LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Dunkirk reviews ’25 budget

Dunkirk City Council held its first reading and public hearing for the 2025 budget Monday and discussed the process for spending its remaining coronavirus relief funds from the federal American Rescue Plan Act.

Another insurance option reviewed

Jay County Commissioners have a decision to make regarding health insurance. Commissioners heard from another insurance broker and third-party administrator during a special session Friday.

Budget is set

Jay County Council approved the 2025 budget Wednesday on a second reading.

Loan approved

Travis Richards, executive director of Jay County Development Corporation, presented the loan request from Fifer Services. He explained that the loan would have an eight-year term. If the company reaches specified goals, including hiring additional employees, 75% of the loan would be forgiven.

County looks at option for insurance

Michael Harmon, a representative of ParetoHealth, shared details about his company’s work with helping groups to partially self-fund their employees’ health insurance.

Easement approved at Cooper load-out

Fort Recovery Village Council authorized village administrator Randy Diller to execute an encroachment easement with Cooper Farms for its feed load-out area along Railroad Street.

City OKs JCDC deal

A contract between The City of Portland and Jay County Development Corporation has been approved.

JCDC approves contract

JCDC’s board of directors unanimously approved its contract with the city during its meeting Tuesday.

Park $ set aside

Portland Park Board agreed Tuesday to encumber $30,000 to go toward purchasing new playground equipment for the park in 2025.

Emergency declared

Jay County Commissioners during an emergency meeting Thursday afternoon approved a resolution declaring a state of emergency in Jay County following the Sunday evening tornado.

Council pulls back funding slated for JCDC

Jay County Council agreed on a split 3-2 vote Wednesday to make a $140,000 appropriation reduction in the economic development income tax (EDIT) fund for the current year. Council members said the dollars had been intended to serve as Jay County Development Corporation’s 2024 budget.

Council makes $140,000 appropriation reduction

Jay County Council agreed on a split 3-2 vote Wednesday to make a $140,000 appropriation reduction in the economic development income tax (EDIT) fund for the current year. Council members said the dollars had been intended to serve as Jay County Development Corporation’s 2024 budget.

Clean-up after courthouse leak is ongoing

Efforts to make repairs at Jay County Courthouse after a water leak are ongoing.

Dunkirk council takes action on chlorides

DUNKIRK — New regulations for chlorides entering the city’s wastewater system are in place.

Scout agreement updated

Sun Chief Solar is working through the process to amend its project timeline.
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