LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Watson will work on Stellar

DUNKIRK — The former mayor will help the city with its Stellar Communities application.

CFO rules advance

Proposed changes to Jay County’s confined feeding rules are headed to Jay County Commissioners.

Assistance approval

More help will soon be available for local veterans.

Fire rating improves

Portland’s safety rating has improved.

Verizon presents tracking system

Jay County Commissioners are considering technology that would allow for electronic monitoring of the county’s fleet of highway department vehicles.

In general, it’s about people

To close schools or not close schools.

City to purchase new furnaces

A pair of furnaces that are about 30 years old will be replaced at Portland City Hall.

Tax rates are on the rise

With few exceptions, Jay County residents will see their tax rates rise in 2016.

FR will add parking

FORT RECOVERY — Plans for additional parking at Fort Recovery Elementary/Middle School are taking shape.

Flooding issues arise again

Seven months after the summer's last big flood, the topic is still coming up in new ways at county drainage board meetings.

Board OKs school grants

All three applications for recycling education grants have been approved, and Jay County Solid Waste Management District is hoping more will come in before the Sunday deadline.

Council approves ADA?study

DUNKIRK — City council agreed to a study to see where the city lacks compliance with Title VI and the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Empty spaces

On the northwest corner of Meridian and Main streets in Portland, a tree stands in front of First Merchants Bank.

Redkey officially accepts loan

REDKEY — Council secured the town's loan for the sewer separation project on Thursday.

Board is in ‘holding pattern’

Jay School Corporation has its February enrollment count.
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