LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Boundary project to start soon (10/18/07)

After 10 years of planning, negotiating and delays, work on a major street project in Portland is set to begin in four to six weeks.

Update on EDIT loan delivered (11/05/07)

A company providing wireless Internet service to rural Indiana communities that received loans from a county tax fund designed to spur economic growth may be in danger of failing to repay.

Request for variance turned down (10/19/07)

The Jay County Board of Zoning Appeals on Thursday denied an Amish man's request for a variance in setback requirements for a planned 296-head calf barn in Jackson Township.

Speed limit reduction may stay in place (10/16/07)

A reduced speed limit on a major artery for city industries could become permanent.

JCDC had full control of EDIT loan (11/06/07)

Jay County commissioners said Monday they did not see or sign official documents before approving four taxpayer-funded loans worth $494,500 to a wireless Internet provider.

Town, village voters make selections (11/07/07)

Voters in Jay County towns, along with those in Geneva and Fort Recovery, went to the polls Tuesday and chose candidates for town and village councils, clerks, and, in Fort Recovery, members of the school board.

Battling one tiny opponent (10/31/07)

An antibiotic-resistant strain of bacteria that has grabbed national attention and is capable of causing serious infections is present in Jay County.

Hunt to lead Dunkirk (11/07/07)

Dunkirk voters responded to Ron Hunt's call for a change in leadership Tuesday, ousting incumbent Republican mayor Sam Hubbard by a comfortable margin.

City to buy new trucks (11/16/07)

A rusted salt truck and a 10-year-old pick-up truck owned by the city will soon be replaced.

Races set for Dunkirk (11/02/07)

Dunkirk voters will be deciding three contested races when they go to the polls Tuesday.

Two streets will get new lighting (11/06/07)

Two city streets will come into the light at night.

Contract for Pike bridge awarded (11/19/07)

A contract for engineering services on a bridge replacement in Pike Township was awarded this morning by Jay County Commissioners.

Five battle for three spots on Redkey council (11/03/07)

Five candidates are vying for three openings on the Redkey Town Council in Tuesday's election.

City may give break on leaks (11/20/07)

Portland residents facing large bills due to water leaks may see some relief in the future.

A new layer of control (11/20/07)

In a little more than a year, county fiscal affairs in Indiana - specifically large capital projects - will come under tighter scrutiny, according to a presentation Monday to local government leaders.
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