LOCAL GOVERNMENT
‘Hope’ seeks $ for Roku show
A local addiction recovery support group has made it onto the screen. It may receive funding from the county to help further the effort.
Plans for The Venue fall through
Portland Redevelopment Commission learned Friday that Dave Smuts, one of the music promoters involved in the project, indicated that his group will not pursue development of The Venue at 105 W. Main St. and that they are open to selling the building.
Redkey Town Council gets primer on budget
Redkey Town Council members learned more about budgets during a two-hour meeting Thursday. Redkey’s budget adoption is set for Tuesday’s meeting.
Emergency planning
Portland firefighter Zach Hudson presented information to the city’s aviation board Wednesday regarding work toward creating a plan and providing training to familiarize emergency responders with the airport.
Plan approved
Starting in the 2026 primary, Jay County will use two vote center locations for Election Day — Jay Community Center in Portland and West Jay Community Center in Dunkirk. Voters may cast their ballots at either location.
Council still has budget questions
Members discuss setting up call with consultant
Open burning ordinance proposed
Jay County Commissioners reviewed a draft ordinance Tuesday that would regulate controlled fires.
Jury trial set
On Tuesday, Special Judge Douglass K. Mawhorr scheduled a two-day jury trial for Portland clerk-treasurer Lori Phillips’ lawsuit against the City of Portland, Police Chief Dustin Mock and investigator Jeff Hopkins was scheduled for Nov. 2 and 3, 2026.
County approves severance offer for workers
Jay County Country Living needs its employees to stay until the facility closes. Jay County Commissioners have agreed to compensate them for sticking around and to provide an incentive to close sooner.
Grant application delayed
Mayor Jack Robbins updated Dunkirk City Council on the status of the Green Building, noting Monday that despite efforts it is not possible for the city to make this month’s application deadline for state funding.
District seeking Safe Streets feedback
Funding is available to make travel safer. East Central Indiana Regional Planning District is seeking feedback on what areas need the most attention.
Judge has set January hearing
A hearing has been set on a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against two Portland police officers.
Hearing set
Special Judge Douglas Mawhorr issued a notice Friday scheduling a hearing for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, on a motion to dismiss Portland clerk-treasurer Lori Phillips’ lawsuit against Portland Police Chief Dustin Mock and investigator Jeff Hopkins.
Plan commission looks at data center ordinance
Jay County Plan Commission reviewed a draft ordinance Thursday for regulating the facilities.
Hospital willing to make donation of land
Jay County Council heard Wednesday that IU Health Jay officials have indicated a willingness to donate property near Jay Emergency Medical Service’s base in Portland.
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