LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Annexation process can proceed
Dunkirk City Council heard updates Monday regarding plans for the 10 acres of property on the south side of the city.
Shrack to take over
The courthouse has a new superintendent.
Street sweeper purchase approved
Portland Board of Works approved the purchase of the street sweeper, the changes to the project and the hiring of Luke Darby as a full-time firefighter at its meeting Thursday.
Long files suit against city
Former Portland Police Officer Patrick Long filed a lawsuit Wednesday in Jay Superior Court against the City of Portland, its police department, Police Chief Dustin Mock and investigator Jeff Hopkins.
Working toward TIF
Jay County Redevelopment Commission discussed a resolution and economic development plan Thursday that would lay the groundwork for three new TIF districts.
Board of works approves purchase, change order, hiring
Portland Board of Works approved the purchase of the street sweeper, the changes to the project and the hiring of Luke Darby as a full-time firefighter at its meeting Thursday.
JCDC interviewing candidates this week
The JCDC board agreed to allow its executive committee to negotiate salary and benefits with a potential candidate.
Village voters approve income tax hike
Fort Recovery voters solidly supported a 0.5-percentage-point increase in the village’s income tax during Tuesday’s election, approving it 170-52.
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.
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