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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.

West Nile found in Jay

On Friday evening, Jay County Health Department reported mosquitoes in Jay County have tested positive for West Nile Virus.

Queen sweep

Molly Muhlenkamp completed the trifecta Sunday evening as she was crowned the winner of the Miss Jay County Fair Queen Pageant in the auditorium at Jay County Junior-Senior High School.

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 …

FR will review cell phone rules

Ohio school districts are now required to establish cell phone policies and follow certain criteria.

Bill includes FR project

Fort Recovery may be getting additional help paying for its second water tower.

Jessee receives service award

Indiana School Resource Officers Association selected Jay School Corporation school resource officer Cody Jessee as a Regional Exceptional Service Award recipient.

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.

Home destroyed

A fire destroyed a rural Ridgeville home Sunday afternoon.
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