LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Haines will seek own council term
Dave Haines filed Friday to run for a Republican nomination for Jay County Council, creating a four-way race for three at-large spots.
Fiber option
Jay County officials are considering a multi-million dollar plan that would install 395 miles of fiberoptic internet across the county to reach all homes and businesses categorized as unserved or underserved.
Make it brighter
Portland Redevelopment Commission on Friday approved Portland Park Board’s request for $40,000 to install lighting along the walking trail around the pond at the park.
Continuing the conversation
Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition led a community forum Wednesday about plans for recovery housing.
Bills move in Senate, House
Five pieces of legislation authored by legislators who represent Jay County cleared their respective chambers this week.
Alexander files for council
Bryan Alexander filed Friday to run for a Republican nomination for a Jay County Council at-large seat in the May primary.
Dunkirk adjusts police OT
Dunkirk City Council on Monday approved an ordinance amending the city’s personnel policy for police overtime and received a copy of a potential ordinance to regulate utilities that seek to make cuts in city streets.
Howell to lead county highway
Jay County Commissioners agreed to hire Bob Howell as the next highway superintendent at their regular meeting Monday. His appointment, effective Feb. 23, comes a few days after news of highway superintendent Eric Butcher’s resignation.
Request for EDIT loan is tabled
Riya Hospitality’s Paresh Patel asked Jay County Commissioners for a $219,573 loan Monday in order to help connect the former Budget Inn to Portland’s wastewater system.
Redkey police to get new guns
Redkey Town Council approved a request Thursday from Marshal Zach Moser to purchase six Glock 9mm pistols from Kiesler Police Supply of Jeffersonville for just under $1,000.
Apron plans confirmed
Portland Board of Aviation on Wednesday approved sending a letter of intent to the Federal Aviation Administration to use federal funding for an apron expansion project at Portland Municipal Airport.
Second hopeful files for treasurer
Jonelle Foreman, a Republican, filed Tuesday to run for Jay County Treasurer.
More trash talk
Portland City Council on Tuesday discussed Mayor Jeff Westlake’s proposed changes to the city’s trash collection ordinance as well as the potential addition of an ordinance governing RVs.
FR is seeking another grant
FORT RECOVERY — The village is applying for another grant.
Three file for District 33 seat
Incumbent Republican J.D. Prescott, Democrat John Bartlett and Republican Greg LeMaster all filed last week to run for their party’s nomination for state representative in District 33.
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