LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Bids for recycling reviewed (03/16/07)
The future of curbside recycling in Portland likely won't be decided until April.
Council nearly balks at backing of TIF bonding (03/15/07)
A request to back bonds with property tax revenue was met with concern and resistance by several members of the county's fiscal body.
Dunkirk gives grant for water main (03/27/07)
DUNKIRK - More than $860,000 in state grant funds are earmarked for this summer's water main relocation project along Ind. 167 (Main Street), Mayor Sam Hubbard told council members here Monday night.
Commissioners review infrastructure balance (03/13/07)
A significant balance in the county's infrastructure fund is being looked at again by Jay County Commissioners to help with road projects this summer.
Jay tax bills may be late (03/17/07)
A delay in determining tax rates for a portion of Dunkirk which is in Blackford County is holding up the mailing of Jay County property tax statements.
Street effort moves ahead (03/13/07)
DUNKIRK - Plans for major highway improvements along Ind. 167 (Main Street) through this community are continuing to move forward.
City working on sludge settlement (03/15/07)
City officials are still trying to determine the fairest way for the city to recoup the cost of disposing of sewage treatment sludge contaminated by a heavy metal discharged by four Portland industries.
Primaries will be limited (03/17/07)
Residents on the north side of Portland won't need to go to the polls in May's primary election, while only Democrats in Dunkirk will be casting ballots.
Aker to sit on JCEDC (03/20/07)
A Portland councilwoman likely will serve on a new board created to help find job opportunities for the county.
Newton will press salary concerns (03/20/07)
Along with adding space to the Jay County Jail, sheriff Ray Newton would like to see some of his employees making more money as well.
May ballot shapes up (02/24/07)
Filing for the May 8 primary closed at noon Friday with most incumbents - including Portland and Dunkirk mayors - looking for a positive nod from the voters to run for another term in office.
Fish plant plans OK'd (02/26/07)
Plans for the construction of a fish processing plant in Redkey's Industrial Park moved forward today when the Jay County Drainage Board approved the new plant's drainage design.
Funds ordinance gets green light (03/28/07)
GENEVA - The town council here approved the first reading of an ordinance outlining how it will utilize County Economic Development Income Funds.
Work on plan to start (04/03/07)
A local board will meet next week to discuss revisions to a plan for the city's future.
Redkey man making bid as independent (03/03/07)
The father of a Redkey man whose petition to run for a seat on Redkey's Town Council was denied Thursday, has filed a petition to run for the council seat as an Independent.
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