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County will switch insurance brokers
Jay County Commissioners decided to switch insurance brokers Wednesday.
Council hears report on lead lines
Portland City Council on Monday heard a report from Kurt Wanninger of Wessler Engineering regarding a pre-published rule from the federal government regarding the replacement of water lines.
JCDC looking at its future
A committee will be appointed to chart a course for Jay County Development Corporation. The organization’s board of directors held a special meeting following an executive session Tuesday to discuss the future following last week’s announcement that executive director Travis Richards is resigning effective Nov. 15.
Monroe wins as GOP rolls
Republican Duane Monroe dominated the only local contested race, defeating Democrat Blake Watson by a 79% to 21% margin for the Jay County Commissioner south district seat in Tuesday’s election.
Council approves payment for work on tower
Fort Recovery Village Council agreed Monday to pay $81,346.56 to Caldwell Tanks for its work on constructing a second water tower in the village.
Voters will make choices Tuesday
Voters will have their final opportunity to go to the polls Tuesday.
Annual campaign underway
The United Way of Jay County annual campaign is underway. The organization recently kicked off its campaign — the theme is Cultivate Kindness — recently with a donation incentive at local businesses.
Redkey OKs its 2025 budget
Redkey Town Council approved its 2025 budget Tuesday.
Leaving JCDC
Jay County Development Corporation will be looking for a new leader. The organization announced in a press release Tuesday afternoon that executive director Travis Richards submitted a letter of resignation Monday.
ARPA $$ approved
City attorney Wes Schemenaur explained to council at its last meeting that all American Rescue Plan Act funds must be committed by the end of the year and spent by the end of 2026.
Board OKs raises, contract
During an eight-minute meeting Monday, Jay School Board approved a collective bargaining agreement with Jay Classroom Teachers Association that calls for average raises of 7% and OK’d increases for other staff.
Policy in place
Jay County Commissioners approved an admission policy and resident code of conduct Monday for the living facility formerly known as Jay County Retirement Center.
Grant supports Dunkirk facility, ReSprout
The Portland Foundation announced that it has received a $378,000 Early Years Initiative grant from Early Learning Indiana to improve early learning in Jay County, with more than half of that total slated to go toward the construction of a new facility in Dunkirk.
Merchant trick-or-treat is Thursday
Jay County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Merchant Trick-or-Treat has changed locations.
Plan gets final OK
Portland Redevelopment Commission on Friday approved a confirmatory resolution for its Portland Downtown Economic Development Plan.
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