LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Dunkirk to change insurance
DUNKIRK—Council members agreed to change insurance companies for city employees for a less expensive rate and to include dental and vision coverage.
TIF district one step closer
GENEVA — Geneva Redevelopment Commission on Tuesday voted to take additional steps toward developing its tax increment financing (TIF) district.
Geneva approves pair of taxes
GENEVA — Geneva Town Council on Tuesday approved two local option income taxes (LOIT).
IOM deal OK’d
Portland City Council voted Monday night to approve a revision to a development agreement with IOM Grain.
Two CAFOs apply for permits
Two confined feeding operations that would have a capacity to house more than 1.8 million chickens and 8,000 hogs recently applied to Indiana Department of Environmental Management for a construction permit in Jay County.
Fort makes change
FORT RECOVERY — Even with a majority audience against the ordinance, Fort Recovery Village Council approved on final reading legislation prohibiting semi truck traffic and parking on Fort Site Street.
Council asked about buffers, cleaning
REDKEY — Residents voiced their concerns to council members Thursday about the buffer zone around the town for confined feeding operations and about cleaning properties in the town.
Plan to be amended
Portland Redevelopment Commission this morning took steps to begin amending its economic development plan.
County agrees to deal
Jay County Sheriff’s Office is in the process of updating and sharing its technology to make its work more efficient.
Dunkirk takes step toward grant
DUNKIRK — City officials moved closer to the goal of submitting a grant to build a senior housing complex in the city.
New setbacks recommended
A recommendation for buffer zones around two local municipalities will go to public hearing next month.
County commits to loan money
The City of Dunkirk received a monetary commitment from the county to help in its effort to build a senior housing complex.
Mayor suggests creating board
A potential new board would aim to give long-term assistance in the aftermath of a disaster.
Council balks at IOM agreement
Portland City Council on Monday voted to table discussion about a resolution to a development agreement with IOM Grain.
Drivers oppose truck ordinance
FORT RECOVERY — A group of local truck drivers attended Fort Recovery Village Council’s meeting Monday night to argue against proposed legislation.
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