LOCAL GOVERNMENT
New Jay advances
Jay County Plan Commission approved a development plan for the project from Hodson Energy following a public hearing Thursday.
Timeline for Rose Gold Solar amended
One solar company has amended its timeline for its prospective project in Jay County. Another company plans to do the same next month.
Leak repaired at the water park
A leak at Portland Water Park has been fixed. Delays caused by those repairs may put the scheduled opening day in jeopardy.
Council approves take-home policy
The city has a new take-home vehicle policy for its police department and a new ordinance governing recreational vehicles.
Horn, Monroe win
Jay County voters overwhelmingly favored Doug Horn and Duane Monroe over former commissioner Mike Leonhard and incumbent commissioner Brian McGalliard for the GOP nominations in the north and south districts, respectively, in Tuesday’s primary election.
FR awards water tower contract
Fort Recovery Village Council awarded a $2,442,700 contract Monday from Caldwell Tanks of Louisville, Kentucky, for building the new tower on the north side of the village.
Water finances reviewed
Portland City Council heard a report regarding the city’s water fund from Ross Hagen of accounting and consulting firm Baker Tilly during its meeting Monday.
Policy, ordinance approved
The city has a new take-home vehicle policy for its police department and a new ordinance governing recreational vehicles.
New election website will be used Tuesday
The site at uselectionslive.com/jayin will provide a place for voters and candidates to check for results as they come into the clerk’s office after the polls close at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Voters will take to polls Tuesday
Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday as local voters make their selections for Republican nominations for commissioner in the north and south districts and three at-large seats on Jay County Council. The only contested race on the Democrat ballot locally is for the nomination for …
Stipulations discussed
The Commercial Review received an email Friday afternoon questioning if the newspaper was notified of a meeting of the county commissioners held Thursday.
Plan progresses
Portland Board of Works on Thursday approved the Portland Downtown Economic Development Plan, the second step in the approval process.
Projects awarded
Portland Board of Works on Thursday awarded contracts for the construction of a new equalization basin and wet weather pump station at the facility.
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.
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