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Incumbents celebrated wins
Twenty-five years ago this week, incumbents were celebrating victories.
Street sweeper purchase approved
Portland Board of Works approved the purchase of the street sweeper, the changes to the project and the hiring of Luke Darby as a full-time firefighter at its meeting Thursday.
Long files suit against city
Former Portland Police Officer Patrick Long filed a lawsuit Wednesday in Jay Superior Court against the City of Portland, its police department, Police Chief Dustin Mock and investigator Jeff Hopkins.
Working toward TIF
Jay County Redevelopment Commission discussed a resolution and economic development plan Thursday that would lay the groundwork for three new TIF districts.
Board of works approves purchase, change order, hiring
Portland Board of Works approved the purchase of the street sweeper, the changes to the project and the hiring of Luke Darby as a full-time firefighter at its meeting Thursday.
Ready for 40
Forty years. That’s how long the Xi chapter of Delta Theta Tau has been hosting its annual craft show. Xi chapter of Delta Theta Tau organizes the Delts’ Holiday Crafts and Gifts Show each November, with this year’s event running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Jay County …
Patriotic presentation
Jessamyn Harter grew up with Iwo Jima as a part of her everyday life. Her grandfather was a proud Marine who had served during the World War II battle. He had a map of the island on his wall. Still, the importance of her grandfather’s service and that of those …
Cale joins Arts Place team
Katie Cale is fired up for her new role as ceramics specialist at Arts Place.
At your Peril
Drew Wood, a 2011 Jay County High School graduate and Fort Recovery resident, created Poker Peril in August 2024. What started as a game shared with family and friends soon morphed into a full-fledged business. They’ve sold about 600 copies to date.
JCDC interviewing candidates this week
The JCDC board agreed to allow its executive committee to negotiate salary and benefits with a potential candidate.
Village voters approve income tax hike
Fort Recovery voters solidly supported a 0.5-percentage-point increase in the village’s income tax during Tuesday’s election, approving it 170-52.
JCDC interviews start this week
Jay County Development Corporation hopes to select a new employee in the next month to bring the organization back to full staffing.
Fort Recovery to seek funds for pool
Plans call for new liner, deck and gutter system
Agreement approved
Portland City Council approved an economic development agreement Monday with Harmony Cafe and Studio.
Division launched
US Aggregates has launched a new industrial minerals division. One of the sites involved is in Portland.
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