LOCAL GOVERNMENT
News brief: Tax abatement approved
Portland City Council on Monday finalized its approval of two tax abatements for Berne Ready Mix.
Budget tops agenda
When lawmakers meet Tuesday at the Statehouse in Indianapolis to begin the legislative session, the biennial budget will be the key issue they tackle. Education will likely dominate discussions as well.
Redkey council approves contracts
REDKEY— Fire contracts for 2015 were passed Tuesday at a special meeting of Redkey Town Council.
Milligan 'officially' retires
Doug Milligan is taking time to focus on trombones and trails.
Winding down
Bill Warren is fundamental to the running of Geneva.
Commissioners agree to deal
Jay County Commissioners and incoming Sheriff Dwane Ford formalized a contract Monday morning setting Ford’s salary at $98,000.
Members thank Miller for service
Although he was unable to attend his last meeting, members of the Jay County Solid Waste Management District Board thanked their outgoing member.
Chief presents honors
DUNKIRK — Police Chief Dane Mumbower presented several awards at Monday’s city council meeting.
Geesaman will run for 2nd term
As his third year in office comes to a close, Randy Geesaman is turning his sights to a second term.
James earns certification
REDKEY — Darin James will take on more responsibility while two leaders of Redkey Fire Department have been re-elected.
Design modified
Two weeks after a contentious, emotional meeting about plans for Portland Water Park, a modified design has been approved.
Geneva TIF district gets final OK
GENEVA — The creation of a tax increment financing (TIF) district in Geneva is complete.
Ford to add role of jail manager
The recent reappointment of the sheriff’s chief deputy Rob Bicknell will see him take on more duties.
Deal set with sheriff
Sheriff-elect Dwane Ford and Jay County Commissioners tentatively agreed on a new contract Monday that sets Ford’s salary at $98,000 and continues to send revenues from prisoner meals and tax warrant collection fees to the county’s general fund.
Board won’t hire firm
Portland’s superintendents won’t be writing job descriptions for city employees, and neither will an outside consulting firm.
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