LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Commissioners hire consultant

For the second consecutive year, Jay County will get outside help in compiling its budget.

Geneva shifts projects in house

GENEVA — A changing of the guard and additional manpower has seen an increase in the number of town projects completed “in house.”

Jay Republicans to select replacement

Jay County’s Republican Central Committee has a set a date to hold a caucus to fill an impending vacancy on Jay County Council. 

Park board approves new 5-year plan

Portland Park board approved a new five-year plan for the city’s park system at its meeting Tuesday.

FR council seeks votes

FORT RECOVERY — Election season is over, but the village is still seeking its residents’ votes.

Mall owner offers thanks

Money loaned to the owners of the Portland Antique Mall has helped to make needed improvements to the facility.

Board OKs payment for sewer work

The replacement of a sewer line along the Salamonie River is complete.

City gets $600,000 grant

A planned sewage bill hike for the city’s residents will likely be smaller after a grant was awarded for work on Portland’s wastewater system.

Hydraft fee discussed

DUNKIRK — The city has some more research to do if it plans on eliminating an annual rental fee paid by its fire department.

Committee offers recommendations

Issues surrounding Jay County Council’s decision to award a pay raise to a classification of county employees are closer to being resolved. 

Sanders offers proposals

Jay County Chamber of Commerce executive director Dean Sanders has submitted policy proposals for consideration that could allow the county to provide preference to local businesses when it comes to awarding contracts.

In need of volunteers

Portland Fire Department needs volunteer firefighters. Despite recently hiring a new firefighter, the department is still seeking candidates to fill vacant volunteer positions.

Blight, round two

The Crown City is well on its way to having fewer eyesores.

Rules in place after long process

It took a long time — 761 days, to be exact.    

Eagles down Jay freshmen in OT

The Patriots put up a strong fourth quarter to force overtime.
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