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Livestock ordinance advances
Portland City Council approved an ordinance on first reading Monday that would ban farm livestock in the city and set rules for owning chickens.
Village council welcomes new members
Fort Recovery Village Council has some new faces. Village residents Amy Wendel and Shawn Thobe have joined the council. Wendel was sworn into office Monday prior to village council’s regular meeting.
Finances are strong
The Jay School Corporation Board of Finance met Monday following a brief meeting of Jay School Board, learning that the corporation’s education and operation funds were both up slightly at the end of 2025.
Shining at state
Gretchen Link walked into the Indiana State Fair Queen Pageant over the weekend with the mindset that she was simply there for the ride. Then the judges named her to Miss Indiana State Fair Queen’s court.
New developer
Jay County native Colby Cline joins Jay County Development Corporation as its newest employee Tuesday.
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Portland turmoil tops list
This year’s top story was the turmoil in Portland city government, from frequent clashes at council meetings to the long list of lawsuits and/or tort claims.
Growing practice
It’s been a year of transition for Redkey Veterinary Clinic, which opened its expanded facility this summer and is now preparing to welcome a new veterinarian to its practice.
Newspaper reviewed the year’s top stories
The Dec. 30, 2000, edition of The Commercial Review reviewed the top 10 stories of the year, ranging from embezzlement from Jay School Corporation to the construction and opening of Arts Place.
Regional arts plan launched
Forge ECI publicly launched its Regional Arts & Culture Plan last week after unveiling it to those who had been part of the planning process early this month.
Addressing issues
The Journey Home has three main concerns regarding the Jay County Country Living facility — the foundation, electrical system and sprinkler system.
Annexation process advances
Dunkirk City Council took a step in the process Monday, formally approving a resolution regarding the fiscal plan for annexation.
Ceasing plans
Jay County Commissioners decided in a 2-1 vote Monday to notify planning firm Rundell, Ernstberger and Associates to stop development work on the property along Votaw Street in Portland.
Aker won’t seek third term
Jay County Commissioners president Chad Aker announced Monday he will not seek a third term for the middle district commissioner seat. His term runs through the end of 2026.
Mercer Health awards Poeppelman
Mercer Health Medical Staff recently announced that it has selected Cassandra Poeppelman to receive its 2025 Mercer Health Medical Staff Scholarship.
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