LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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.
Plan commission recommends Portland not permit data centers
Portland Plan Commission on Thursday recommended the city not permit data centers within city limits or it 2-mile buffer zone. The recommendation moves next to Portland City Council, which meets Monday.
PD dismissed from lawsuit
Special Judge Douglas K. Mawhorr dismissed the Portland Police Department from a lawsuit filed by clerk-treasurer Lori Phillips, though claims against the city, Police Chief Dustin Mock and investigator Jeff Hopkins remain active.
County slices facility budget
Jay County Council slashed the living facility’s budget for next year in half on Wednesday following a first reading of the 2026 budget.
Council creates park board
Redkey Town Council approved an ordinance establishing a park and recreation board and heard updated estimates for proposed renovations to Morgan Park at its meeting Tuesday.
Redkey is facing tort claim
A tort claim has been filed in relation to the death of a Redkey woman this spring.
Dunkirk 2026 budget approved
Dunkirk City Council approved the city’s $2.64 million budget for next year during its meeting Monday.
County OKs radio lease
Jay County Commissioners approved a resolution Monday agreeing to a $4.64 million lease with Motorola for new radio equipment.
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