LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Apron expansion on track

Portland Board of Aviation learned Wednesday that the planned apron expansion project at Portland Municipal Airport is on track to start as scheduled in August and that a Federal Aviation Administration grant has come through to begin design of runway pavement improvements.

Primer offered on tax proposal

Fort Recovery administration and council members met at the Cooper Brothers Community Pavilion in Community Park to share details with the community about raising the income tax by 0.5 percentage points.

Paving 400 South proposed

One of the most well-traveled county roads is being considered for paving. Jay County Commissioners agreed Monday to seek bids for paving county road 400 South from Indiana 67 to Indiana 1.

Rate increase vote set for August

DUNKIRK — City council plans to take action on water and sewer rate increases and a request to vacate an alley at its first meeting in August. The sewer and water rate proposed increases were introduced at Monday’s meeting, with city attorney Wes Schemenaur formally presenting the language to council …

Extension is approved

Jay County Commissioners agreed Monday to amend an economic development agreement with Hodson Energy on its New Jay Solar farm, adjusting the timeline to factor in new requirements.

Extension OK’d

Jay County Council approved an amendment to an economic development agreement and tax abatement Wednesday with Hodson Energy, adding a one-year extension to construction plans for New Jay Solar.

Raises approved

City employees will receive a 2% raise next year. Portland City Council approved the raises as part of the 2026 payroll ordinance during its meeting Monday.

Village income tax levy moves forward

Fort Recovery residents will have a chance to learn more about the proposed income tax levy next week. Fort Recovery Village Council agreed Monday to host a public forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday to discuss raising the village’s income tax from 1% to 1.5%, a decision that would require referendum …

Income tax levy receives initial approval

Fort Recovery Village Council approved legislation on a first reading during a special session early Friday, Independence Day, to move forward with a levy that would increase the income tax by 0.5 percentage points.

More projects receive approval

Jay County Commissioners approved more than $348,000 in projects Monday for residents participating in the owner-occupied rehabilitation program.

Board: County should close facility

Jay County Country Living Advisory Board at its June meeting recommended the county close its living facility. Jay County Commissioners discussed potential next steps, such as transitioning ownership to another entity, at their meeting Monday before tabling the matter.

Council reviews employee issues

Personnel topics flooded Redkey Town Council’s meeting Tuesday. The council tabled decision on firing a town employee and discussed switching titles between the town’s police officers. It also introduced its newest council member, Byron Daugherty, during a more than two-hour meeting.

Department budget OK’d for 2026

Jay/Portland Building and Planning’s budget for next year is ready. The department’s inter-local joint board approved its 2026 budget and lease agreement Monday.

Dunkirk plans to increase rates, wages

Dunkirk City Council gave initial approval to 3% increases to water and sewer rates and 2% raises for employees at its meeting Monday.

House Bill could impact funding

Fort Recovery School Board heard about Ohio House Bill 335 at its meeting Monday.
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