LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Park board looks toward the summer
Portland Park Board spent a chunk of its meeting Tuesday discussing schedules and maintenance needs for Portland Water Park.
Motion filed in lawsuit against police
Portland Police Department, Police Chief Dustin Mock and investigator Jeff Hopkins filed a motion to dismiss Monday in a lawsuit brought by former Portland police officer Patrick Long.
First hopefuls file
Incumbent Jay County Sheriff Ray Newton joined incumbent Jay County recorder Angie Byrum and Jay County Commissioner candidate Aaron Loy as the first local candidates to file for election when Jay County Clerk’s Office opened at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Fellow Republican Dwane Ford filed to challenge him for the party’s …
Looking to summer
Portland Park Board spent a chunk of its meeting Tuesday discussing schedules and maintenance needs for Portland Water Park.
Livestock ordinance advances
Portland City Council approved an ordinance on first reading Monday that would ban farm livestock in the city and set rules for owning chickens.
Village council welcomes new members
Fort Recovery Village Council has some new faces. Village residents Amy Wendel and Shawn Thobe have joined the council. Wendel was sworn into office Monday prior to village council’s regular meeting.
New developer
Jay County native Colby Cline joins Jay County Development Corporation as its newest employee Tuesday.
Portland turmoil tops list
This year’s top story was the turmoil in Portland city government, from frequent clashes at council meetings to the long list of lawsuits and/or tort claims.
Addressing issues
The Journey Home has three main concerns regarding the Jay County Country Living facility — the foundation, electrical system and sprinkler system.
Annexation process advances
Dunkirk City Council took a step in the process Monday, formally approving a resolution regarding the fiscal plan for annexation.
Ceasing plans
Jay County Commissioners decided in a 2-1 vote Monday to notify planning firm Rundell, Ernstberger and Associates to stop development work on the property along Votaw Street in Portland.
Aker won’t seek third term
Jay County Commissioners president Chad Aker announced Monday he will not seek a third term for the middle district commissioner seat. His term runs through the end of 2026.
Variance OK’d for new business
Jay County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance request Thursday from Tristen Harmon to operate a small-scale powder coating business within the Town of Pennville.
Redevelopment commission pulls project support
Two county government units have decided to stop paying for planning a housing infrastructure project.
New lighting?
Jason Clearwaters of engineering firm Butler, Fairman and Seufert explained during Wednesday’s Portland Board of Aviation meeting plans to push for the new lighting to be part of the federally funded project.
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