LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Portland cracks down on junk cars (8/23/05)

The Portland City Council voted Monday to crack down on junk vehicles in the city by passing a more strict ordinance.

Daniels' goal: Recovery (8/24/05)

Millions of dollars have already been cut from Indiana’s budget under his watch.

Plant dedication held at landfill (8/26/05)

A partnership that is helping turn an unpleasant byproduct of ordinary trash into power for area homes was celebrated Thursday afternoon at the Jay County Landfill.

Sanders to fill council vacancy (8/24/05)

A longtime member of the Portland Planning Commission was chosen Tuesday night to fill the vacant seat on the Portland City Council.

Commissioners OK EDIT changes (8/8/05)

Changes in the way the city of Portland is permitted to spend a local income tax were approved today by Jay County Commissioners.

Sewage district petition signed (8/9/05)

Jay County has officially asked a state agency for permission to form an entity to help solve sewage disposal issues in unincorporated areas of the county.

Hearing request denied (9/1/05)

The Portland Board of Works is supporting Mayor Bruce Hosier’s written reprimand of six workers at the city’s wastewater treatment plant — including the superintendent — for “insubordination” related to not attending the calling and/or funeral services in July for clerk-treasurer Barbara Blackford.

Plans for road discussed (9/6/05)

A Pike Township resident who lives at the end of a dead end county road may initiate an attempt to vacate and eventually purchase the road right-of-way.

Penrod gives trip update (9/12/05)

Jay County Sheriff Todd Penrod updated Jay County Commissioners this morning on the trip he and three other county officers made to help out in suburban New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Jay to ask for Eastern (9/13/05)

Based on input they’ve received thus far, it’s a decision that isn’t likely to generate much protest.

Dunkirk: Keep BMV open (9/15/05)

DUNKIRK — Residents here like their local license branch.

Council OKs courthouse funds (9/15/05)

Money for maintenance work on the historic Jay County Courthouse was approved quickly by the county council.

One park entrance bid received (9/15/05)

The city of Portland received only one bid for construction work on the entrance to the planned Hudson Family Park.

No pay hikes for Redkey (9/21/05)

REDKEY — The 2006 town budget was unanimously approved in a brief council meeting here Tuesday night.

Dunkirk adopts new spending plan (9/20/05)

DUNKIRK — Council members here unanimously approved final reading of the city’s 2006 budget proposal Monday night, one day prior to the deadline for such action.
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