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Fort Recovery to seek funds for pool
Plans call for new liner, deck and gutter system
Agreement approved
Portland City Council approved an economic development agreement Monday with Harmony Cafe and Studio.
Division launched
US Aggregates has launched a new industrial minerals division. One of the sites involved is in Portland.
Insurance contribution increased
Jay County Commissioners agreed during a special session Wednesday to contribute additional dollars toward employees’ Health Savings Accounts and pay for employees’ premiums in November and December next year. They also approved the county’s insurance plan for 2026.
Historic commission considers role
Portland Historic Preservation Commission is re-evaluating its purpose as it looks for ways to play a more active role in downtown improvement. The commission met Wednesday morning to review its role and discuss how it can best help improve the city’s downtown.
Council allots $$ for firetruck
REDKEY — The fire department has been granted funds to purchase a new firetruck. Redkey Town Council agreed Tuesday to allot $75,000 from the cumulative capital improvement fund to go toward buying a pumper truck.
Recorder resigns
Jay County Recorder Melanie Upp is resigning. Upp recently alerted officials to her plans to leave office, with her last day set for Dec. 31. Her term isn’t set to expire until the end of 2026.
Properties transferred to DIDC
County officials are working on development opportunities in Dunkirk. Jay County Commissioners agreed Monday to transfer 19 properties to Dunkirk Industrial Development Corporation.
Applying for grant
Dunkirk Mayor Jack Robbins told the city council during its brief meeting Monday that plans are to apply for grant funding to help pay for paving seven streets in 2026.
‘Hope’ seeks $ for Roku show
A local addiction recovery support group has made it onto the screen. It may receive funding from the county to help further the effort.
Plans for The Venue fall through
Portland Redevelopment Commission learned Friday that Dave Smuts, one of the music promoters involved in the project, indicated that his group will not pursue development of The Venue at 105 W. Main St. and that they are open to selling the building.
Redkey Town Council gets primer on budget
Redkey Town Council members learned more about budgets during a two-hour meeting Thursday. Redkey’s budget adoption is set for Tuesday’s meeting.
Emergency planning
Portland firefighter Zach Hudson presented information to the city’s aviation board Wednesday regarding work toward creating a plan and providing training to familiarize emergency responders with the airport.
Plan approved
Starting in the 2026 primary, Jay County will use two vote center locations for Election Day — Jay Community Center in Portland and West Jay Community Center in Dunkirk. Voters may cast their ballots at either location.
Council still has budget questions
Members discuss setting up call with consultant
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