LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Redkey police to get new guns
Redkey Town Council approved a request Thursday from Marshal Zach Moser to purchase six Glock 9mm pistols from Kiesler Police Supply of Jeffersonville for just under $1,000.
Apron plans confirmed
Portland Board of Aviation on Wednesday approved sending a letter of intent to the Federal Aviation Administration to use federal funding for an apron expansion project at Portland Municipal Airport.
Second hopeful files for treasurer
Jonelle Foreman, a Republican, filed Tuesday to run for Jay County Treasurer.
More trash talk
Portland City Council on Tuesday discussed Mayor Jeff Westlake’s proposed changes to the city’s trash collection ordinance as well as the potential addition of an ordinance governing RVs.
FR is seeking another grant
FORT RECOVERY — The village is applying for another grant.
Three file for District 33 seat
Incumbent Republican J.D. Prescott, Democrat John Bartlett and Republican Greg LeMaster all filed last week to run for their party’s nomination for state representative in District 33.
Downtown demo
Another downtown building will come down.
Second hopeful files in north district
Mike Leonhard, who has served three terms in two stints as a Jay County Commissioner, filed Wednesday afternoon to seek the north district seat again.
'No more stigma'
Jay County Opioid Settlement Taskforce has been seeking a location for a sober living facility for several months. It recently pulled an offer on a home in Redkey and is on the hunt for another potential spot.
First in line
Jay County surveyor Brad Daniels was first to get paperwork Wednesday morning as he filed to run for his eighth consecutive term. Also filing were Jay County Commissioner candidates Doug Horn (north district) and Duane Monroe (south district).
Already thinking about summer
Portland Park Board spent the bulk of its meeting Tuesday discussing issues related to Portland Water Park.
Commissioners mull future of Rescue 19
County officials are considering whether it may be time to end a local volunteer emergency service.
Water options
Dunkirk City Council on Monday approved flow testing and video inspection of a pair of existing wells that have been out of service for years.
Education will be top issue
That was the consensus among local legislators as the Indiana General Assembly prepared to begin the 2024 legislative session, which started Monday.
Commission: Building repairs are too costly
Portland Redevelopment Commission during a special meeting Monday agreed that it would not take any additional action in an effort to save the building at 208 and 210 N. Meridian St.
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