LOCAL
Jay Co. ballot issue found
There was an error on ballots in Jay County that allowed voters to cast a choice in a race in which they were not eligible to vote.
Interest expressed in new hangar
Tim Homan of Lakefield CNC visited Portland Board of Aviation on Wednesday to share his desire to construct a new hangar at the facility.
FR man died in crash Sunday
Kimo K. Bechtol, 44, died after his vehicle struck a guardrail and flipped off Ohio 49 in Gibson Township, Mercer County, Ohio. Passengers Kolson Bechtol, 13, and Leah Bechtol, 8, also sustained injuries from the accident.
Redkey considers 2025 budget
Redkey Town Council discussed its 2025 budget Tuesday. It also noted the resignation of town marshal Zach Moser.
Development agreement OK'd
Portland Board of Works on Tuesday approved a development agreement with Chad Fifer for an economic development income tax (EDIT) loan to help with improvements at the former Sheller-Globe south property.
County bridges need repairs
Jay County Commissioners heard Monday about two road closures on county roads caused by unsafe bridges and the highway department’s inability to fund repairs or replacements.
Dunkirk reviews ’25 budget
Dunkirk City Council held its first reading and public hearing for the 2025 budget Monday and discussed the process for spending its remaining coronavirus relief funds from the federal American Rescue Plan Act.
Teaming to honor veterans
Eighty-five veterans will fly from Fort Wayne to Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to visit memorials built in their honor.
Another insurance option reviewed
Jay County Commissioners have a decision to make regarding health insurance. Commissioners heard from another insurance broker and third-party administrator during a special session Friday.
Budget is set
Jay County Council approved the 2025 budget Wednesday on a second reading.
Loan approved
Travis Richards, executive director of Jay County Development Corporation, presented the loan request from Fifer Services. He explained that the loan would have an eight-year term. If the company reaches specified goals, including hiring additional employees, 75% of the loan would be forgiven.
County looks at option for insurance
Michael Harmon, a representative of ParetoHealth, shared details about his company’s work with helping groups to partially self-fund their employees’ health insurance.
Easement approved at Cooper load-out
Fort Recovery Village Council authorized village administrator Randy Diller to execute an encroachment easement with Cooper Farms for its feed load-out area along Railroad Street.
To the hunt
For the second time in the four-year history of the Launch Jay! business pitching competition, a hunting-related business took the top prize as Matt Lingo’s won the competition for his Houndsman Advantage app during the competition Saturday evening at Jay County Junior-Senior High School.
City OKs JCDC deal
A contract between The City of Portland and Jay County Development Corporation has been approved.
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