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Paving planned
The City of Portland announced in a press release Wednesday that paving for sections of 15 streets will start Monday and continue through May 2, weather permitting.
School survey opens next week
Fort Recovery School Board heard Monday from superintendent Tony Stahl about a survey to be posted online April 21.
Another round of projects approved
Jay County Commissioners agreed to move forward Monday with a second round of projects involved in the owner-occupied rehabilitation program. Jay County community coordinator Darlesia Lee also announced some construction projects from the first round are beginning this week.
Dunkirk forms commission
DUNKIRK — The city now has a redevelopment commission. Dunkirk City Council approved its two appointments to the redevelopment commission Monday while Mayor Jack Robbins named his three appointments.
County looks at app for assessing its roads
Jay County Commissioners tabled a decision Monday on an application created to help make road assessments.
Moratoriums recommended
Jay County Plan Commission recommended up to one-year moratoriums for future battery storage and solar facilities in the county after public hearings Thursday.
Council debates future of facility
Jay County Council discussed a five-year review of Jay County Country Living’s financial information during its meeting Wednesday.
Council opposes
Portland City Council passed a resolution opposing Indiana Senate Bill 1 and any other legislation that reduces funding to local government units without offering an alternative revenue stream.
Village to add parking
Fort Recovery Village Council approved a resolution on a 5-2 vote Monday authorizing village officials to purchase part of the property at 111 W. Butler St.
Baldwin found not guilty in trial Tuesday
A Redkey man has been found not guilty of raping a mentally disabled person. Teddy R. Baldwin, 76, received a directed verdict Tuesday in Jay Circuit Court during his bench trial, finding him not guilty of three Level 3 felonies for rape in which the victim is mentally disabled or …
New signs removed
Indiana Department of Transportation removed stop signs Friday after installing them the day before at the intersection of Votaw Street (Indiana 26/27), Williams Street and the south entrance to Walmart.
Considering moratorium
Portland Plan Commission agreed Thursday to set a public hearing to consider a moratorium on battery storage facilities.
Executive director hired
Jay County Development Corporation announced the hiring of Ceann Bales as its new executive director on Thursday afternoon. She will start next week.
Change order OK'd
Portland Board of Works approved the change order request from 3D Construction of Muncie during a brief meeting Thursday after it had denied it last month.
Whitacre measure clears committee
The Indiana Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation unanimously approved House Concurrent Resolution 9 to rename an Indiana 67 bridge in honor of Lance Cpl. Andrew F. Whitacre of Bryant during its session Tuesday.
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