LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Option offered
Craig Frazee of Dynamic Business Solutions presented an option to Redkey Town Council for livestreaming and recording its meetings, which will be required by state law beginning July 1, 2025.
Site announced
Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition and IU Health Jay announced a partnership Wednesday for the new sober living facility, which is planned for the house at 422 W. Votaw St., Portland. IU Health Jay has agreed to donate the property to Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition for the project.
Bidding set for next week
Jason Clearwaters of engineering firm Butler, Fairman & Seufert on Wednesday told Portland Board of Aviation that plans are to advertise for bids next week for the Portland Municipal Airport apron expansion project.
The Portland Foundation receives $1.5 million
The Portland Foundation has received another grant to develop an early learning center.
Progress made on lease agreements
During a Portland Board of Works meeting Wednesday, the city and the tenants of the building at 118 S. Meridian St., Portland, came to an informal agreement on how to move forward with the contract to rent space in the building and a separate agreement for sharing utilities and other …
The CR files a formal complaint
The Commercial Review has filed a formal complaint against Jay County Commissioners. The newspaper on Tuesday morning filed the formal complaint with the Office of the Public Access Counselor regarding commissioners’ May 2 administrative meeting.
Plans change for solar project
Plans have been adjusted to meet setbacks with a solar project coming to rural Dunkirk.
Mayor addresses blighted properties
DUNKIRK — The city has been working on cleaning up some properties. Mayor Jack Robbins is hoping to do more.
Commissioners stand by their actions
Commissioners heard a prepared response Monday from county attorney Wes Schemenaur to the letter The Commercial Review submitted to them May 10.
New Jay advances
Jay County Plan Commission approved a development plan for the project from Hodson Energy following a public hearing Thursday.
Timeline for Rose Gold Solar amended
One solar company has amended its timeline for its prospective project in Jay County. Another company plans to do the same next month.
Leak repaired at the water park
A leak at Portland Water Park has been fixed. Delays caused by those repairs may put the scheduled opening day in jeopardy.
Council approves take-home policy
The city has a new take-home vehicle policy for its police department and a new ordinance governing recreational vehicles.
Horn, Monroe win
Jay County voters overwhelmingly favored Doug Horn and Duane Monroe over former commissioner Mike Leonhard and incumbent commissioner Brian McGalliard for the GOP nominations in the north and south districts, respectively, in Tuesday’s primary election.
FR awards water tower contract
Fort Recovery Village Council awarded a $2,442,700 contract Monday from Caldwell Tanks of Louisville, Kentucky, for building the new tower on the north side of the village.
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