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Project advances
Jay School Board passed a resolution Monday indicating its intent to move forward with the estimated $17.44 million project that will include upgrades to HVAC and electrical systems, outdoor athletic facilities and a variety of other areas.
Moratoriums discussed
Jay County Plan Commission recommended enacting a one-year moratorium on wind farms Thursday. The commission also recommended not to enact a moratorium on geological carbon sequestration projects — specifically those dealing with injecting carbon dioxide into the ground — at the same meeting.
Council adjusts amounts for tax breaks
Jay County Council decided Wednesday to increase thresholds in the county’s guidelines for agriculture-based tax abatements, setting investment costs for a three-year abatement between $5 million and $14.9 million and a five-year abatement at $15 million or more.
Time for pride
Amanda Blair was announced in late May as the new executive director of Jay County Chamber of Commerce and started work with the organization on Monday.
Dunkirk intersection will be four-way stop
Dunkirk City Council voted Monday to make the intersection of Broad and Washington streets a four-way stop.
Commissioners set EDIT deadline
Jay County Commissioners agreed Monday to formally set the deadline for EDIT requests for July 11, with commissioners to preliminarily review the requests at their July 14 meeting before deciding on another date to select funding recipients.
Bowers pleads to felony charge
Joel R. Bowers, 38, 116 S. Middle St., Portland, pleaded guilty to the Level 6 felony, admitting he knowingly or intentionally sent a picture of his genitalia through a messaging platform to a minor on or about April 9, 2024.
County OKs a contract with JCDC
Jay County Commissioners formally approved a service agreement Monday with Jay County Development Corporation.
Officials discuss carbon dioxide project
Portland Plan Commission made no recommendation Thursday regarding a proposed one-year moratorium on carbon sequestration facilities. It also recommended a one-year moratorium on data centers. Portland City Council will make the final decision on both matters.
Council approves road use ordinance, discusses sidewalks
Portland City Council approved a road use ordinance on first reading and heard an update on the city’s sidewalk replacement/installation program during their regular meeting.
Another step
Jay School Board held its preliminary determination hearing on a proposed $17.44 million renovation project for the junior-senior high that has been in discussion for months.
Village council reviews levy options
Fort Recovery Village Council discussed Monday whether to continue with the levy or look into an income tax levy in lieu of its current real estate tax levies.
Family flips roles
Jay County Civic Theatre is performing Disney’s “Freaky Friday: A New Musical,” this week. Shows are slated for 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Jay County Campus of Arts Place.
Court denies relief request
A Portland woman serving more than five decades in prison for murder was denied post-conviction relief this week.
State declared free of avian flu
In a press release issued by Thursday, Indiana State Board of Animal Health said Indiana “may declare freedom” from highly pathogenic avian influence, also known as bird flu.
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