LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Board reviews 2024 options

The park board during its meeting Tuesday heard cost estimates and proposals for projects including lighting around the walking trail at Hudson Family Park, improvements to the baseball/softball diamonds at Weiler-Wilson Park, fencing around the new pickleball courts at Milton Miller Park and the addition of a heater for Portland …

FR bans dispensaries

Recreational marijuana becomes legal in Ohio beginning on Thursday

JCDC, county at odds over ’24 contract

Discussion continues on organization's role, funding

Tie broken for Golden

Nuckols asked to be removed from council consideration

Monroe announces run

Jefferson Township resident Duane Monroe in a press release issued Tuesday afternoon announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the Jay County Commissioner south district seat.

Draft presented

The draft version of Portland’s Downtown Economic Development Plan was presented Monday.

Sheriff's office to get a new vehicle

Jay County Commissioners OK’d purchasing a new vehicle Monday to replace a patrol car for Jay County Sheriff’s Office.

JEMS to get four load systems

Jay County Commissioners OK’d contributing about $115,000 Monday to purchase power load systems for each Jay Emergency Medical Service (JEMS) vehicle.

Choice One to assist with paving

Redkey Town Council approved a $6,000 service agreement Thursday with Choice One Engineering for bidding and grant administration services for paving planned in 2024.

Council OKs bidding on land

Fort Recovery Village Council authorized Mayor Dave Kaup and village administrator Randy Diller to bid and purchase up to 89 acres of land located along the east edge of Fort Recovery

Loans recommended

Portland Economic Development Income Tax (EDIT) Advisory Committee on Thursday voted to recommend funding assistance for Wheel & Spoke Antique Mall and Reclaiming Design.

CIP approved

Portland Board of Aviation made quick work of its meeting Wednesday, approving its capital improvement plan for submission to the Federal Aviation Administration with no changes from what had previously been discussed.

Development project set as priority

Jay County Commissioners on Monday declared development of the 68 acres acquired by Jay County earlier this year as the county’s priority for the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) 2.0 initiative.

Curtin hired to assist with TIF dollars

Jay County Redevelopment Commission approved a contract Monday with Ed Curtin of CWC Latitudes.

Commissioners consider board for facility

Jay County Commissioners discussed creating a board for the residential facility during their meeting Monday.
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