LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Jailer to get job back after military service (10/17/05)

A former county jailer who has spent the last four years in the United States Air Force wants his old job back, and federal law says he’s entitled to it.

Redkey needs firetruck (10/18/05)

REDKEY — The need for major repairs or replacement of the town’s backup fire truck was voiced at Monday night’s town council meeting here. But the major question was: Where will the money come from?

Historic bridge may be relocated in 2006 (10/18/05)

A project to move a historic bridge from western Jay County into a developing Portland park may finally be moving forward.

Zoning exception gains board's OK (10/12/05)

The Portland Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception request Tuesday evening, allowing a Portland business to move west and expand.

Sewer project postponed because of costs (10/18/05)

City officials announced Monday night that a project which could ease some of the burden on a lift station located on Portland’s west side has been postponed due to the escalating cost of materials.

'Tons of tires' brought to Tox Away Day (10/25/05)

“Tons and tons of tires” were brought to the Jay County Solid Waste District’s Tox-Away Day held recently at the Jay County Fairgrounds.

Salamonia board rejects sewer work quote (10/25/05)

SALAMONIA — A special meeting of the town board was over quickly, as board members rejected the only quote received for a proposed sewer expansion project.

Hospital taps reserve funds (9/29/05)

Jay County Hospital officials announced Wednesday night that $1 million has been allocated in the $5.6 million capital budget for 2006 for some of the planned renovations to the first floor of the hospital.

Redkey clerk Adkins quits (10/28/05)

Redkey Clerk-Treasurer Brenda Adkins turned in a two-sentence letter of resignation late Thursday afternoon to the Jay County Clerk’s office.

Saving money hot topic (10/28/05)

REDKEY — Ways to save money, reduce hours for full-time police officers and increase the use of reserve police officers here were discussed for more than an hour Thursday afternoon by town council members and Marshal Donnie James.

Geneva drainage project nearing completion (11/02/05)

GENEVA — Residents along Winchester Street here can sigh a bit of relief as a major drainage project draws to a close.

Twice-torched home to be demolished (11/04/05)

A Portland home which has been heavily damaged twice by arson could soon be razed.

County insurance rates to remain level (11/08/05)

Health insurance rates for county employees won’t be going up in 2006.

Caucus set to fill clerk seat (11/11/05)

The Jay County Democratic Party will meet Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m. to select a new Redkey Clerk-Treasurer, the county chairman said this morning.

Contract for software void (11/10/05)

Jay County’s contract with Plexis Inc. to supply GSI software to the county is void, members of the Jay County Council learned Wednesday night.
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