LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Kernan visits Portland (10/22/04)

Hoosiers have some big concerns — maintaining existing jobs and drawing new ones to Indiana, funding for education and affordable health care to name just a few.

Six seek at-large council seats (10/23/04)

Two incumbents and four other candidates are seeking three at-large seats on the Jay County Council in the Nov. 2 general election.

Sewers eyed for subdivision (10/26/04)

A problem with sewage from inadequate septic systems contaminating the Salamonie River west of Portland has been handed off to Jay County Commissioners — although no one is exactly sure why.

Many choices wait at polls (10/29/04)

In a general election topped by a contest for U.S. president and several other national and statewide races, a contentious battle for a seat in the Indiana House of Representatives could be the most compelling for local voters.

Dunkirk grant funds on hold (10/26/04)

DUNKIRK — City officials here have learned that until some more homes are built and sold in the Quincy Place subdivision, Dunkirk will no longer be eligible to receive any additional Community Development Block Grant funds from the state.

Fairgrounds work planned (10/25/04)

A problem with overloaded combined sewers at the Jay County Fairgrounds may take a big step towards being resolved this fall.

Site sought for sewage sludge (11/9/04)

If an agreement can be reached with a local farmer and a permit obtained from a state agency, it’s possible that sludge from the Portland Wastewater Treatment Plant will be spread on county-owned land beginning next year.

Plan put to test (10/28/04)

Jay County Hospital Board members were told Wednesday that the hospital realized the strengths and weaknesses of its external disaster plan when it had to be implemented a few weeks ago.

Insurance renewal change eyed (11/1/04)

They’d like to change the renewal date of the county’s health insurance coverage to Jan. 1.

Sewer work bids opened (11/4/04)

Portland Board of Works members opened bids this morning for engineering services for a new gravity sewer.

Credit OKd for Mazur (11/16/04)

The Portland City Council voted Monday to help a new Portland business move forward.

Ridenour headed to Iraq (11/2/04)

Brad Ridenour is doing his part to take a bite out of the conflict in Iraq.

Fort to buy new leaf vacuum (11/2/04)

FORT RECOVERY — The purchase of a used leaf vacuum was approved here Monday.

Davis tops Liggett (11/3/04)

One of the most contentious — and easily the most expensive — election contests in local history wasn’t much of one.

Officials tour county (11/9/04)

A sunny drive around Jay County helped bring the conservation efforts of several local organizations to light.
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