LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Trailhead will be moved

GENEVA — A contentious trailhead in Adams County will be relocated.

Portland OKs paving project

Some Portland residents will have their streets renovated in the coming year.

ISTEP scores are still on hold

Like all school corporations in the state, Jay County continues to play a waiting game when it comes to final test scores.

County gets insurance review

Jay County has a few gaps in its insurance coverage, as well as some advantages over other counties, the county commissioners learned Monday morning.

Dunkirk sticks with contract

DUNKIRK — City council decided not to negotiate one of its fire contracts.

Sewer district approves budget

Jay County Regional Sewer District approved its 2016 budget Monday evening.

Council pushes to collect court fees

A Jay County Council member made one suggestion for spending more money. But not before he made a suggestion for bringing in a much larger amount.

JCH hits goals

Jay County Hospital surpassed several of its goals this year, hospital CEO Dave Hyatt told the Jay County Commissioners on Monday.

City fined for fish kill

Portland City Council unanimously approved payment of claims at Monday night’s meeting, but something smelled fishy to one council member.

FR council sets salaries

Fort Recovery Village Council took care of some end-of-year business at its Monday night meeting.

Board bumps contract amount

As Portland prepares for a nationwide project, it changed its contract with a land-surveying firm now that old sidewalk construction guidelines are being enforced by the state.

Waste district to offer grants

With its finances in good shape and getting better every month, Jay County Solid Waste Management District is looking for more ways to promote recycling.

Dunkirk OKs flooding study

DUNKIRK — Precautions are being taken to avoid further flooding in the city.

Cost unclear for tile replacement

Jay and Blackford County residents who will pay for a new drainage tile will have to wait a while longer to find out what the cost might be.

FR schools test scores remain strong

FORT RECOVERY — Test results for 2014-15 were similar to those from previous school years.
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