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County contract bill clears House committee
State Rep. Matt Lehman’s Indiana House Bill 1158, which details procedures for county elected officials to enter into contracts, was amended again Thursday by the Senate Local Government Committee and then approved on a 10-0 vote.
Smith shares his vision in Jay Co.
Tim Smith, a Fort Wayne resident and one of eight candidates for the Republican nomination for the U.S. House of Representatives in Indiana’s 3rd District, shared his campaign vision with The Commercial Review.
Home rehab program gets OK
Jay County Commissioners heard Monday from community coordinator Nate Kimball about the program. Kimball pointed out Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs sent an award letter Friday for the $1 million program intended to help low-income local residents make repairs to their homes. (According to the letter, county officials …
Firearm confiscated
A Jay School Corporation student was detained by law enforcement Friday after being found in possession of a firearm.
JC rolled on senior night
Twenty-five years ago this week, the Patriots sent their seniors off in style.
Assistance approved
Portland Redevelopment Commission on Friday approved contributing $35,000 toward concrete and plumbing work for The Venue of Portland.
Amended HB 1160 clears committee
State Rep. Matt Lehman's House Bill 1160 passed unanimously out of the Senate Judiciary Committee after amendments to narrow what organizations and individuals its limitations will apply to and to clarify what information can be shared.
Council OKs $ for park project
Pennville is one step closer to securing the funds it needs for its park improvement project.
Hangar complete
Portland Board of Aviation learned during a brief meeting Wednesday that construction of a new Sonrise Aviation hangar at the east end of Portland Municipal Airport is complete.
From FR to Oz
The Fort Recovery High School Drama Club production of “The Wizard of Oz” opens at 7 p.m. Friday night with additional shows at 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
ISP investigating
Indiana State Police confirmed Wednesday morning that it is investigating a complaint against a public official in the county regarding identity deception.
Truck $ approved
Portland City Council for the second consecutive meeting on Tuesday approved funding for the purchase of a new trash truck, though the actual transaction is still a couple of years down the road.
Award winners named
Fort Recovery Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2023 award winners.
Airing concerns
Fort Recovery Village Council heard again from Wabash Road homeowners frustrated about the recurring smell emanating from the village’s wastewater lagoons.
Contract measure changes reviewed
Indiana House Bill 1158, lays out procedures for county elected officials to enter into contracts, was amended Thursday by the Senate Local Government Committee and was held for likely additional amendments by author State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne).
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