevelopment Commission discussed a resolution and economic development plan Thursday that would lay the groundwork for three new TIF districts.
Board of works approves purchase, change order, hiring
Portland Board of Works approved the purchase of the street sweeper, the changes to the project and the hiring of Luke Darby as a full-time firefighter at its meeting Thursday.
JCDC interviewing candidates this week
The JCDC board agreed to allow its executive committee to negotiate salary and benefits with a potential candidate.
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