LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Arts Place requests more funding

Arts in the Parks may need more funding.

FR council decides to form plan

FORT RECOVERY — The village is looking to the future.

Mayor races top primary

Local voters will head to the polls Tuesday with just four contested races on the ballot. Two of them will help decide the future leader of Portland.

More road $ is needed

With the rising costs of maintenance and decreased local funding, continued state support may be necessary to ensure the quality of Jay County’s roads.

CAFO issue unclear

Details about what Jay County officials can do to hold CAFOs liable for road damage are as clear as mud.

Early voting begins on Wednesday

Portland will play host to three of the four contested races in the primary election, for which voting begins Wednesday.

Abatement approved for FCC

FCC (Indiana) will get tax abatements on more than $15 million in local investments.

Two vying for council

All seven city council seats are up for election. But only one includes a contested primary race.

Geesaman to face off vs. Harker

Portland Mayor Randy Geesaman will face a primary challenge from one of his former employees.

Two seek GOP bid

The Republican primary for mayor of Portland will pit a long-time city employee against a veteran of county government.

Fair board seeking tile help

A solution to flooding issues at Jay County Fairgrounds may be on the horizon.

Mayor gives council update

DUNKIRK — Mayor Dan Watson gave a progress report Monday after the city was selected April 7 as a finalist for Stellar Communities grant funding.

Four seek three spots on ballot

Four Democrats — Greg Curme, Ted Friddle, “Watermellon” Jim Phillips and Doug Stanley — are competing for three spots on the ticket for the general election. The winners will square off against Republican David Dudelston, who is unopposed in the primary, in November.

New sheriff's fund gets OK

Jay County Sheriff’s Office is one step closer to receiving access to new funding.

Board selects Landon, Best Way

Landon Excavating has been selected to install nine new flap gates in Portland, while Best Way Services will continue to provide the city’s curbside recycling.
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