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Council OKs a change to vote centers

Process will include a study committee, public comment

Jay County Council approved a resolution Wednesday designating the county as a vote center county. The decision hinges on commissioners’ approval Monday as well as a lengthy implementation process that includes forming a study committee, drafting a plan and seeking public comment.

Commission to negotiate

Discussions to be held with developer regarding Hood Building

Portland Redevelopment Commission will work toward an agreement with a developer for a project in the Hood Building.

Concern raised about access to services

Resident expressed frustration with struggle to get help

Keni Lehman presented council members the concern, indicating a personal mental health crisis for about a month. Efforts to find help, specifically with paying for prescription medications, have not been fruitful.

Main Street sets up meetings

Organization working to help improve downtown

Reda Theurer-Miller of Portland Main Street Connect visited Portland City Council on Monday to explain efforts that the organization is making and invite them to meetings scheduled for next month.

Focused on finances

Salary ordinance approved; budget hearing was held

Portland City Council focused mostly on financial issues during its meeting Monday.

More site monitoring approved for Sheller

IDEM did not OK proposal for ‘plume two’

The city approved additional environmental work for the former Sheller-Globe site. More will be coming.

Cell tower gets approval

Verizon will add structure northeast of Paradise Point

Another cell tower is going up in southwestern Jay County.

Plan progresses

Downtown economic development plan OK'd, heads to city council next

Portland Board of Works on Thursday approved the Portland Downtown Economic Development Plan, the second step in the approval process.

Portland sewer increase is OK’d; RV rules approved

Council touched on various topics in nearly three-hour meeting

Portland City Council dealt with a wide range of topics Monday, including the approval of a 20.4% sewer rate increase, during a meeting that stretched nearly three hours.

Sewer rates set to go up again

Consultant estimates increase will come in at about 20%

Portland City Council on Monday approved up to a 36% sewer rate increase on first reading.

Assistance approved

Redevelopment commission contributes $35,000 to The Venue

Portland Redevelopment Commission on Friday approved contributing $35,000 toward concrete and plumbing work for The Venue of Portland.

Meeting OK’d to discuss building demo

Area business owners will consult with Shroyer

Purchase of Hood Building approved

Commission plans to pursue housing in upper floors

Portland Redevelopment Commission on Friday authorized president Rusty Inman to execute documents related to the purchase and subsequent lease of The Hood Building and approved getting formal reports from a structural engineer and architect on the former Hunt’s Building.

City OKs funding for new sidewalk design

Feature will be added to bridge on Seventh Street next year

Boggs recovering from stroke

Portland mayor expresses confidence in local officials, says he will maintain as many mayoral duties as he can

Portland Major John Boggs is recovering from a stroke.

Change order OK'd

A 710-foot storm sewer line is needed on Blaine Pike

Portland Board of Works on Thursday approved a $100,583.18 change order for the Blaine Pike paving and sidewalk project for the addition of 710 feet of storm sewer line.

New water park rules OK’d

Policy will require bags to be searched in 2024

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