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Lairson died in crash Saturday
Hunter L. Lairson, 23, was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering blunt force trauma in the collision.
HVAC project planned for this summer
Hopes are to begin work on Fort Recovery Elementary and Middle School’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) project this summer. Fort Recovery School Board took another step toward making that goal a reality Monday.
Stewart Brothers work underway
Dunkirk City Council heard updates on various projects and purchases during its meeting Monday.
Funds OK’d for recovery home
Jay County Commissioners approved a $13,150 request Monday from Jay County Drug Prevention to pay for work related to creating a recovery home in Portland.
King to purchase stations from Weavers
Jay County’s radio station will have a new owner. Rob and Mindy Weaver are in the process of selling their Jay and Adams County radio stations to Mark King, Rob Weaver confirmed Friday.
Commissioners approve EDIT requests
Commissioners made a few funding decisions Thursday. Council will consider whether to allocate dollars to those choices next month. Jay County Commissioners reviewed applications again for this year’s economic development income tax (EDIT) dollars.
Council OKs a change to vote centers
Jay County Council approved a resolution Wednesday designating the county as a vote center county. The decision hinges on commissioners’ approval Monday as well as a lengthy implementation process that includes forming a study committee, drafting a plan and seeking public comment.
Leftover $ could be used for AWOS
Portland Board of Aviation heard information about the weather station during its brief meeting Wednesday.
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Students will bring humorous, heartwarming ‘Cinderella’ musical to the stage this weekend
Village approves rezoning property
Fort Recovery Village Council approved amendments to the village’s zoning map and regulations on a first reading, rezoning the property at 105 S. Elm St. to commercial and prohibiting first-floor residential use in central commercial district buildings.
Fair on fire
Country artist Nate Smith, whose hits include ‘World on Fire,’ will headline ‘25 Jay County Fair
Virtual pilot approved
Jay School Board approved a pilot program for a new Jay County Junior-Senior High School Virtual Academy for the 2025-26 school year.
Just Treble wins its division
Jay County High School’s performing arts groups had a strong day of competition Saturday, with the Just Treble show choir taking first in the Single Clef division in the Kenton Cup while Patriot Edition was third in the Mixed Division. The school’s color guard led its round and was 15th …
Invenergy solar project goes online
A firm that is planning a solar facility in Jay County launched operations at a new Texas facility last week. Invenergy’s Delilah I Solar Energy Center in Lamar and Red River counties launched operations on Thursday.
Former officer pleads to sexual misconduct with detainee
A former Jay County Jail correction officer pleaded guilty Friday to engaging in sexual relations with an inmate.
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