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JCDC interviewing candidates this week
The JCDC board agreed to allow its executive committee to negotiate salary and benefits with a potential candidate.
Village voters approve income tax hike
Fort Recovery voters solidly supported a 0.5-percentage-point increase in the village’s income tax during Tuesday’s election, approving it 170-52.
JCDC interviews start this week
Jay County Development Corporation hopes to select a new employee in the next month to bring the organization back to full staffing.
Fort Recovery to seek funds for pool
Plans call for new liner, deck and gutter system
Agreement approved
Portland City Council approved an economic development agreement Monday with Harmony Cafe and Studio.
Division launched
US Aggregates has launched a new industrial minerals division. One of the sites involved is in Portland.
Open house scheduled for Inman
The Portland Foundation will hold an open house to celebrate executive director Doug Inman’s 30 years of service.
Foundation grants $50,000
The Portland Foundation announced Monday in a news release that it is awarding a $50,000 grant to United Way of Jay County to help address food insecurity while Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are unavailable.
Ogden committed to BSU
Twenty-five years ago this week, a local diver was focusing on her future.
Judges issue SNAP rulings
Local businesses offering meals, discounts to help
Portland postmaster retires
After more than 39 years at Portland Post Office, postmaster Paul Keen has retired.
Portland sets up radar speed signs
Slow down. That’s the message Portland Police Department hopes to get across with the new radar speed signs mounted this week on Blaine Pike and Seventh Street.
Rehab expands
Hospital’s activity room provides additional opportunity to prepare patients to return home
Insurance contribution increased
Jay County Commissioners agreed during a special session Wednesday to contribute additional dollars toward employees’ Health Savings Accounts and pay for employees’ premiums in November and December next year. They also approved the county’s insurance plan for 2026.
Historic commission considers role
Portland Historic Preservation Commission is re-evaluating its purpose as it looks for ways to play a more active role in downtown improvement. The commission met Wednesday morning to review its role and discuss how it can best help improve the city’s downtown.
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