LOCAL GOVERNMENT
More site monitoring approved for Sheller
The city approved additional environmental work for the former Sheller-Globe site. More will be coming.
Upgrades needed
Redkey has a potential plan for how to address its Indiana Department of Environmental Management violations. It would involve major upgrades to the town’s utilities.
Mayor questioned on Pickle policy
Portland police officers have been instructed by Mayor Jeff Westlake that they can’t eat at The Greazy Pickle during their shifts. He faced push-back for that decision Monday.
Cell tower gets approval
Another cell tower is going up in southwestern Jay County.
Council changes pay rates for some positions
Some county positions will see changes reflected in their paychecks in the near future.
JCDC discusses contract, lease
Board members in attendance agreed to call a special meeting within the next few weeks to address contract stipulations from Jay County Commissioners and to take action on a lease agreement with the City of Portland. The board could not take any votes because it did not have a quorum.
Variance OK’d for JCCT building
Portland Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance request Tuesday for Jay County Civic Theatre to build a new structure at 204 E. High St.
Safety improvements planned
Safety improvements are coming for pedestrians in Fort Recovery, specifically children and teenagers going to school.
Water changes on the way for Dunkirk
DUNKIRK — Even more changes are coming for the city’s water department. After informally agreeing to a water rate increase on July 22, Dunkirk City Council on Monday approved the first phase of purchasing new water meters and discussed various ordinance changes.
Focused on people
Adolph, who is running against former Congressman and current Republican nominee Marlin Stutzman and Libertarian Jarrad Lancaster, explained her reasons for running for office during a brief interview at the conclusion of her visit to Jay County.
County to assist with $$ shortfall
Jay County Commissioners agreed Monday to contribute up to $10,000 toward Jay County Community Corrections for rent and health insurance fees through the remainder of the year.
City, Rockets partnering
Portland Park Board and the Portland Rockets will partner on a project to add a new concrete pad at Portland Memorial Park’s Runkle-Miller Field.
Redkey responds
The Town of Redkey has filed its response to a council member’s complaint with the Indiana Public Access Counselor’s Office.
City council agrees on 6% raises
Increases will require formal approval via ordinance vote
FR's new traffic signal is nearly complete
Fort Recovery’s new traffic signal should be functioning soon. Other road work is also slated for later this month.
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