LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Monroe wins as GOP rolls
Republican Duane Monroe dominated the only local contested race, defeating Democrat Blake Watson by a 79% to 21% margin for the Jay County Commissioner south district seat in Tuesday’s election.
Council approves payment for work on tower
Fort Recovery Village Council agreed Monday to pay $81,346.56 to Caldwell Tanks for its work on constructing a second water tower in the village.
Voters will make choices Tuesday
Voters will have their final opportunity to go to the polls Tuesday.
Leaving JCDC
Jay County Development Corporation will be looking for a new leader. The organization announced in a press release Tuesday afternoon that executive director Travis Richards submitted a letter of resignation Monday.
ARPA $$ approved
City attorney Wes Schemenaur explained to council at its last meeting that all American Rescue Plan Act funds must be committed by the end of the year and spent by the end of 2026.
Policy in place
Jay County Commissioners approved an admission policy and resident code of conduct Monday for the living facility formerly known as Jay County Retirement Center.
Plan gets final OK
Portland Redevelopment Commission on Friday approved a confirmatory resolution for its Portland Downtown Economic Development Plan.
Progress continues on wastewater project
Portland Board of Works on Thursday approved the latest pay request for the ongoing project at the city’s wastewater treatment plant.
Watson, Monroe running in south district
Democrat Blake Watson and Republican Duane Monroe will face off in the race for the Jay County south commissioner district seat Nov. 5.
Main Street sets up meetings
Reda Theurer-Miller of Portland Main Street Connect visited Portland City Council on Monday to explain efforts that the organization is making and invite them to meetings scheduled for next month.
Town will adjust policy
Hair goes nothing. No more shaving it for later. It’s time to get to the root of an old policy. Redkey Town Council agreed on a split vote Thursday to move forward with amending town policy to allow police officers to have facial hair.
Braun visits
Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, who is running for governor against Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater, was in Jay County early Friday afternoon visiting Toddlertown Early Learning Center in Portland.
Jay Co. ballot issue found
There was an error on ballots in Jay County that allowed voters to cast a choice in a race in which they were not eligible to vote.
Interest expressed in new hangar
Tim Homan of Lakefield CNC visited Portland Board of Aviation on Wednesday to share his desire to construct a new hangar at the facility.
Redkey considers 2025 budget
Redkey Town Council discussed its 2025 budget Tuesday. It also noted the resignation of town marshal Zach Moser.
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