LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Cuts coming this year
The Jay County Council reviewed the effects of state-imposed property tax caps Wednesday night, which means it will need to remove about $85,000 from six county budgets.
County gets sewer grant
As part of a national Earth Day spotlight program, the Jay County Regional Sewer District was awarded a $1.255 million grant/loan package by the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development office.
Sign choice OK'd
Several proposed projects in downtown Portland got the nod Wednesday night.
Big buy ahead for FCC
A local manufacturer plans to purchase $6.4 million in equipment for a new product line.
District waits for project funding
The Jay County Regional Sewer District signed final paperwork and may receive news about funding as soon as next week on Earth Day.
Firm hired for sewer design
An engineering firm will be paid nearly $600,000 to do the design work for storm water and sewer separation project on Portland's north side, and a city official said this morning that sewer rates may be increased to pay for several ongoing projects.
Sewer district funding likely
The Jay County Regional Sewer District is expected to receive $1.2 million in grant and loan funding for three sewer projects during an announcement on Earth Day (Thursday).
County action urged
Jay County Commissioners received a reminder this morning that action is still pending regarding re-establishing a long-forgotten cemetery in Portland.
County may buy surplus
The county will look into buying a highly discounted metal detector from the state surplus.
Council considers park bond
Steps were taken toward financing a city park and phasing in new taxes for a local business Monday night.
Surveyor is selling backhoe
The county surveyor is hoping to recoup some money by selling an old backhoe that isn't being used by the department.
Miller faces primary challenge
A veteran of Jay County government faces a challenge from a first-time candidate in the May 2 Republican primary for Commissioner of the Middle District.
Bids lower for north end sewer
Bids to run city sewer service to a new housing complex in Portland came in much lower than predicted.
City limits sewer work to complex
Portland officials have decided to take a conservative approach in running city sewer service to an apartment complex.
County tax sale complete
A total of 62 tax certificates were sold in a recently online tax sale, bringing in more than $70,000 to the county.
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