LOCAL GOVERNMENT
New water park rules OK’d
Policy will require bags to be searched in 2024
JCDC will ask council for more funding
Board members say they believe commissioners are trying to push out the organization
Talking trash
Portland City Council members on Tuesday had another lengthy discussion about the pick-up of large trash items in the city. They also held the public hearing on the city’s 2024 budget and approved several ordinance changes.
Contribution reduced
Portland Redevelopment Commission during a special meeting Friday adjusted its latest financial commitment to the ongoing Meridian Street storm sewer project because of an error by city officials.
Equipment purchase approved
Portland Board of Works on Wednesday decided to buy the new self-contained breathing apparatus through Donley of Indianapolis. The purchase, which is being predominantly funded through a federal grant, will provide new equipment for all of the county’s six fire departments.
Program will help homeowners
A new program will be available to low income homeowners in Jay County.
Commissioners select $395k proposal
Another step has been taken toward developing the land county officials purchased this year.
Revitalization loan approved
Dunkirk City Council on Monday approved a $25,000 downtown revitalization loan for Rock Fuqua for upgrades at 128 S. Main St.
Study group will be formed
Jay County Commissioners discussed plans Monday for a study committee to look into Jay County Country Living’s finances. (Commissioners agreed to look into the matter but decided to hold off on a vote until their next meeting.)
Council makes budget changes
Funding for Country Living survives narrow vote
County looks at funding options
Commissioners, May look at TIF, EDIT and solar as sources
Portland council to mull alcohol measure
Members express concern about proposal
Commons project awarded
Jay School Board on Monday awarded the contract for improvements to the commons area at Jay County Junior/Senior High School to C&T Design and Equipment of Fort Wayne at a cost of $738,015.12.
Redkey offered animal control proposal
REDKEY — An animal control contract has been proposed.
Exception granted for processing facility
Jay County Board of Zoning Appeals on Thursday approved a special exception to allow Alvin Brenneman to operate a custom meat processing facility on the north side of county road 650 North between county roads 650 West and 750 West.
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