Monday, April 12, 2021

Local government

Target date set

Memorial Day weekend is once again the target for opening Portland Water Park.
Stormwater utility is established

A stormwater utility is now in place.
Village looking in to smell from lagoons

FORT RECOVERY –– A strong stench has plagued the village recently.
ACLU files lawsuit against Prescott

A Portland resident is suing State Rep. J.D. Prescott over access to his Facebook page.
Unfavorable vote

The local stone quarry’s rezoning request now moves to Portland City Council. It does so with an unfavorable recommendation from the city’s plan commission.
Mask mandate off for county buildings

Masks will no longer be required.
No local restrictions planned

Most state restrictions related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic will be lifted April 6, but local government units are still allowed to implement their own rules. Local officials currently have no plans to institute such restrictions.
Agreements set

Solar energy is on the horizon for Jay County.
Council OKs alcohol policy

Consumption, sale allowed in parks with permit, approval
Council rejects policy change

REDKEY — Police officers will only be allowed to take police vehicles home when they are on call.
More funding may come

The first phase of the Portland airport runway extension will be constructed at no cost to the city. Now the hope is that the second phase will be fully federally funded as well.
Next step for wireless OK'd

New radio towers may be on the horizon for Jay County.
Council to get building appraisal

Portland Police Department would like to make a new home in the current Jay School Corporation central office building. Whether or not that is a possibility will come down to appraisals.
Diller: Streets need some attention soon

FORT RECOVERY — Butler and Boundary streets may be getting work done sooner rather than later.
Officers retained for 2021

Not much changed for Jay County Plan Commission this year.

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