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Portland council updated utility reserves

Study shows strong funds, possible need for future increase

New FR police officer is introduced

FORT RECOVERY — The village may soon have a new police officer.

Change of plea set for Markle

A change of plea hearing has been set for a Portland man who faces criminal charges in connection to his son’s death.

Sorority chapter celebrates 50 years

FORT RECOVERY –– Fifty years later, a local chapter of a national philanthropic organization is still going strong.

Marlins drafted Ferrell

Twenty-five years ago this week, a Jay County High School graduate was selected in the Major League Baseball draft.

Tyson donates to food bank

Tyson Foods has made another donation to help fight hunger.

Condominiums proposed

A Geneva developer is hoping to bring new housing to property west of Portland near Jay County High School.

New names announced

A new look and a new building will bring with them new names.

Lift station upgrades approved

Two Portland lift stations will be upgraded.

County looks at spending options

Jay County has received nearly $2 million from the federal American Rescue Plan.

Agreement proposed at $1.75 million

An economic development agreement has been proposed between Jay County and Skycrest Solar Energy Center.

Jay returns to ‘blue’ coronavirus rating

After a COVID-19 spike in early May, the county returned to the lowest risk rating this week.

Extension enthusiasm

Rain will hold off the start of construction for a few days, but that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm for Portland Municipal Airport’s runway extension.

Parks donate

Portland Park Board donated some unused equipment to another Jay County community.

Funding OK’d, position is filled

It was a busy day in development Tuesday.
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