LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Council OK's funding (03/12/2009)
The Jay County Council approved funding for the surveyor's office to move forward with its cornerstone project.
Davis sponsors Guantanamo bill (02/04/2009)
Some Indiana legislators, including State Rep. Bill Davis (R-Portland, District 33), are declaring "Not in our state!" to Guantanamo prisoners.
Hearing held on Redkey rate hike (02/10/2009)
REDKEY - The need to increase water rates by 60 percent was the topic of a public hearing here Monday night.
Cells full at jail (02/17/2009)
It was a record-breaking weekend for the Jay County Jail.
Redkey OK's 50-percent hike (02/20/2009)
REDKEY - Responding to concerns and suggestions from the public, town council members Thursday reduced a proposed hike in water rates to 50 percent from 60 percent and agreed to investigate the possibility of using economic development income tax (EDIT) money to help fund improves to the town's water system.
Support sought for water grant (02/24/2009)
DUNKIRK - City council members are continuing to seek public input about water quality in anticipation of applying for $600,000 in federal and state grant funds to improve Dunkirk's water plant and infrastructure.
Makeup of EDIT board reviwed (03/03/2009)
A county advisory board hopes to make a two-pronged attack at solving membership issues by trimming the roster and reviewing rules regarding the number of members needed to conduct a meeting.
Recycling costs stay stable (03/06/2009)
Rumpke will continue to collect curbside recycling in Portland without a price increase.
Asking for a meeting (03/24/2009)
DUNKIRK - Saying they have apparently been left out of the loop, city officials here agreed Monday to request a joint public meeting with representatives of the Jay County Regional Sewer District to discuss the district's plans to install sanitary sewer service between two housing developments near Dunkirk and the …
Pettus steps down (03/27/2009)
DUNKIRK - A new city council member is being sought to fill a vacancy created Thursday by the resignation of Raymond Pettus Sr. who represented the city's northeast section.
Increase in CAFO setback sought (03/24/2009)
Jay County Commissioners wasted no time in trying to find a solution to prevent pollution to local water sources.
Maitlen demo work could begin soon
Bids to raze the former Maitlen Motors dealership in Portland for the county's jail expansion came in lower than expected, much to the pleasure of the Jay County Commissioners.
Character added to CAFO rules (03/27/2009)
Character will be a requirement for new confined feeding operations in the state starting July 1.
District OK's new site (03/24/2009)
Another option for drop-off recycling has been approved in Jay County, but it's not one that the general public is actually being encouraged to use.
City may seek help on bridge repairs
Portland officials are hoping the county will chip in and help foot the bill for unforeseen bridge repairs.
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