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Today's edition
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Funds rescinded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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The Commercial Review, Jay County's Daily Newspaper
P.O. Box 1049 Portland, IN 47371
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