LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Pool project pitched

A new pool in a new location could be in the cards for the city of Portland.

Election filing underway

On the first day of major party filing for the 2010 election, a challenger has emerged for a long-time Jay County Commissioner.

Commission retains leadership

The officers will remain the same this year for a local board.

Online tax sale planned

The county's online tax sale is ready to begin in mid-March, with about 80 properties up for auction.

Plans OK'd for Redkey bridge

Jay County Commissioners will be opening bids at the beginning of March for work to replace a bridge in Redkey.

Trash fee hike given approval

DUNKIRK - Financial issues and a need for better accounting procedures were major topics for city council Monday.

Clean-up continues

Road conditions will likely improve today as winds have died down and plows can make up ground against overnight drifting.

Meeting moved

The Jay County Council meeting this evening has been rescheduled for Thursday.

Quotes will be sought

Jay County Commissioners gave approval this morning to solicit quotes for two new county police cruisers.

Rainy day at JEMS

With the Jay Emergency Medical Services fund heading towards the red, the Jay County Council dug into its rainy day fund Thursday for $300,000 to hold the department over until June tax draws.

Council updated on sewer plans

Funding a $5.8 million sewer separation project in Portland could be a bit tricky.

JEMS fund options reviewed

After an initial meeting with a financial consultant, a few early ideas have emerged to help increase income to help bring Jay County Emergency Medical Service back into the black.

Grant action tabled

The city's inaugural Downtown Façade Funding Grant program seems to be off to a roaring start.

District facing contract increase

Proposed increases in rates for the pick-up of school recycling have members of a local board hoping there is room for negotiation.

Board to look for new manager

The man who has managed Jay County's only airport the past 20 years may be getting some competition for that job.
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