LOCAL GOVERNMENT
One subdivision request OKd
One plan for a new subdivision in Portland was passed to the Portland City Council for approval, and another was tabled by the Portland Planning Commission Thursday evening.
District revenue drops (11/16/04)
A lowered tipping fee and an unexplained drop in the amount of trash dumped in a local landfill meant lower revenue in October for the Jay County Solid Waste District.
Nextel eyes Fort sites (11/16/04)
FORT RECOVERY — Construction of a cell phone tower is planned here, but the exact located hasn’t been decided.
Grant hearing set (12/7/04)
The Portland City Council learned that a public hearing will be held on Thursday, Dec. 16, at 5:30 p.m. to gather input on the city’s plan to seek a federally-funded grant for the restoration of the Weiler Building.
Insurance confusion reigns (11/23/04)
The sometimes-baffling world of health insurance got a little more so Monday for Jay County Commissioners.
Courthouse security reviewed (12/7/04)
Security at the Jay County Courthouse, an issue that was discussed in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, could be thrust upon Jay County Commissioners in the coming year.
Pool purchases OK'd
DUNKIRK — Most area residents are thinking about the arrival of winter and snowflakes filling the air.
Fort seeking sewer bids (12/7/04)
FORT RECOVERY — An estimated $80,000 project is moving forward after village council members here voted Monday to advertise for construction bids.
Council denies requests (12/9/04)
In denying two relatively routine requests, members of the Jay County Council sent a clear message to county department heads and elected officials: Show up.
Fort pool needs work
FORT RECOVERY — The pool here needs some work.
Project could help Portland drainage (10/12/04)
A major street/sewer reconstruction project in southeast Portland could help relieve problems with standing water during periods of heavy rain.
County to seek dump truck bids (10/19/04)
Bids for a new dump truck for the Jay County Highway Department will be opened early next month.
Pence stumps for Davis (10/29/04)
Although he’s been busy lately touring the Sixth District in his bid for a third term in Congress, Mike Pence hasn’t lost sight of his constituents’ most important issues.
New panel member sought (11/2/04)
Portland City Council members learned Monday that a member of the Portland Tax Abatement Advisory Committee had resigned.
Seat open on Redkey council (11/16/04)
REDKEY — Town council members here filled a vacancy on the police department Monday night, but are still awaiting a decision by local Republican Party leaders about the appointment of a new member to the town council.
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