LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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.

Complete, continuing

Portland Board of Aviation heard an update on its apron expansion project at Portland Municipal Airport, approved a pre-application and a contract for runway rehabilitation and a new weather system and OK’d its five-year capital improvement plan during a meeting Wednesday.

Village will get new message sign

FORT RECOVERY — Village officials will be purchasing a new radar message sign. Fort Recovery Village Council heard from police chief Jared Laux about plans to purchase the new equipment Monday.

Bizy Dips plans expansion

Council sends loan request back to advisory committee to create development agreement

Still in need

The government shutdown is over. The need remains.

Prelim work on Skycrest can start

Jay County Plan Commission OK’d a request Thursday for Invenergy to begin limited construction on its prospective solar farm in Jay County.
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