LOCAL GOVERNMENT

JEMS pay issue mulled (12/23/03)

A dramatic increase in the amount of hospital-to-hospital transfers is creating a problem for the director of Jay County’s ambulance service.

Bailey will be busy with grants (1/7/03)

The year ahead promises to be a busy one for a local official who has become the go-to guy for grant applications in Jay County.

Building purchase OKd (1/15/04)

The purchase of property for possible jail expansion — discussed more than a few times over the past year by the Jay County Council — finally has been finalized.

Greenhouse gets green light (1/16/04)

A greenhouse in Bearcreek Township, new rules and procedures and new officers were all approved Thursday by a county zoning board.

Sheriff contract eyed (1/19/04)

With just under three years left in his second and final four-year term as sheriff, Todd Penrod said this morning he would be willing to discuss with county officials the way he is compensated.

Controversy continues over chase (1/19/04)

What happened?Six months after a high-speed police chase ended in death, questions continue to swirl and tempers continue to flare.

Election filing opens (1/21/04)

Less than four hours into the filing period for local elections, the Jay County Republican Party already has two contested primary races on its hands.

Geneva residents back grant (1/21/04)

GENEVA — The majority of chairs at Tuesday’s public hearing were filled with property owners impacted by a planned drainage and road project here.

State of city, county outlined (1/28/04)

Pride in Jay County and Portland were stressed by both Commissioner Mike Leonhard and Mayor Bruce Hosier during state of the county and city addresses Tuesday.

Park project draws support (1/22/04)

It was standing room only at a public hearing to show support for the planned Weiler Wilson/Hudson Family Park.

Teen programs planned at JCH (1/29/04)

Plans for a new program targeting local teenagers were presented to the Jay County Hospital Board Wednesday.

Pleasant parking probed (2/3/04)

Parking on Pleasant Street topped conversation at Monday’s Portland City Council meeting.

Road clearing efforts criticized (2/2/04)

Efforts to clear county roads last week did not earn passing marks from the superintendent of the Jay School Corporation.

Road extension request repeated (2/3/04)

A second request to extend a Knox Township dead-end road didn’t draw any definitive response from Jay County Commissioners.

Geneva policy considered (2/4/03)

GENEVA — Officials here are planning to create a personnel policy for town employees.
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