LOCAL GOVERNMENT
County opens bridge bids
The Jay County Commissioners opened six bids Monday for a bridge repair south of Redkey, with the lowest coming in about $40,000 below the engineer's estimate.
Water issues heard (03/10/2009)
DUNKIRK - Residents poured out complaints about city water during a lengthy hearing Monday night that is a prelude to applying for $600,000 in grant funds to help fix the problems.
Demo deal is signed
Jay County Commissioners tackled several issues regarding the Jay County Jail expansion this morning, including awarding a local contractor a demolition job.
Request made for more lights
A Portland resident is hoping more lighting will prevent future vandalisms and thefts in his neighborhood.
Portland BZA re-elects officers (03/11/2009)
A local board will keep the same officers this year.
Parks getting new equipment
Portland youngsters should have new equipment to play on by the end of this week.
Firm put on retainer
The next time the city of Portland needs engineering service in a hurry, employees of The Schneider Corporation will be ready to answer the call.
Contract workers planned
The Jay County Regional Sewer District is inching closer to contracting maintenance and billing services for its forthcoming sewer installations.
Update given to BZA
The Jay County Board of Zoning Appeals received an update during its first meeting of 2009 Thursday night.
Dunkirk gets update on sewers
DUNKIRK - An update on efforts by Jay County Regional Sewer District to provide sanitary sewer service to two Richland Township areas on the edge of the city was presented to council members Monday night.
New CAFO regs move ahead
The Jay County Planning Commission tightened confined livestock feeding regulations Thursday, though one board member thinks those rules need to go further.
Jail funds given OK
County officials can't wait for the new jail to be completed.
City gets new phone system
The city of Portland will have a new automated phone system for city hall, beginning Wednesday.
Variance is needed for jail project
The county is taking legal precautions in preparation to build the Jay County expansion in a flood plain.
County funds will be re-paid
The Jay County Building Corporation met briefly this morning to declare its intent to reimburse the county for money spent on preliminary work on jail expansion.
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