LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Nearing closure
Jay County Council approved the 2026 salary ordinance and an amendment that lists incentive pay amounts for living facility employees Wednesday. Council members also made an $82,000 additional appropriation for the severance bonuses.
Schools propose deal for TIF $
Representatives of Jay Schools have expressed concerns about funding cuts in future years. The county may opt into an agreement specifying a portion of tax increment financing dollars go toward the local school system each year.
Annexation process can proceed
Dunkirk City Council heard updates Monday regarding plans for the 10 acres of property on the south side of the city.
Shrack to take over
The courthouse has a new superintendent.
Street sweeper purchase approved
Portland Board of Works approved the purchase of the street sweeper, the changes to the project and the hiring of Luke Darby as a full-time firefighter at its meeting Thursday.
Long files suit against city
Former Portland Police Officer Patrick Long filed a lawsuit Wednesday in Jay Superior Court against the City of Portland, its police department, Police Chief Dustin Mock and investigator Jeff Hopkins.
Working toward TIF
Jay County Redevelopment Commission discussed a resolution and economic development plan Thursday that would lay the groundwork for three new TIF districts.
Board of works approves purchase, change order, hiring
Portland Board of Works approved the purchase of the street sweeper, the changes to the project and the hiring of Luke Darby as a full-time firefighter at its meeting Thursday.
JCDC interviewing candidates this week
The JCDC board agreed to allow its executive committee to negotiate salary and benefits with a potential candidate.
Village voters approve income tax hike
Fort Recovery voters solidly supported a 0.5-percentage-point increase in the village’s income tax during Tuesday’s election, approving it 170-52.
Fort Recovery to seek funds for pool
Plans call for new liner, deck and gutter system
Agreement approved
Portland City Council approved an economic development agreement Monday with Harmony Cafe and Studio.
Division launched
US Aggregates has launched a new industrial minerals division. One of the sites involved is in Portland.
Insurance contribution increased
Jay County Commissioners agreed during a special session Wednesday to contribute additional dollars toward employees’ Health Savings Accounts and pay for employees’ premiums in November and December next year. They also approved the county’s insurance plan for 2026.
Historic commission considers role
Portland Historic Preservation Commission is re-evaluating its purpose as it looks for ways to play a more active role in downtown improvement. The commission met Wednesday morning to review its role and discuss how it can best help improve the city’s downtown.
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