LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Davis holds on to seat (11/08/06)

Bill Davis will be returning to the Indiana House in 2007, but he'll find himself in a very different position: A member of the minority.

Holding him to his word (11/09/06)

It looks like the salary ordinance for the Jay County Sheriff may be changing for the first time since officials can remember.

Newton rolls to big victory (11/08/06)

Jay County voters made it clear Tuesday: They want Ray Newton to be their next sheriff.

County official quits (11/09/06)

Jay County Treasurer Maria LeMaster has resigned from the office after only a month on the job and just four days before the deadline for paying the fall installment of personal property taxes.

Rural Redkey home to get major facelift (11/10/06)

An exceptional piece of property east of Redkey is undergoing a facelift that will transform the site into a bed and breakfast and spa resort.

Dunkirk OKs new charge (11/14/06)

DUNKIRK - Just in time for the holiday season, residents will be receiving a new charge of $8 per month on their water and sewer bill to cover the cost of trash collection.

Golf carts a concern for city council (11/07/06)

Restrictions on the use of golf carts in Portland may be coming down the road.

Company makes pitch for technology service (11/14/06)

Jay County Commissioners heard PhoeNX Technologies representatives explain how they could assist the county with its technology needs then told them to immediately begin a free assessment.

Sheriff is a three-man race (10/28/06)

The Nov. 7 election will find three candidates with extensive backgrounds in law enforcement on the ballot for the job of the Jay County Sheriff.

Park bridge work beginning (10/04/06)

A nearly 100-year-old iron truss bridge is close to being erected in its new home.

Fort requests 2.5 mill levy (11/06/06)

Among the issues Fort Recovery residents will be asked to vote on Tuesday is the village's request for a 2.5 mill five-year replacement levy for operating costs.

House race a main focus for area Democrats (10/09/06)

The Democrats are looking for power.

Street project estimate at $1.3 million (10/17/06)

The first project to be undertaken with funds from Portland's Tax Increment Financing (TIF) appears ready to begin.

County redevelopment commission organizes (10/24/06)

Plans for creating a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district that will include the new Premier Ethanol LLC production facility southwest of Portland began moving at a faster pace Monday afternoon when the recently appointed Jay County Redevelopment Commission held an organizational meeting.

Voters head to the polls Tuesday (11/04/06)

Area voters will have a wide array of choices - from U.S. Senator to township advisory boards - when they go to the polls Tuesday.
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