LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Variance for garage is on hold
The Jay County Commissioners tabled a request for a variance that would allow a Redkey man to build a garage near Halfway Creek.
Grants could aid preservation
Some downtown property owners may get help in funding changes to their buildings.
Hill part of plans
Area youngsters may have a sledding hill to play on when the snow falls this winter.
City employee is back at work
A city employee on suspension the past 15 days returned to work Tuesday.
Jail work continues
The Jay Building Corporation approved its first change order this morning as underground work on the jail expansion is nearly complete.
XPLEX headache continues
Along with the city's expenses, something may be growing at the former site of XPLEX Extreme Competition Park, rural Portland.
Census education planned
With the 2010 census approaching, an education program will be kicking off to inform people about the importance of getting counted.
Runway project moving again
The president of the Portland Aviation Board said progress is being made in the ongoing quest to get a grant for runway extensions at the city's airport.
Ceiling for pay is raised
Extra work for a city consultant will mean more money.
Base smoking banned
Although the department is not under their jurisdiction, the Jay County Commissioners agreed this morning that Dunkirk firefighters shall not smoke in the combined fire and emergency medical station in Dunkirk.
Make-up of regional group changes
The Jay County Commissioners were caught off guard this morning when they were informed a four-county regional economic development district board will not be equally divided among its members.
Feds funding street project
The city of Portland has been awarded federal stimulus money for street improvements.
Old home set for demolition
A dilapidated house along East Votaw Street may finally be torn down.
Switch may be expensive
Looking ahead to a switch to narrowband radio in 2012, the county may have to figure out where it can find the money to fund the transition.
Surveyor considers combo
Jay County Surveyor Brad Daniels presented the county drainage board with his plan to combine 39 small watersheds into the Salamonie River watershed, which could mean changes in drainage assessments for several property owners.
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