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Resounding yes
Opportunities start with the word ‘yes.’ That’s the perspective new Miss Jay County Fair Queen Gretchen Link brings to the Jay County Fair this year.
Job fairs are set for Thursday
The United States Postal Service will host job fairs Thursday, June 26.
Damage minor
Though power was out in some areas of Jay County for several hours Wednesday night, damage was limited to fallen trees and branches.
House Bill could impact funding
Fort Recovery School Board heard about Ohio House Bill 335 at its meeting Monday.
Moratorium consideration
Portland City Council ultimately approved a one-year moratorium on data centers on first reading during its meeting Monday and also decided to schedule a special meeting to consider a moratorium on carbon sequestration facilities.
Village looks at measure for tax incentive
Fort Recovery Village Council heard more about the benefits to enacting a Community Reinvestment Area program at its meeting Monday. Council also discussed drafting legislation for an income tax levy.
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.
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