LOCAL

County looks at TIF option

Jay County Redevelopment Commission discussed plans to establish tax increment financing (TIF) districts in the four locations planned for commercial solar energy farms.

Redkey moves toward a new website

Redkey Town Council heard about plans to migrate to a state-affiliated website and approved a related purchase Tuesday. Council also met its newly appointed member, Jennifer Staver, and hired Chris Jack and Alex Heath as town marshal and deputy, respectively.

Moving toward TIF

During Monday’s Dunkirk City Council meeting, Mayor Jack Robbins reported on progress and provided an update on next steps.

Energy-saving tips are offered

CenterPoint Energy is offering energy-saving tips for customers this spring:

Ag partnership

Jay County Farm Bureau was looking for new ways to reach local youth. Jay County Public Library is always seeking options to expand its programming. Their partnership has grown from an initial event to a full schedule of annual offerings that provide children with education about agriculture.

FR Schools accept bid

Fort Recovery School Board accepted a $870,000 bid Friday from Smith-Boughan Mechanical Service Solutions of Lima, Ohio, for replacing HVAC equipment at Fort Recovery Elementary and Middle School.

Annual report to state approved

Portland Redevelopment Commission approved its annual report during a special meeting Friday.

Contracts with Tavzel, Lutheran OK'd

Portland Board of Aviation approved contracts Monday with airport manager Hal Tavzel and Lutheran Air, extending their relationships with Portland Municipal Airport.

Jay Co. rate jumps to 25th-lowest

Jay County’s rate improved to 25th-lowest among the state’s 92 counties according to estimates the Indiana Department of Workforce Development released on Tuesday.

Cases of avian flu ID’d in Jay, Adams

On Sunday, Indiana State Board of Animal Health identified the 11th case of highly pathogenic avian flu in the county at a commercial table egg pullet facility.

Mason sentenced to six years

Brianna F. Mason, 24, Sidney, was sentenced Wednesday to six years in Indiana Department of Correction for a Level 4 felony for causing death when operating a vehicle while intoxicated. She also received one-year sentences for two Level 6 felonies for criminal recklessness.

Tweaks made to staffing at FRLS

Fort Recovery School Board approved the district’s staffing plan Monday for the 2025-26 school year.

Butler Street project underway

Fort Recovery Village Council discussed its ongoing reconstruction project and related traffic issues Monday. It also hired Choice One Engineering as the village’s consulting engineer for its Safe Routes to School projects planned for 2027.

Mayor, council at odds again

Portland City Council members criticized Mayor Jeff Westlake at the conclusion of their meeting Monday for introducing an issue involving vacation time for a police officer without providing them information in advance.

Bid awarded for tornado repairs

Muhlenkamp will handle $2.2 million in work on building’s junior high wing
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