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Concern raised about access to services
Keni Lehman presented council members the concern, indicating a personal mental health crisis for about a month. Efforts to find help, specifically with paying for prescription medications, have not been fruitful.
FR council approves rezoning request
Fort Recovery Village Council denied a recommendation Monday from Fort Recovery Planning Commission, instead agreeing to rezone the property at 105 S. Elm St. to commercial.
Project planning
Jay School Board got a first high-level view at those questions during its meeting Monday as it begins the process of considering potential capital improvement projects.
Health care, taxes top the agenda
The 2025 Indiana General Assembly began its legislative session Jan. 8 and State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) visited the Farm Bureau office in Winchester to provide the first legislative update of the year.
Redkey barn venue gets exception
Jay County Board of Zoning Appeals agreed Thursday to grant a special exception usage for the property at 11765 W. 700 South, Redkey, to be used as an event center.
Teen held for robbery attempt at store
A Portland teen was arrested after he allegedly tried to rob a local convenience store.
Replacing runway lights
Portland Board of Aviation on Wednesday approved the purchase and installation of new runway end lights while also addressing apron expansion and runway paving projects.
Notification bill advances
State Rep. J.D. Prescott’s House Bill 1012 that would require property owners to be notified following a motor vehicle accident on their property unanimously cleared the House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee with one amendment Tuesday.
HVAC update approved
Fort Recovery School Board OK’d entering into an agreement Monday with Garmann Miller of Minster for a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) project at Fort Recovery Elementary-Middle School.
City seeks building transfer
Development is in the works in Dunkirk. One step in the process started with Jay County Commissioners on Monday. Commissioners agreed to move forward with a resolution to transfer real estate to a nonprofit organization.
Permission for projects
In its first meeting of 2025, Dunkirk City Council agreed to move forward with plans for a new apartment development and an effort to seek grant funding for a water line project.
Sheriff’s office getting 3 new vehicles
Jay County Commissioners OK’d Sheriff Ray Newton purchasing two new patrol vehicles and a new transport van for his department Monday.
Firm will handle salary analysis
Jay County Council agreed Wednesday to move forward with consulting firm Waggoner, Irwin, Scheele and Associates conducting a new salary analysis on county employees.
Warm thoughts
During its first meeting of 2025 on Tuesday, Portland Park Board discussed various topics regarding Portland Water Park.
Woman who died in Christmas fire has been identified
The woman who died in a fire on Christmas Day has been identified. Shirley M. Green, Portland, was found dead in her home at Oakwood Manufactured Home Community. Jay County Coroner’s Office received DNA results Tuesday from Indiana State Police Laboratory confirming Green’s identity, according to a press release.
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