LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Plan commission reviews drafts
Jay County Plan Commission reviewed drafts Thursday for ordinances regulating carbon sequestration storage facilities, battery storage systems and data centers.
‘Pull the plug’
Jay County Council voted Wednesday to stop planning for the project on 68 acres of county-owned land along Votaw Street on the west side of the city.
Redkey, Dunkirk awarded
Two local communities will receive state funding to help with street paving.
County ARPA options mulled
Commissioner Duane Monroe made a motion Monday to stop infrastructure planning on the county’s 68 acres in Portland. Commissioners chose to table the issue until they can speak with their attorney.
County approves training contract
Jay County Commissioners approved a contract Monday between Jay County Sheriff’s Office and Nicholas Miller.
Board OKs JCDC lease
The new community developer will be reclaiming the old office. Portland Board of Works on Thursday approved a lease agreement with Jay County Development Corporation for an office in Community Resource Center.
Emergency hub?
Officials have a starting point. Now they say it’s time to get down to business.
Fence upgrades OK’d
The Portland Park Board approved funding to help pay for replacing and upgrading fences at the baseball and softball fields at Weiler-Wilson Park.
Consolidation discussion
Portland City Council voted unanimously to move forward with a process to explore consolidating the dispatching of emergency responders.
Alexander, Loy plan to run
With election filing still more than a month away, two candidates have announced their plans to run for Jay County Commissioner. The incumbent has not decided if he will seek another term.
Supporting heroes
Redkey will purchase hardware for veteran banners
Journey Home targets Jay Co. facility
The Journey Home of Winchester is interested in starting operations in Jay County. A few representatives from the organization approached Jay County Commissioners to discuss potential plans Monday.
Ready to move on
Dunkirk City Council voted Monday to drop its lawsuit against Todd Building Group if it can reach a deal to sell the former Todd Opera House to a designated private investor.
No request
County officials have been coordinating efforts for an infrastructure project along Indiana 67 for years. Without a local financial commitment, that project may no longer happen.
Byrum to take role as recorder
Jay County Republican Party members appointed Angie Byrum as the next Jay County recorder Thursday.
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