LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Fort Recovery awarded grants
Fort Recovery Village Council heard about two grants awarded to the village as well as funding allotted to Fort Recovery Morvilius Opera House during its meeting Monday.
Ordinance actions
Portland City Council addressed three ordinances during its meeting Monday, including approving the ordinance regarding sick leave benefit donations on first and second reading.
‘He’s the guy’
The Jay County Democrats elected former two-term Portland mayor Randy Geesaman as their new chair during a reorganization meeting Friday evening. Indiana Democratic Party 3rd District Chair Chad Wierzbinski led the meeting.
County shares info on radios
Jay County officials are considering switching local first responders to the statewide radio system.
Skycrest Solar stays on horizon
Construction plans for Skycrest Solar could still be a few years down the road. Regardless, renewable energy company Invenergy still has its sights set on establishing a solar farm in Jay County.
Mural complete, projects planned
Dunkirk City Council heard updates Monday regarding various projects completed and pending for the city building.
Vehicle recording policy approved
Jay County Commissioners approved a vehicle recording policy and consent form for employees during their meeting Monday.
Redkey updates employee policies
Redkey Town Council formally amended the town’s personnel policies, fired officer Chris Boggs and hired Ted Kolodka as a utility worker Thursday.
Project moves forward
Portland Board of Aviation on Wednesday granted permission to move forward with a Federal Aviation Administration grant application pending review of bids that will be opened Monday.
Building lease approved
Jay/Portland Building and Planning has approved an updated lease agreement for its rental space at Community Resource Center. The department’s inter-local joint board OK’d the agreement Tuesday.
Upgrade needed
Ritter Strategic Services conducted a study for the county regarding radio needs for local emergency responders. Jay County Commissioners and Jay County Council approved a $76,400 contract with the company in December for the service, which was recently completed. Commissioners and council heard about the study’s results from Barry Ritter …
Bill includes FR project
Fort Recovery may be getting additional help paying for its second water tower.
Decorum guidelines OK'd
Portland City Council during its meeting Monday approved on second and final reading an ordinance that provides details on how to get on the agenda, time limits for comment and a procedure for removal from meetings.
Plans for 2024-25 laid out
Jay School Board on Monday received an update on plans for the 2024-25 school year at its meeting Monday.
TIF district plan approved
Jay County Plan Commission approved the economic development plan Thursday for the county’s tax increment financing (TIF) district.
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