LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Plan approved
Starting in the 2026 primary, Jay County will use two vote center locations for Election Day — Jay Community Center in Portland and West Jay Community Center in Dunkirk. Voters may cast their ballots at either location.
Council still has budget questions
Members discuss setting up call with consultant
Open burning ordinance proposed
Jay County Commissioners reviewed a draft ordinance Tuesday that would regulate controlled fires.
Jury trial set
On Tuesday, Special Judge Douglass K. Mawhorr scheduled a two-day jury trial for Portland clerk-treasurer Lori Phillips’ lawsuit against the City of Portland, Police Chief Dustin Mock and investigator Jeff Hopkins was scheduled for Nov. 2 and 3, 2026.
County approves severance offer for workers
Jay County Country Living needs its employees to stay until the facility closes. Jay County Commissioners have agreed to compensate them for sticking around and to provide an incentive to close sooner.
Grant application delayed
Mayor Jack Robbins updated Dunkirk City Council on the status of the Green Building, noting Monday that despite efforts it is not possible for the city to make this month’s application deadline for state funding.
District seeking Safe Streets feedback
Funding is available to make travel safer. East Central Indiana Regional Planning District is seeking feedback on what areas need the most attention.
Judge has set January hearing
A hearing has been set on a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against two Portland police officers.
Hearing set
Special Judge Douglas Mawhorr issued a notice Friday scheduling a hearing for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, on a motion to dismiss Portland clerk-treasurer Lori Phillips’ lawsuit against Portland Police Chief Dustin Mock and investigator Jeff Hopkins.
Plan commission looks at data center ordinance
Jay County Plan Commission reviewed a draft ordinance Thursday for regulating the facilities.
Hospital willing to make donation of land
Jay County Council heard Wednesday that IU Health Jay officials have indicated a willingness to donate property near Jay Emergency Medical Service’s base in Portland.
City commits funding
Portland City Council on Monday approved committing $400,000 to the county’s proposed infrastructure project as the first step toward a housing and commercial development, contingent on the county’s redevelopment commission committing the remaining funding for the project.
Finances strong
Ross Hagen of financial consulting firm Baker Tilly provided a comprehensive financial plan report to Portland City Council on Monday recommending that the city look at increasing water rates over time and keeping an eye out for the financial impact of Senate Enrolled Act 1.
FR Village amends wage ordinance
Fort Recovery Village Council amended its wage ordinance Monday to establish positions and set pay for assistant fiscal officer and utility clerk as well as fiscal officer trainee.
Who has camera access?
Already the subject of a lawsuit and an active tort claim, cameras came up during the closing minutes of Thursday’s Portland Board of Works meeting.
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