LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Council gives OK to funding

Efforts to limit flooding in Jay County took another step forward Wednesday night as Jay County Council voted to provide funding for a storm sewer line from Jay County Fairgrounds to the Salamonie River.

Fair board seeks help

Six days after rain forced the cancellation of events at the Jay County Fair, Bob Lyons went to the Jay County Commissioners to discuss a solution.

Kesler selected for Dunkirk blight work

DUNKIRK — A contractor has been chosen to tear down blighted properties in the city.

Flood funding may be available

Jay County residents may be able to apply for reimbursement for flood damage, but the channels such requests would go through and the source of potential funding haven’t been determined yet.

City moves money

The Portland City Council did some money managing Monday evening.

FR works toward paving

Fort Recovery is moving closer to seeing its street overlay project begin.

City to help with sewer

The City of Portland agreed Thursday to spend $20,000 and dedicate manpower to help alleviate flooding at Jay County Fairgrounds.

FR chooses Wagner

FORT RECOVERY — Wagner Paving will handle Fort Recovery’s street overlay project.

County raises ditch assessments

Jay County residents paying ditch assessments will see the amount they owe increase.

Dunkirk blight bids are opened

DUNKIRK — Bids were opened Monday to determine who will tear down the blighted homes in the city.

Council OKs 2 percent raise

Portland city employees can expect a bump in their paychecks soon.

Commissioners recognize farm tour

The Jay County Commissioners signed a proclamation at their meeting Monday recognizing next week’s 83rd annual Purdue Farm Management Tour.

Minor introduced as grants administrator

Fort Recovery Village Council met the village’s new grants administrator at its meeting Monday night.

Council approves tax abatement

Green Valley Ranch LLC will receive a five-year, $10 million tax abatement.

Inman suggests added oversight

Departments and non-profits receiving county money may have to provide quarterly updates to the county commissioners about how it is being used.
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