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Steps discussed
Portland Redevelopment Commission discussed that process and related suggestions for changes to the city’s zoning code during its meeting Friday morning.
Retter resigns
Chance Retter announced his resignation during Thursday’s Redkey Town Council special meeting, effective immediately.
Changing pattern
Brooks Construction, which is handling Indiana Department of Transportation’s current Meridian Street (U.S. 27) project in the city, announced that temporary stops signs will be in place beginning next week as it works to replace traffic signals and install curb ramps.
Update receives initial approval
Commission members formally agreed Wednesday to amend a declaratory resolution regarding the county’s economic development area, the first step in updating the plan.
OOR applications open May 28
Jay County Commissioners heard applications for the owner-occupied rehabilitation project, a $1 million program, will be accepted from May 28 through June 28.
A new home?
Jay County Solid Waste District is looking at building a facility along Tyson Road.
Unemployment is 3.8%
Unemployment ticked back down in March after consecutive months of increases saw the area hit its highest rates in years.
Ordinance approved
Dunkirk City Council on Monday approved a new right-of-way use ordinance in part to address issues with having recently paved streets cut for utility work.
Influx overnight
Getting an influx of patients at that level all in one night doesn’t happen, noted Melinda Hodgson, administrator and executive director at Persimmon Ridge. But addressing the need for beds and shelter, Portland’s facility opened its doors.
Community is key
Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition and Jay County Opioid Settlement Taskforce will be hosting a contest to determine the name of the recovery home — its potential location is expected to be announced in the next two weeks — coming to Jay County.
Council chaos
Redkey Town Council’s meeting Thursday devolved into chaos, broke up about a third of the way through the agenda and led to threats of a lawsuit.
Phase one finally done
Portland Board of Aviation on Wednesday approved the final pay request and a close-out request letter for the first phase of the runway extension project at Portland Municipal Airport.
AV is up for county, down in cities
If you live in a city or town in Jay County, expect to see a bigger tax rate on your spring bills this year.
Officer addresses turnover
The bulk of Monday’s Portland City Council meeting involved the discussion about police compensation after officer Patrick Long presented his concerns.
FR adds wrestling as a club sport
Fort Recovery School Board on Monday authorized superintendent Tony Stahl to approve high school girls and boys wrestling as a club sport activity and approved the club as an Ohio High School Athletic Association tournament sport for the 2024-25 school year.
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