LOCAL

Timeline for Rose Gold Solar amended

One solar company has amended its timeline for its prospective project in Jay County. Another company plans to do the same next month.

Leak repaired at the water park

A leak at Portland Water Park has been fixed. Delays caused by those repairs may put the scheduled opening day in jeopardy.

Council approves take-home policy

The city has a new take-home vehicle policy for its police department and a new ordinance governing recreational vehicles.

Horn, Monroe win

Jay County voters overwhelmingly favored Doug Horn and Duane Monroe over former commissioner Mike Leonhard and incumbent commissioner Brian McGalliard for the GOP nominations in the north and south districts, respectively, in Tuesday’s primary election.

FR awards water tower contract

Fort Recovery Village Council awarded a $2,442,700 contract Monday from Caldwell Tanks of Louisville, Kentucky, for building the new tower on the north side of the village.

Water finances reviewed

Portland City Council heard a report regarding the city’s water fund from Ross Hagen of accounting and consulting firm Baker Tilly during its meeting Monday.

Policy, ordinance approved

The city has a new take-home vehicle policy for its police department and a new ordinance governing recreational vehicles.

New election website will be used Tuesday

The site at uselectionslive.com/jayin will provide a place for voters and candidates to check for results as they come into the clerk’s office after the polls close at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Man arrested following a fatal accident

Terry D. Emerick, 48, 401 E. Pleasant St., was preliminarily charged Sunday with operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing serious bodily injury, a Level 6 felony.

Voters will take to polls Tuesday

Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday as local voters make their selections for Republican nominations for commissioner in the north and south districts and three at-large seats on Jay County Council. The only contested race on the Democrat ballot locally is for the nomination for …

Stipulations discussed

The Commercial Review received an email Friday afternoon questioning if the newspaper was notified of a meeting of the county commissioners held Thursday.

Plan progresses

Portland Board of Works on Thursday approved the Portland Downtown Economic Development Plan, the second step in the approval process.

Projects awarded

Portland Board of Works on Thursday awarded contracts for the construction of a new equalization basin and wet weather pump station at the facility.

Goal surpassed

United Way of Jay County during a small ceremony Wednesday evening announced that its 2023-24 annual campaign brought in $158,148, well surpassing the campaign goal of $140,000.

Second staffer at jail faces charge

Another Jay County Jail correctional officer is accused of engaging in sexual relations with an inmate.
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