LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Update receives initial approval
Commission members formally agreed Wednesday to amend a declaratory resolution regarding the county’s economic development area, the first step in updating the plan.
OOR applications open May 28
Jay County Commissioners heard applications for the owner-occupied rehabilitation project, a $1 million program, will be accepted from May 28 through June 28.
A new home?
Jay County Solid Waste District is looking at building a facility along Tyson Road.
Ordinance approved
Dunkirk City Council on Monday approved a new right-of-way use ordinance in part to address issues with having recently paved streets cut for utility work.
Community is key
Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition and Jay County Opioid Settlement Taskforce will be hosting a contest to determine the name of the recovery home — its potential location is expected to be announced in the next two weeks — coming to Jay County.
Council chaos
Redkey Town Council’s meeting Thursday devolved into chaos, broke up about a third of the way through the agenda and led to threats of a lawsuit.
Phase one finally done
Portland Board of Aviation on Wednesday approved the final pay request and a close-out request letter for the first phase of the runway extension project at Portland Municipal Airport.
AV is up for county, down in cities
If you live in a city or town in Jay County, expect to see a bigger tax rate on your spring bills this year.
Officer addresses turnover
The bulk of Monday’s Portland City Council meeting involved the discussion about police compensation after officer Patrick Long presented his concerns.
Expanding again
Joyce/Dayton Corporation held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday to celebrate the start of a nearly $9 million project that will mark the 11th expansion of its manufacturing facility.
Asking for exemption
Jay County Council and Jay County Commissioner Chad Aker learned more Wednesday about Mainstream Fiber Networks’ proposal to establish an infrastructure development zone along with its 395-mile broadband internet project in Jay County.
Change requested
Jay County Council heard Wednesday from Leeward Renewable Energy, the business proposing to build Rose Gold Solar in Jay County. The company will return next month with a formal request to amend its economic development agreement with the county in respect to its construction and commercial operation start dates.
County receives grant for paving
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Department of Transportation announced Wednesday morning that Jay County was awarded a $1.18 million Community Crossings grant for road work.
Commissioners request another meeting
Commissioners tabled a decision Monday on a contract with Jay County Development Corporation and asked to hold an executive session to discuss the service agreement with JCDC’s executive director and board president.
County jail is lacking in staff
Jay County Commissioners heard Monday from Sheriff Ray Newton, who talked about the need to hire and retain more officers at Jay County Jail.
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