LOCAL GOVERNMENT

New guidelines for tree-trimming OK'd (04/25/06)

DUNKIRK — A stricter policy on taking bids for tree trimming work is now in force.

Portland officer honored for life-saving effort (04/18/06)

A local police officer was honored with tears and a plaque for recently saving a Portland man’s life.

Ethanol abatement moves forward (04/13/06)

Members of the Jay County Council greeted a request for a tax abatement for a proposed ethanol plant with approval.

Paving costs going up for county (04/04/06)

As expected, it will cost more to pave a road in Jay County this year.

Incumbent facing challenge in race for JC prosecutor (04/29/06)

The incumbent says he’s proud of his cost-cutting methods and willingness to take cases to trial. The challenger says the conviction rate of that incumbent is too low.

Election software not yet approved (04/25/06)

Preparing for this year’s primary election has not come easily for state and county election officials.

Redkey extends bond life (04/21/06)

REDKEY — A series of measures designed to help get the community through its current financial crisis were approved at Thursday night’s town council meeting here.

Race is set for sheriff (05/03/06)

Ray Newton will face Mark Barnett in the race for Jay County Sheriff this November.

Starting over on rate plan (04/24/06)

GENEVA — A simple matter that became more difficult during March, became hopefully simple again Saturday when Geneva officials presented a plan to change the sewage charge for Ceylon residents and the way a new storm water charge will be collected for all residents.

Incumbent Kirby challenged by Champ in District 1 (04/26/06)

A three-term member of the Jay County Council faces a primary challenge this spring from a former member of the Redkey Town Council and Jay School Board.

Sewage plans move forward (05/02/06)

A plan of action to correct a problem with septic systems in the Fox Fires addition west of Portland took another step forward Monday when Jay County Commissioners approved a regional compliance plan that will be submitted to Indiana Department of Environmental Management.

Geneva sewage bill moves ahead (05/03/06)

GENEVA — So far, so good.

Request to re-zone property moves forward (05/05/06)

There could be one more place to shop near downtown Portland this summer.

Council: Act now on livestock farms (05/11/06)

Members of the Jay County Council have decided it’s time for Jay County Commissioners to more closely regulate confined feeding operations in the county.

Choices, changes await primary voters (04/29/06)

Choices and changes are the themes as Jay County — and the rest of the Hoosier state — prepares to go to the polls Tuesday for the primary election.
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