LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Grant funds held (9/8/04)
More than $110,000 in homeland security grants that have already been approved are being withheld from Jay County in a dispute with state officials over underground fuel tanks that goes back more than 10 years.
Livestock committee not done (9/15/04)
Facing a self-imposed deadline to complete its work, a group studying issues and possible changes in local regulation of livestock operations decided there is more work to be done.
Geneva sewer project discussed (9/18/04)
GENEVA — Town board members here will continue to discuss a proposed $20,000 project to provide new sewer hook-ups for six town residents.
Water woes persist (9/28/04)
DUNKIRK — Proposals and options aimed at improving the quality of city water were once again major topics of discussion for council members here Monday night.
Commisioners back project (9/27/04)
A project that could bring high-speed Internet access to most Jay County residences and businesses has won the backing of Jay County Commissioners.
JCHS searched for drugs (9/28/04)
Dogs from several police agencies searched Jay County High School this morning, and drug residue, prescription drugs and chewing tobacco were found.
JCH hires new nurse exec (9/30/04)
Jay County Hospital Board members learned Wednesday that a chief nurse executive for the hospital has been hired.
No answers for dusty roads (10/4/04)
A plea for help with a heavily-traveled and dusty county road was met with sympathy — but no answers — from Jay County Commissioners.
Recreation area coming together (10/5/04)
The final piece of the recreation puzzle surrounding the Jay County Landfill should be in place by the spring.
County crews working on city drain project (9/28/04)
Employees of the county surveyor’s office are helping with a project that could help storm drainage in northwest Portland.
Wetlands growth opposed (10/6/04)
GENEVA — Some residents here are bugged by the idea of adding more wetlands near the town limits.
Portland officer suspended (10/7/04)
The Portland Board of Works voted this morning to suspend a Portland police officer for 10 days without pay after finding he took items from a home during execution of a search warrant in 2002.
Tox-Away day set Saturday (10/8/04)
A chance to safely dispose of paint, motor oil, chemicals or a long list of other hazardous materials sitting around the garage or home is coming Saturday.
City water rates to rise (10/6/04)
Portland’s water rates are going to rise about six percent.
Park board going for grant again (10/6/04)
The Portland Park Board has suffered a couple of low blows recently.
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