LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Bucher shares vision for 3rd District
Grant Bucher spent a day last week visiting Berne, Winchester and Albany. The Wells County native and Steuben County resident is hoping to emerge from a large field of Republicans to earn his party’s nomination for the Indiana 3rd District in the House of Representatives.
Study for new radios is OK’d
Jay County Sheriff’s Office needs new radios. Officials are making moves to figure out the specifics.
MJS asks for changes to alleys
DUNKIRK — MJS Mortuaries is in the process of building a new funeral home in the city. Representatives had several questions for Dunkirk City Council.
JCDPC pursuing recovery residence
Jay County Commissioners approved two requests for opioid settlement funds — $35,060 for a feasibility study on the building and $2,500 in earnest money — during their regular meeting Monday.
Board opens technology bids
The city now has an idea of what it will cost to be in compliance with a new state requirement. Portland Board of Works on Thursday opened bids for equipment to allow the live-streaming and recording of government meetings.
Purchase of Hood Building approved
Portland Redevelopment Commission on Friday authorized president Rusty Inman to execute documents related to the purchase and subsequent lease of The Hood Building and approved getting formal reports from a structural engineer and architect on the former Hunt’s Building.
Board reviews 2024 options
The park board during its meeting Tuesday heard cost estimates and proposals for projects including lighting around the walking trail at Hudson Family Park, improvements to the baseball/softball diamonds at Weiler-Wilson Park, fencing around the new pickleball courts at Milton Miller Park and the addition of a heater for Portland …
FR bans dispensaries
Recreational marijuana becomes legal in Ohio beginning on Thursday
JCDC, county at odds over ’24 contract
Discussion continues on organization's role, funding
Tie broken for Golden
Nuckols asked to be removed from council consideration
Monroe announces run
Jefferson Township resident Duane Monroe in a press release issued Tuesday afternoon announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the Jay County Commissioner south district seat.
Draft presented
The draft version of Portland’s Downtown Economic Development Plan was presented Monday.
Sheriff's office to get a new vehicle
Jay County Commissioners OK’d purchasing a new vehicle Monday to replace a patrol car for Jay County Sheriff’s Office.
JEMS to get four load systems
Jay County Commissioners OK’d contributing about $115,000 Monday to purchase power load systems for each Jay Emergency Medical Service (JEMS) vehicle.
Choice One to assist with paving
Redkey Town Council approved a $6,000 service agreement Thursday with Choice One Engineering for bidding and grant administration services for paving planned in 2024.
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