LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Consolidation discussion
Portland City Council voted unanimously to move forward with a process to explore consolidating the dispatching of emergency responders.
Alexander, Loy plan to run
With election filing still more than a month away, two candidates have announced their plans to run for Jay County Commissioner. The incumbent has not decided if he will seek another term.
Supporting heroes
Redkey will purchase hardware for veteran banners
Journey Home targets Jay Co. facility
The Journey Home of Winchester is interested in starting operations in Jay County. A few representatives from the organization approached Jay County Commissioners to discuss potential plans Monday.
Ready to move on
Dunkirk City Council voted Monday to drop its lawsuit against Todd Building Group if it can reach a deal to sell the former Todd Opera House to a designated private investor.
No request
County officials have been coordinating efforts for an infrastructure project along Indiana 67 for years. Without a local financial commitment, that project may no longer happen.
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.
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