Friday, January 22, 2021

Local government

Airport fuel sales went up

Facility sold 59,060 gallons during 2020.
Council reviews new tax proposal

There’s a plan to increase Portland property taxes to pay for projects to combat downtown flooding.
Council set to meet in person again

FORT RECOVERY –– Village council has been meeting via Zoom the last two months to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Council will reconvene its regular in-person meetings beginning in February.
Council gives OK to raises

Former county engineer Dan Watson resigned at the end of 2020. Jay County highway superintendent Donnie Corn has taken over Watson’s former responsibilities, and road foreman David Shepherd is helping pick up the slack.
Committee tables vote on funding

Another entity has balked on appropriating money toward a proposed million-dollar animal control facility.
Holdman, Prescott combine for 14 measures

Legislation covers guns, COVID-19 response, other issues.
Funds rescinded

Two weeks ago, commissioners approved funding for a new animal control facility. On Monday, the new group reversed that decision.
Dunkirk plans to make updates

DUNKIRK — The city’s ordinances will continue to be updated in the new year, including several that have been defunct for years.
City to seek credit

This may be the year Portland is done mitigating the wetland at the former site of XPLEX Extreme Competition Park.
Vaccine coming

Health department expects to get doses this week; they will likely be targeted for first responders.
Court to be removed

Park board votes to eliminate tennis area that is ‘in shambles.’
Village council reviews road projects

FORT RECOVERY — Broadway Street work is nearing completion.
City puts $ toward fire, police

CARES funds being spent on emergency equipment.
The CR recommends

What’s next?
Stepping away

Theurer retires after decades in government.

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