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Paving 400 South proposed

One of the most well-traveled county roads is being considered for paving. Jay County Commissioners agreed Monday to seek bids for paving county road 400 South from Indiana 67 to Indiana 1.

Rate increase vote set for August

DUNKIRK — City council plans to take action on water and sewer rate increases and a request to vacate an alley at its first meeting in August. The sewer and water rate proposed increases were introduced at Monday’s meeting, with city attorney Wes Schemenaur formally presenting the language to council …

Extension is approved

Jay County Commissioners agreed Monday to amend an economic development agreement with Hodson Energy on its New Jay Solar farm, adjusting the timeline to factor in new requirements.

All about the bikes

Rick Bard of Bucyrus, Ohio, is one of the many exhibitors set up at this week’s Vintage Motor Bike Show held at Jay County Fairgrounds. The show began Wednesday and will go until July 12.

Extension OK’d

Jay County Council approved an amendment to an economic development agreement and tax abatement Wednesday with Hodson Energy, adding a one-year extension to construction plans for New Jay Solar.

Growing venture

Three Chicks Farm celebrated its store grand opening last month. The new storefront, located at the Bucklands' home at 1538 W. 200 South, Portland, offers fresh eggs, frozen meat, tallow, jam and sourdough bread, among other items. It’s open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and 3 to 7 …

Raises approved

City employees will receive a 2% raise next year. Portland City Council approved the raises as part of the 2026 payroll ordinance during its meeting Monday.

Village income tax levy moves forward

Fort Recovery residents will have a chance to learn more about the proposed income tax levy next week. Fort Recovery Village Council agreed Monday to host a public forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday to discuss raising the village’s income tax from 1% to 1.5%, a decision that would require referendum …

Income tax levy receives initial approval

Fort Recovery Village Council approved legislation on a first reading during a special session early Friday, Independence Day, to move forward with a levy that would increase the income tax by 0.5 percentage points.

Portland teen was killed in collision

Angelina J. Geesaman, 16, suffered severe internal injuries in the collision at the intersection of county road 700 East and Indiana 26.

Seven honored in Cincinnatus ceremony

A lifetime of service to the community doesn’t go unrecognized. Cincinnatus League of Jay County inducted seven individuals into its Hall of Fame Wednesday at the Jay County Fair.

Smooth victory

Hemmelgarn stays calm en route to competition win

McClure wins supreme trophy

Five years after she earned a spot in the small animal supreme showmanship competition, Aubree McClure took home the trophy on Tuesday afternoon.

Display features Jay County writers

Jim Waechter, one of the founders of Museum of the Soldier, is always on the lookout for artifacts as he searches through antique stores, flea markets, garage sales and the internet.

New FFA home

Jay County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday afternoon to celebrate the new Robert C. and Joyce A. Lyons FFA Pavilion at Jay County Fairgrounds.
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