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Another step

Jay School Board held its preliminary determination hearing on a proposed $17.44 million renovation project for the junior-senior high that has been in discussion for months.

Village council reviews levy options

Fort Recovery Village Council discussed Monday whether to continue with the levy or look into an income tax levy in lieu of its current real estate tax levies.

Family flips roles

Jay County Civic Theatre is performing Disney’s “Freaky Friday: A New Musical,” this week. Shows are slated for 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Jay County Campus of Arts Place.

Court denies relief request

A Portland woman serving more than five decades in prison for murder was denied post-conviction relief this week.

State declared free of avian flu

In a press release issued by Thursday, Indiana State Board of Animal Health said Indiana “may declare freedom” from highly pathogenic avian influence, also known as bird flu.

Weitzel wins Cole award

The Portland Foundation honored Mike Weitzel with its Jack Cole Award for Volunteerism during its annual meeting.

Mobile home exception approved

Jay County Commissioners agreed Tuesday to a zoning request from Darrick Plummer of Pennville Partners to allow three parcels to join the new park.

Redkey audit showed various problems

Redkey Town Council approved an ordinance Tuesday establishing internal control standards and passed a resolution establishing the creation of a capital assets policy in response to a recent audit that indicated various deficiencies.

County OKs more $$ for JCDC

Jay County Commissioners approved a $50,000 request — the remainder of Jay County Development Corporation’s budget for the year — at their meeting Tuesday.

Klenke receives state award

The Ohio Hospital Association presented Mercer Health CEO Lisa Klenke with its Leadership Award during its annual recognition dinner last week in Columbus, Ohio.

Bloomfield goodbye

Bloomfield Elementary School students celebrated the last day of school Friday.

Redevelopment commission gets TIF info

Jay County Redevelopment Commission reviewed an analysis Thursday detailing dollar amount estimates that would result if the county establishes more tax increment financing (TIF) districts.

Jay’s rate drops again

Jay County’s unemployment rate fell by another 0.5 percentage points in April according to estimates Indiana Department of Workforce Development released this week.

Myers set to serve 3 years

A rural Dunkirk man who stole a dozen vehicles and committed several burglaries will serve three years in prison.

One more time

Principal Ryan Steinbrunner encouraged the Class of 2025 to be thankful for the moments like final moments together as a group Sunday for the celebration of their graduation.
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