LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Suit filed in fatal chase (4/21/04)
The estate of a Portland man killed in a high-speed police pursuit last summer has filed a suit against the city and two officers involved in the chase.
Grant may fund Fort sewer (5/4/04)
FORT RECOVERY — Village council members agreed Monday to apply for grant funding for a sanitary sewer project on Sharpsburg Road.
Jay tax bills on schedule (3/30/04)
While some counties across Indiana are still struggling to send out bills for taxes due last year, officials in Jay County planned to begin mailing 2004 property tax bills today.
Six seek four seats
Four candidates are vying for two seats on the South Adams School Board, while two other candidates face no challenge in their races.
Service survey planned (4/27/04)
An effort by a neighboring county to find out how well the public is being served helped convince Jay County Commissioners to do the same.
Parr edges Leonhard
A strong showing in the city of Portland and Wayne Township helped propel a first-time candidate to a victory over a two-term incumbent in Tuesday’s primary race for Commissioner of the North District.
Incumbent, 2 others earn GOP nod
An incumbent will be joined by a veteran county official and a southern Jay County farmer on the Republican side of the ticket for at-large seats on the Jay County Council.
Portland pool hours set
The summer schedule and fees for the Portland Pool were decided at Tuesday’s Portland Park Board meeting.
Polling sites surveyed (5/6/04)
An effort to determine the accessibility of polling sites in Jay County and around the state has uncovered some glaring deficiencies.
PC likes X-park idea (5/7/04)
The Portland Planning Commission voted unanimously Thursday evening to accept a preliminary plan for developing an extreme sports park at the Portland Industrial Park.
Septic loan request moves forward
A county-financed septic system replacement loan fund in effect for almost two years may soon be funding its first system.
Geneva walking tour developed (5/12/04)
GENEVA — Visitors and area residents are invited to take a walk in this town’s commercial district.
County pay above average (5/12/04)
A study of counties of comparative size has shown that Jay County’s employees are paid slightly better than average wages.But a few changes in pay grades and structuring have been recommended by a consultant hired by the Jay County Council.
Ponderosa expansion OK'd
The Portland Board of Zoning Appeals voted Tuesday to accept a variance request from Ponderosa Steakhouse.
Council limits sign location (4/28/04)
GENEVA — Political signs will not touch the site of this town's only poll on primary election day.
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