Portage County highway committee hears staffing updates, DOT meeting plans and solid-waste relocation

Mar 10, 2026

Committee heard a commissioners report that a new highway labor hire has accepted an offer and is expected to start later this month, DOT will schedule a local officials meeting on Highway 54, and solid-waste operations may shift to expand impound and turning space.

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At its March 10 meeting, the Portage County Highway Committee received routine staffing and project updates from staff and commissioners, including a personnel update, plans with the state Department of Transportation, and proposed changes to solid-waste and sheriff’s office facilities.

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