LOCAL GOVERNMENT

County plans tax sale

In an effort to get about 80 properties back on the county tax rolls, the Jay County Commissioners authorized a certificate sale at a potentially steeply discounted rate.

Geesaman grant is confirmed

The owner of a business planning an expansion in Portland is getting some cash to buy new equipment.

INDOT to pay higher costs

The Indiana Department of Transportation will pay its share of an extra $800,000 in costs incurred for the nearly $6 million Boundary Pike/Wayne Street project in Portland.

Dunkirk considers carts

Golf carts and semi-trucks may be on a collision course.

County opts to have jail blend in

The county will spend about $40,000 to try to make the expanded Jay County Jail blend in with downtown Portland.

County seeks review of jail hood citation

The county will file for an administrative review with the state after the fire inspector cited the Jay County Sheriff Department for a noncompliant fire exhaust hood.

Finances a concern for waste district

Since its formation more than seven years ago, funding has seldom been an issue for the Jay County Solid Waste District.

Dog rules discussed

Owners of dogs who do their business in city parks could soon be forced to clean up those messes.

Quotes given for Web work

After hearing a presentation Monday morning, the Jay County Commissioners received two quotes for work to overhaul the county Web site.

New officer hired by Portland

Portland is getting a new police officer.

Questions on drainage answered

Jay County Commissioners received an update about drainage construction at a new apartment complex in Portland after questions were raised about a waterway that was built near the site.

Insurance contribution increased

Since county employees will not receive raises next year, the Jay County Council decided to take care of its workers by covering more of employees' monthly health insurance costs.

Plant bids almost ready

DUNKIRK - Bid specifications for the city's new water plant and related improvements should be ready for advertising next month, city council member Judy Garr reported Monday night.

County gets solar heat grant

With the help of a 50 percent matching grant, the county highway department garage will be getting a new solar heating system.

Society wants county records

The Jay County Historical Society is expressing interest in several old books in the courthouse basement that contain information about early schoolhouses, medical epidemics, defunct businesses and other topics.
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