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Lilly for Lilly
Johnson received news worth freaking out about as she was announced as The Portland Foundation’s 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. The scholarship covers full tuition and fees to any Indiana college or university for four years. It also includes a $900 annual stipend for books and equipment.
Redkey records major water losses
Redkey Town Council discussed seeking proposals Tuesday to conduct studies on the town’s water and wastewater systems and find leaks. Council members also approved a contract with consulting firm Baker Tilly to conduct a water rate study on the town’s water and wastewater utilities.
Commission voices support
Portland Redevelopment Commission voted Tuesday to support proceeding with the project, which calls for housing and commercial development on 68 acres of county-owned land on the city's west side.
Plant plans advance
Wastewater treatment designs are in motion. Fort Recovery Village Council approved a contract not to exceed $120,000 Monday with engineering consulting firm Kleinfelder for work related to the new wastewater system plan.
Council raises concern about liability
The city’s liability insurance costs are going up. Portland City Council discussed the status of its liability insurance during Monday’s meeting.
Facility plans reviewed
Fort Recovery School Board approved a 10-year capital plan Monday.
Work, plans reviewed
Jay School Board received an update on the status of roofs, parking lots and other major maintenance purchases and projects during its meeting Monday.
Celebrating a century
Those were the good old days, said Maxine Aker. The longtime Jay County resident turned 100 Thursday, celebrating with a gathering Saturday at CrownPointe in Portland.
Plan commission reviews drafts
Jay County Plan Commission reviewed drafts Thursday for ordinances regulating carbon sequestration storage facilities, battery storage systems and data centers.
Indians beat New Knoxville to stay perfect
Twenty-five years ago this week, the Indians were celebrating another victory. The Dec. 16, 2000, edition of The Commercial Review featured coverage of the Fort Recovery boys basketball team’s 79-58 victory over the visiting New Knoxville Rangers.
‘Pull the plug’
Jay County Council voted Wednesday to stop planning for the project on 68 acres of county-owned land along Votaw Street on the west side of the city.
Redkey, Dunkirk awarded
Two local communities will receive state funding to help with street paving.
County ARPA options mulled
Commissioner Duane Monroe made a motion Monday to stop infrastructure planning on the county’s 68 acres in Portland. Commissioners chose to table the issue until they can speak with their attorney.
County approves training contract
Jay County Commissioners approved a contract Monday between Jay County Sheriff’s Office and Nicholas Miller.
Board OKs JCDC lease
The new community developer will be reclaiming the old office. Portland Board of Works on Thursday approved a lease agreement with Jay County Development Corporation for an office in Community Resource Center.
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