LOCAL GOVERNMENT

City to try for grant again

Portland officials are hoping the second time's the charm.

Facade change less than estimate

A change order for masonry work on the Main Street-facing side of the Jay County Jail expansion to reflect the historic downtown has come in under original cost estimates.

Shut-off for heat planned

Jay County Commissioners agreed this morning to pay for installation of a cutoff switch for a garage heater at the Jay County Emergency Medical Services station since the bay doors are often left open during the winter.

Project figures checked

REDKEY - Town council members are continuing to check over final figures for claims related to a $2 million water system improvement project.

Davis recovering from heart attack

State Rep. Bill Davis is recuperating at his Portland home after a mild heart attack sent him to Fort Wayne's Parkview Hospital on Thursday.

Added savings for jail

An accounting error on a jail expansion change order has benefited the county, saving about an additional $7,500 on the project.

Medics upset on door issue

After further discussion with Jay Emergency Medical Service, the Jay County Commissioners are putting a hold on plans to install a cutoff switch on heaters in the EMS garages after learning of mechanical issues with the bay doors.

Mayor moves rebuffed by council

DUNKIRK - Reorganization time?

District to pay bonuses

Despite lingering concerns over long-range budget issues, board members of the county's solid waste district agreed to hand out year-end incentive payments and bonuses to the groups that staff drop-off recycling sites.

Dunkirk police to get SUV

DUNKIRK - The police department here will be getting a late Christmas present - a brand new four-wheel drive vehicle.

Funds must be spent

Use it or lose it.

Funds OK'd for census campaign

The county chipped in its contribution Monday to raise awareness for the upcoming census.

City votes to close street

A portion of a Portland street has been closed to protect the safety of those working on the expansion of the Jay County Jail.

Street funds sought

The city of Portland may be getting even more help in funding the extension of Lafayette Street.

Member of council set to resign

REDKEY - On the same day that officers were elected for the new year, a member of the Redkey Town Council announced she would be stepping down at the end of the month.
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