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Sheller tour

Chad Fifer is seeking assistance to continue improving the former Sheller-Globe south property. Portland City Council members had the opportunity Monday to take a look at the improvements he has made so far.

Veterans resource fair set for Sept. 26

Eastern Indiana Works will host its Eastern Indiana Veterans Resource Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at the First Bank Expo Center, 861 Salisbury Road, Richmond.

No funding for JCDC

Jay County Development Corporation didn’t receive funding from the county Monday.

Rehab program moving forward

Jay County is moving forward with plans for an owner-occupied rehabilitation program.

Five students injured

Five students were injured Friday morning in a collision involving a school bus.

Project underway

Portland Board of Works heard updates and discussed aspects of the wastewater treatment plant project that includes the construction of a wet weather pump station and an equalization basin.

Council leaves EDIT $ out of budget

Commissioners will need to approach council next year about spending economic development income tax (EDIT) dollars.

Focused on finances

Portland City Council focused mostly on financial issues during its meeting Monday.

Village to buy a new police vehicle

Fort Recovery Village Council amended appropriations and approved transfers during a special meeting Tuesday, allowing for the purchase of a 2025 Dodge Durango Pursuit and a brush chipper.

Finances discussed

Portland City Council focused mostly on financial issues during its meeting Monday.

Students receive help for college

Local students will receive tens of thousands of dollars in support for their education.

Expansion in Dunkirk

DUNKIRK — New business owners Nick Arbogast and Dustin Garvin were looking to expand.

Toney was top showman

Alivia Toney took her turn in the spotlight this year. Toney earned the titles of senior and master class showman during the Jay County 4-H Cat Show on July 8. She competed in the 4-H small animal supreme showmanship competition on July 9.

County TIF plan is updated

The fourth and final step in the process is complete. Jay County Redevelopment Commission approved a confirmatory resolution Wednesday, formally adopting its updated economic development plan for the county’s tax increment financing (TIF) district.

Facade funds OK’d for business

A downtown Portland business will get some help with new windows. During back-to-back meetings Thursday morning, Portland Historic Preservation Commission and Portland Facade Committee approved a certificate of appropriateness for new windows on the north side of Reclaiming Design and agreed to cover half of the cost of cutting the …
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