LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Base plans cause contention (02/26/08)

DUNKIRK - Verbal sparks concerning a proposed combination fire station/ambulance base were in evidence at a city council meeting.

Hearing held on city CSO plans (02/22/08)

A plan to reduce the number of combined sewer overflows in and around the city of Portland was presented to the public Thursday.

Commissioners to visit Clay County Jail (02/25/08)

Jay County Commissioners and several members of the Jay County Council will travel to Brazil, Ind., next week to tour the recently constructed Clay County Jail as local jail expansion planning continues.

Downtown district discussed (02/19/08)

A plan to spruce up Portland's downtown could be in the works.

Redkey still going for grant (02/15/08)

REDKEY - Efforts are continuing to obtain a $500,000 state grant to fund water system improvements here, and a public hearing on the issue is scheduled for 6 p.m. next Thursday at town hall.

White joins race for council seat (02/21/08)

The race for three at-large seats on the Jay County Council is getting a little crowded.

Officials see jail time (03/04/08)

Research for what could be a multi-million dollar project meant spending a little time in jail for several Jay County officials Monday.

Cancer claims life of Sen. Ford (03/05/08)

INDIANAPOLIS - State Sen. David Ford died today at age 59 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

City department eyes spec building (02/20/08)

A vacant building designed for industry might become the home of the Portland Street and Parks Department.

City getting new truck (03/07/08)

The city's wastewater department is getting a new truck.

Hilbert lawsuit finished (02/20/08)

A lawsuit contending that two Portland police officers violated pursuit policy - allegedly resulting in the death of a Portland man - has been thrown out by a special judge.

Environmental issues considered (03/10/08)

There may be underground storage tanks on the site of a former auto dealership the county acquired for expansion of the Jay County Jail.

Bridge firm hired (03/11/08)

Jay County Commissioners hired AECON Monday to perform repair work on a bridge over the Little Salamonie River, southwest of Portland.

Filing deadline passes quietly (02/23/08)

The filing period for a busy upcoming election cycle ended the same way it began - rather quietly.

Parking lot set for paving (03/19/08)

A parking lot created for employee and overflow parking for the Jay County Courthouse will have approximately 15 to 20 marked parking spaces when paved.
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