LOCAL GOVERNMENT

FR council awards Butler project

A construction company has been selected for work along Butler Street. Fort Recovery Village Council approved a $1.4 million contract Monday with Tom’s Construction of St. Henry for street construction.

Redkey hires Miller as utility worker

REDKEY — Todd Miller is returning to work for the town in a different capacity.

Updates made for Sun Chief facility

Jay County Council amended its economic development agreement and tax abatement Wednesday with Scout Clean Energy for the company’s proposed 100-megawatt facility northeast of Redkey.

District and care center receive approval

Portland Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception use request Tuesday for the district to build a new office and recycling facility along Tyson Road.

Park work approved, projects discussed

Portland Park Board approved some repairs for Portland Water Park during its meeting Monday and discussed various projects as possibilities moving forward.

Dunkirk is clicking

The city is headed in a positive direction. The hope is that there is more to come.

Dunkirk council tables ordinance

DUNKIRK — City council will wait two weeks before taking action on a proposed ordinance change being pushed by Indiana Department of Environmental Management.

Sheller tour

Chad Fifer is seeking assistance to continue improving the former Sheller-Globe south property. Portland City Council members had the opportunity Monday to take a look at the improvements he has made so far.

No funding for JCDC

Jay County Development Corporation didn’t receive funding from the county Monday.

Rehab program moving forward

Jay County is moving forward with plans for an owner-occupied rehabilitation program.

Project underway

Portland Board of Works heard updates and discussed aspects of the wastewater treatment plant project that includes the construction of a wet weather pump station and an equalization basin.

Council leaves EDIT $ out of budget

Commissioners will need to approach council next year about spending economic development income tax (EDIT) dollars.

Focused on finances

Portland City Council focused mostly on financial issues during its meeting Monday.

Village to buy a new police vehicle

Fort Recovery Village Council amended appropriations and approved transfers during a special meeting Tuesday, allowing for the purchase of a 2025 Dodge Durango Pursuit and a brush chipper.

Finances discussed

Portland City Council focused mostly on financial issues during its meeting Monday.
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