LOCAL GOVERNMENT

County approves health insurance for 2025

Jay County Commissioners approved a nearly $1.58 million proposal Tuesday with Physicians Health Plan for a fully insured plan for employees next year.

Dunkirk approves ARPA spending

Dunkirk City Council approved various purchases and contracts to be paid for with American Rescue Plan Act funds during its regular meeting.

Redkey, Portland receive grant funding

Indiana Department of Transportation announced Community Crossings grants for Portland and Redkey on Thursday as part of almost $140 million in grants to 223 municipalities or counties statewide.

City will re-route line

Portland Board of Works on Thursday approved the installation of a new tap for the Hawkins Galleria and OK’d several quotes for upgrades at the street department.

County will switch insurance brokers

Jay County Commissioners decided to switch insurance brokers Wednesday.

Council hears report on lead lines

Portland City Council on Monday heard a report from Kurt Wanninger of Wessler Engineering regarding a pre-published rule from the federal government regarding the replacement of water lines.

JCDC looking at its future

A committee will be appointed to chart a course for Jay County Development Corporation. The organization’s board of directors held a special meeting following an executive session Tuesday to discuss the future following last week’s announcement that executive director Travis Richards is resigning effective Nov. 15.

Monroe wins as GOP rolls

Republican Duane Monroe dominated the only local contested race, defeating Democrat Blake Watson by a 79% to 21% margin for the Jay County Commissioner south district seat in Tuesday’s election.

Council approves payment for work on tower

Fort Recovery Village Council agreed Monday to pay $81,346.56 to Caldwell Tanks for its work on constructing a second water tower in the village.

Voters will make choices Tuesday

Voters will have their final opportunity to go to the polls Tuesday.

Leaving JCDC

Jay County Development Corporation will be looking for a new leader. The organization announced in a press release Tuesday afternoon that executive director Travis Richards submitted a letter of resignation Monday.

ARPA $$ approved

City attorney Wes Schemenaur explained to council at its last meeting that all American Rescue Plan Act funds must be committed by the end of the year and spent by the end of 2026.

Policy in place

Jay County Commissioners approved an admission policy and resident code of conduct Monday for the living facility formerly known as Jay County Retirement Center.

Plan gets final OK

Portland Redevelopment Commission on Friday approved a confirmatory resolution for its Portland Downtown Economic Development Plan.

Progress continues on wastewater project

Portland Board of Works on Thursday approved the latest pay request for the ongoing project at the city’s wastewater treatment plant.
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