LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Position funded from 'rainy day'

The end of the year is a time to tie up financial loose ends.

Newton, Ford are collaborating

Jay County Sheriff Ray Newton told county commissioners Monday he’s working with sheriff-elect Dwane Ford to assure a smooth transition going into the new year.

District looking at its options

Worries about the life of the sewer system are prompting Jay County Regional Sewer District Board members to continue looking for better financial solutions.

Dunkirk donates to new organization

DUNKIRK — Council members donated $500 to “A Better Life … Brianna’s Hope” after hearing Pastor Randy Davis, the founder of the group, speak at their meeting Monday.

No changes made

Emotions ran high at Tuesday’s park board meeting.

Sewer project moving ahead

Portland’s west side sewer project is moving forward.

Business owner expresses concern

FORT RECOVERY — The aftermath of closing Fort Site Street to semi traffic is producing criticism from a local business owner.

Bailey steps down

After a total of 19 years as chairman of the Jay County Democrats, Fred Bailey is stepping down.

Hearing is next for TIF

A public hearing will be one of the last steps in developing a tax increment finance (TIF) district in Geneva.

New setbacks are approved

Applause greeted the approval of an ordinance amendment for confined feeding operation setbacks for two local towns.

Board thanks its employees

The Jay County Solid Waste District board is thrilled with the performance of its employees. So it wanted to reward them.

Watson praises recent events

DUNKIRK — City council heard praise from Mayor Dan Watson on Monday evening about a visit from Indiana’s lieutenant governor on Friday and a turkey drop held Saturday.

Board selects bids for 2015

Portland Board of Works on Thursday selected bids for petroleum products for 2015.

Redkey changes insurance providers

REDKEY — Insurance was the focus of Thursday’s Redkey Town Council meeting as it decided to change health insurance companies and got a report about the town’s property and casualty insurance.

Poll places will be moved

The decision to buy electronic poll books sparked a consolidation of polling places.
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