LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Dozer action tabled (3/28/05)

The bids may be open, but Jay County Commissioners may not be buying a new bulldozer.

Orrs granted variance (3/18/05)

Despite reservations about setting a precedent, a local zoning board gave its blessing to a rural Redkey couple’s plans to construct a garage close to a lightly-traveled county road.

District renews lower tipping fee (3/29/05)

Although a lower fee charged by a local solid waste district hasn’t increased the amount of trash dumped in a local landfill, that lower fee will remain in place for at least another six months.

Security panel named (3/29/05)

Courthouse safety and security is an issue that has been discussed several times over the past few years by Jay County Commissioners.

County attorney balks at IDEM pressure (3/21/05)

More pressure from a state agency regarding failing septic systems in homes southwest of Portland may result in Jay County Commissioners pushing back.

Street change stalled (3/22/05)

The four Portland City Council members who attended Monday night’s meeting weren’t headed in the same direction.

Committee wraps up CFO work (4/6/05)

After making a few minor changes, a group studying possible changes in the way livestock operations are regulated locally will take its findings to Jay County Commissioners.

IURC pullout discussed (3/29/05)

DUNKIRK — Council members here are once again pondering the pros and cons of leaving the jurisdiction of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.

Dust control options eyed (4/5/05)

Jay County’s stone roads — at least most of them — could be considerably less dusty this summer if the price is right.

County may buy building (4/12/05)

They’ve talked for years about the possibility of acquiring additional space for employee parking near the courthouse.

Options mulled on rural Dunkirk flooding (4/11/05)

There are several possible solutions to flooding of a residential area east of Dunkirk.

Street proposal moves forward (4/5/05)

Sometimes there’s strength in numbers.

Dunkirk talks water woes (4/12/05)

DUNKIRK — Water — not beer — was on tap at Monday’s city council meeting here.

Street sweeper purchase OK'd (4/8/05)

The streets of Portland will be a little cleaner, thanks to a decision by the Portland Board of Works Thursday morning.

BEAM subdivision reviewed (4/8/05)

The secondary plat for a proposed subdivision in Portland will be forwarded to the Portland City Council for consideration of final approval Thursday evening by the Portland Planning Commission.
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