LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Hudson Park in new phase

The next phase of Hudson Family Park is set to begin later this month.

Park work to proceed

Although city officials haven't quite decided how to fund the next phase of Hudson Family Park, a contract for the work was awarded this morning.

County honors Ford

Jay County Commissioners honored Portland-born astronaut Kevin Ford this morning by proclaiming it Kevin Ford Appreciation Week.

Council OKs 2010 budget

The Jay County Council approved the 2010 budget on its first reading Wednesday and will likely pass it in two weeks. The council reviewed the budget, which it cut back to a general fund balance of $6,203,944.

Redkey OK's budget for 2010

REDKEY - A 2010 budget totaling $508,000 with an estimated maximum tax levy limitation of $168,988 was approved on second and final reading Thursday night by town council members here.

Dunkirk council approves first reading

DUNKIRK - Members of the city council held a public hearing and approved a 2010 budget on first reading.

Board eyes education efforts

Members of a local board are hoping to spread the word about guidelines for historic buildings in Portland.

County favors monitors

Jay County Commissioners are on board with a grant request for equipment to transmit cardiac data from ambulances to Jay County Hospital.

City delays pension decision

A local board has postponed making a decision about how to pay city retirees.

Sewer district asks for $1.2 million

After a brief public hearing, the Jay County Regional Sewer is prepared to ask for $1.2 million for its three slated sewer projects.

Dunkirk officer found in contempt

A Dunkirk police officer has been fined and found in contempt of court for failing to show up to testify at a criminal trial.

Cuts made on county budget

In the first night of county budget hearings, the Jay County Council made some major progress toward cutting its goal of $500,000 by ripping out budgeted money for the jail expansion.

Some good news

Portland is getting more jobs.

County to appeal tax limit

Jay County Council approved its 2010 budget, but is appealing the state for about an additional $750,000 to be added to the amount it can raise through property taxes.

Hospital OK's 2010 budget

The Jay County Hospital board ratified its 2010 budget Wednesday night, with its numbers based closely off of its 2009 volumes.
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