LOCAL GOVERNMENT
County wants flood meeting
Portland Mayor Randy Geesaman would like the county to pick up part of the tab for a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood risk management feasibility study
Jay Democrats could be fined
The Jay County Democratic Party faces possible fines after failing to file 30 state-mandated campaign finance forms since 2005. But before 2015, campaign finance rules weren’t strictly enforced by the Jay County election board and county clerk’s office.
Board considers new projects
After a state runway inspection found no major problems at Portland Municipal Airport, money may be freed up to pursue other projects at the facility this summer.
Increase delayed
Portland residents won’t see a sewer rate increase July 1. But a hike could still be coming later this year.
Trail work is complete
FORT RECOVERY — Work on the Paul Staugler Memorial Trail in Community Park is now complete.
Hearing on rate hike is Monday
Portland residents will have the opportunity Monday to comment on a proposed increase to their sewer rate.
Study calls for new line
Portland Board of Works heard a presentation from Jones & Henry engineers Thursday morning on a flood mitigation study the firm recently completed.
Mayor rejects calls to resign
Portland Mayor Randy Geesaman announced today he won’t be leaving office after facing calls from his own party for his resignation amid allegations of mishandling party funds in his role as treasurer of the Jay County Democrats.
Mayor has had financial woes
The alleged mismanagement of Jay County Democratic Party funds by Randy Geesaman is not the first financial misstep for Portland’s mayor. It also represents only some of the concerns facing the party.
Mayor considering resignation
Portland Mayor Randy Geesaman is considering resignation from office after information surfaced this week about his mishandling of Jay County Democratic Party finances in his role as party clerk-treasurer
Rate hits lowest mark since 2000
A month ago, only the state’s three leading counties had unemployment rates lower than 3 percent. Now nearly three-quarters of the state, including Jay County, can boast that feat.
Dunkirk waiting to vote on deal
DUNKIRK — A proposed development agreement for the Todd Opera House did not come to a vote at city council’s Monday evening meeting.
Circuit breaker study approved
Umbaugh and Associates will conduct a circuit breaker and local income tax rate study in partnership with Jay County, Portland, Dunkirk and Jay School Corporation. Jay County Commissioners approved a $10,000 contract for the study at its meeting Monday morning.
Redkey OKs project change
REDKEY — Town council approved a change order for work on Redkey’s sewer and selected materials for the new wastewater treatment plant at Thursday night’s meeting.
FR board hears counselor report
FORT RECOVERY — Guidance counselors from Fort Recovery High School and Fort Recovery Elementary/Middle School presented updates to the school board on new programs they have implemented this school year at Tuesday night’s meeting
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