LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Shift in road $ mulled

The county highway department is facing major deficits in its road-paving budget for 2010.

Lot given for park

Portland will have a sixth park.

Council OKs GFT abatement

The Jay County Council granted a pass Wednesday to a Pennville company on its tax abatement requirements, judging that extenuating circumstances prevented the producer from reaching it quotas.

BZA puts off vote on trailer

DUNKIRK - Several residents showered city officials with questions and complaints Saturday over a proposal to re-locate a mobile home in their neighborhood.

Bryant OK's new structure law

BRYANT - A recently adopted new structure ordinance, with some stringent requirements for mobile homes, is now in effect here.

Builder chosen for jail

Jay County Commissioners, as expected, selected Weigand Construction as general contractor to complete the jail expansion.

County picks bond company

The Jay County Commissioners picked a bond seller for the Jay County Jail expansion this morning, locking in an interest rate of 4.4383 percent.

District will look at options

The Jay County Regional Sewer District agreed to bid two options for a sewer project north of Dunkirk and compare prices.

Changes to jail exterior approved

The Jay County Jail expansion will likely not match the historic feel of Portland's historic downtown, but should maintain the look of the existing jail.

Tax break asked for roof

A local industry may be getting both a new roof and a tax abatement.

Wal-Mart stoplight coming

Portland may finally get its stoplight.

Residents vent over sewer issue

During an emotional and lengthy meeting Thursday morning, local residents voiced concerns about being forced to hook up to a city sewer line.

Driving blind?

Obstructed views at intersections throughout the county are a growing problem during the summer as corn rises out of the countryside.

Council can't take action

DUNKIRK - A shortage of members prevented any action from being taken, but those council members present did schedule future sessions and discuss several other issues.

First budget reading OK'd

Despite trepidation over a budget that proposes higher expenses than income, members of the Jay County Solid Waste District moved forward in the process.
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