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County officials have been coordinating efforts for an infrastructure project along Indiana 67 for years. Without a local financial commitment, that project may no longer happen.
Byrum to take role as recorder
Jay County Republican Party members appointed Angie Byrum as the next Jay County recorder Thursday.
Complete, continuing
Portland Board of Aviation heard an update on its apron expansion project at Portland Municipal Airport, approved a pre-application and a contract for runway rehabilitation and a new weather system and OK’d its five-year capital improvement plan during a meeting Wednesday.
Healing quest
Jay County Junior-Senior High School Drama Club’s production of the 2011 drama-comedy play by Qui Nguyen is scheduled for this weekend, with shows at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $5 and will be available at the door.
Village will get new message sign
FORT RECOVERY — Village officials will be purchasing a new radar message sign. Fort Recovery Village Council heard from police chief Jared Laux about plans to purchase the new equipment Monday.
Board OKs a new phone policy
Fort Recovery students will be required to leave cell phones in designated areas during class. Fort Recovery School Board approved amendments to the district’s communication devices policy Monday.
Bizy Dips plans expansion
Council sends loan request back to advisory committee to create development agreement
Stadium revisited
Jay School Board on Monday awarded a contract for work on the pool at Jay County Junior-Senior High School and revisited the possibility of more extensive work at Harold E. Schutz Memorial Stadium.
Multiple blood drives set for November
The American Red Cross has several blood drives scheduled for November.
Jay County grads open Winchester tavern
After years of talking about opening a neighborhood bar, David and Theresa Hopkins have found their perfect fit in Winchester.
Still in need
The government shutdown is over. The need remains.
Prelim work on Skycrest can start
Jay County Plan Commission OK’d a request Thursday for Invenergy to begin limited construction on its prospective solar farm in Jay County.
Nearing closure
Jay County Council approved the 2026 salary ordinance and an amendment that lists incentive pay amounts for living facility employees Wednesday. Council members also made an $82,000 additional appropriation for the severance bonuses.
Schools propose deal for TIF $
Representatives of Jay Schools have expressed concerns about funding cuts in future years. The county may opt into an agreement specifying a portion of tax increment financing dollars go toward the local school system each year.
In one place
Family Resource Center of Jay County opened in July at 827 W. High St., Portland. Located in the same building as Jay County Early Learning Center — formerly Judge Haynes Elementary School — the facility offers community services and opportunities for families.
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