LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Butler project to begin
Village administrator Randy Diller reminded Fort Recovery Village Council on Monday that Tom’s Construction will begin work next week on Butler Street (Ohio 119) between Fort Site and Main streets.
Redkey needs new firetruck
Redkey Volunteer Fire Department firefighter Mark Leavell shared options Tuesday with two Redkey Town Council members.
Shifting to centers
Registered voters in Jay County may be able to cast ballots at any county designated location in 2026.
Funds OK’d for recovery home
Jay County Commissioners approved a $13,150 request Monday from Jay County Drug Prevention to pay for work related to creating a recovery home in Portland.
Commissioners approve EDIT requests
Commissioners made a few funding decisions Thursday. Council will consider whether to allocate dollars to those choices next month. Jay County Commissioners reviewed applications again for this year’s economic development income tax (EDIT) dollars.
Council OKs a change to vote centers
Jay County Council approved a resolution Wednesday designating the county as a vote center county. The decision hinges on commissioners’ approval Monday as well as a lengthy implementation process that includes forming a study committee, drafting a plan and seeking public comment.
Leftover $ could be used for AWOS
Portland Board of Aviation heard information about the weather station during its brief meeting Wednesday.
Village approves rezoning property
Fort Recovery Village Council approved amendments to the village’s zoning map and regulations on a first reading, rezoning the property at 105 S. Elm St. to commercial and prohibiting first-floor residential use in central commercial district buildings.
County supports additional access
Locations have been identified in Jay County that are in need of better access to internet, and funding is available to change the broadband outlook. One service provider is throwing its hat in the ring.
Purchasing vac, sweeper
Dunkirk City Council approved the purchase of a street sweeper and a new vacuum truck during its meeting on Monday.
County adjusts scope of contract
Commissioners heard from Integrated Public Safety Commission statewide interoperability coordinator Andrea Baughn and OK’d moving forward with a change in scope in the contract with Ritter Strategic Services during their meeting Monday.
Tax changes questioned
State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) and State Reps. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and Matt Lehman (R-Berne) shared legislative session updates Saturday at John Jay Center for Learning.
Taxes top the list
State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) and State Reps. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and Matt Lehman (R-Berne) shared legislative session updates Saturday at John Jay Center for Learning.
Commissioners discuss altering radio contract
Commissioners met with Barry Ritter and other representatives of Ritter Strategic Services on Thursday to discuss potentially altering the county’s contract. Commissioners didn’t make a decision Thursday, noting they will revisit the topic at their meeting Monday.
Redevelopment Commission to look at engineering contract
County officials entered into an interlocal agreement with Jay County Redevelopment Commission in November to use remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds for a housing project in Portland.
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