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Finances strong
Ross Hagen of financial consulting firm Baker Tilly provided a comprehensive financial plan report to Portland City Council on Monday recommending that the city look at increasing water rates over time and keeping an eye out for the financial impact of Senate Enrolled Act 1.
FR Village amends wage ordinance
Fort Recovery Village Council amended its wage ordinance Monday to establish positions and set pay for assistant fiscal officer and utility clerk as well as fiscal officer trainee.
New Forge ECI leader named
An organization focused on regional economic development and marketing has a new leader. Forge ECI announced Thursday that it has selected Caitlin Hancock as its new president and CEO.
Dunkirk did some dreaming
Twenty-five years ago this week, one of Jay County’s municipalities was doing soul-searching and some dreaming. With Indiana Rural Development Council and city officials leading the way, a group gathered in Dunkirk on Oct. 2 and 3, 2000, for a tour of the city and small-group discussions about housing, civic …
Who has camera access?
Already the subject of a lawsuit and an active tort claim, cameras came up during the closing minutes of Thursday’s Portland Board of Works meeting.
Plan commission recommends Portland not permit data centers
Portland Plan Commission on Thursday recommended the city not permit data centers within city limits or it 2-mile buffer zone. The recommendation moves next to Portland City Council, which meets Monday.
PD dismissed from lawsuit
Special Judge Douglas K. Mawhorr dismissed the Portland Police Department from a lawsuit filed by clerk-treasurer Lori Phillips, though claims against the city, Police Chief Dustin Mock and investigator Jeff Hopkins remain active.
A Trusty sign
After the former home of Trusty Woods in downtown Fort Recovery appeared on the market, Mariachis Mexican Restaurant co-owner Jaime Cervantes said he received several calls assuming he had bought the property. He took it as a sign.
Meridian moves to new location
The Meridian Health Services’ MeridianMD – Convenience Care urgent care clinic moved to 406 W. Votaw St. today.
Say hi to Huey
Portland Fire Department has a new member. He’s the youngest of the group, just 5 years old. He has no previous training, but he seems to be picking up on things quickly. Meet Huey, the fire department’s first station dog.
Unemployment drops to 3.7%
Jay County had an unemployment rate of 3.7% last month, according to estimates the Indiana Department of Workforce Development released this week.
Sheriff’s office has launched app
Jay County Sheriff’s Office has gone mobile. The department launched a free smartphone application this month.
County slices facility budget
Jay County Council slashed the living facility’s budget for next year in half on Wednesday following a first reading of the 2026 budget.
Snap to it
Jay County Civic Theatre will present its production of “Legally Blonde: The Musical” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Jay County Campus of Arts Place.
Council creates park board
Redkey Town Council approved an ordinance establishing a park and recreation board and heard updated estimates for proposed renovations to Morgan Park at its meeting Tuesday.
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