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Commissioners discussed plans to fund different organizations in 2025 during a meeting following their regular session Monday.
Dunkirk trash rates will go up in August
Trash collection rates are going up. Dunkirk City Council on Monday approved increasing trash pick-up rates to $15 per month beginning Aug. 1.
Funds OK’d for recovery facility report
Progress on Jay County’s recovery home is on the way. Jay County Commissioners on Monday approved utilizing $11,000 for a preliminary engineering report on the new prospective sober living facility in Portland.
County denies funding without contract
Commissioners heard a request Monday from JCDC board president Angie Paxson and executive director Travis Richards to disburse county funds for the first half of 2024. The county and JCDC have yet to come to a contract agreement for this year.
Pool heater installed
Portland Park Board heard updates from regarding Portland Water Park during its meeting Tuesday, including that the new heater at the facility has been installed and will be activated Monday.
Fort Recovery awarded grants
Fort Recovery Village Council heard about two grants awarded to the village as well as funding allotted to Fort Recovery Morvilius Opera House during its meeting Monday.
Ordinance actions
Portland City Council addressed three ordinances during its meeting Monday, including approving the ordinance regarding sick leave benefit donations on first and second reading.
‘He’s the guy’
The Jay County Democrats elected former two-term Portland mayor Randy Geesaman as their new chair during a reorganization meeting Friday evening. Indiana Democratic Party 3rd District Chair Chad Wierzbinski led the meeting.
County shares info on radios
Jay County officials are considering switching local first responders to the statewide radio system.
Skycrest Solar stays on horizon
Construction plans for Skycrest Solar could still be a few years down the road. Regardless, renewable energy company Invenergy still has its sights set on establishing a solar farm in Jay County.
Mural complete, projects planned
Dunkirk City Council heard updates Monday regarding various projects completed and pending for the city building.
Vehicle recording policy approved
Jay County Commissioners approved a vehicle recording policy and consent form for employees during their meeting Monday.
Redkey updates employee policies
Redkey Town Council formally amended the town’s personnel policies, fired officer Chris Boggs and hired Ted Kolodka as a utility worker Thursday.
Project moves forward
Portland Board of Aviation on Wednesday granted permission to move forward with a Federal Aviation Administration grant application pending review of bids that will be opened Monday.
Building lease approved
Jay/Portland Building and Planning has approved an updated lease agreement for its rental space at Community Resource Center. The department’s inter-local joint board OK’d the agreement Tuesday.
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