LOCAL GOVERNMENT

District considering trailer deal

A new proposal could allow Jay County Solid Waste Management District to extend its contract for Saturday recycling trailers without seeing a major cost increase.

FR to widen intersection

FORT RECOVERY — The village is moving forward with plans to improve traffic flow at one of its busiest intersections.

Dunkirk project denied credit

DUNKIRK — A proposed senior housing project is still in search of a funding source.

City, INDOT combine projects

Members of the Portland Board of Works approved a plan Thursday they are hoping will save the city $200,000 on the Indiana 26 East (Water Street) project. The board also hired a new police officer.

INDOT representative to visit

Representatives of the Indiana Department of Transportation will be coming to Jay County to discuss concerns about the state of local highways.

Dunkirk makes payment

DUNKIRK — Council made the final payment on the wastewater treatment plant project on Monday evening.

Redkey hires new marshal

REDKEY — Town council hired a new marshal Thursday following an executive session.

Flyover is funded

Look up and smile. Jay County Council approved an additional appropriation from the reassessment fund Wednesday to pay for a photo flyover of the county.

Veterans will stop in Portland

A group of veterans will be making a stop in Portland this spring as part of an event to honor fallen soldiers.

FR council weighs request for zoning

FORT RECOVERY — The question is not so much whether eight lots on the east side of Ohio 49 should be annexed, but rather how they should be zoned if they become part of the village.

Attorney will handle contract

Jay County Regional Sewer District Board is done waiting for an answer.

County plans need a review

Emergency and evacuation plans for the Jay County Courthouse and other county buildings will be reviewed in the wake of a lockdown at all Jay Schools last week.

Dunkirk signs to be assessed

DUNKIRK — The city may be getting some new street signs.

Portland awards sewer contract

Portland’s northwest sewer project will be kept in Jay County hands.

Redkey names finalists for marshal

REDKEY — The search for a new town marshal was narrowed to three candidates when council met in executive session Thursday evening.
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