LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Park work a bit lower?

The costs for phase IV of Hudson Family Park appear to be slightly lower than originally projected.

Commission OK's request

A grant program designed to help improve the look of Portland's downtown is getting an influx of a little more cash.

Election has low turnout

Not many Jay County voters chose to participate in Tuesday's primary election.

Park stage bigger

The amphitheater stage at Hudson Family Park is a bit larger than planned.

Budget is top topic

A committee formed to keep the county's 2011 budget compact has identified several avenues toward the goal after its first meeting in late April.

Present, future cuts discussed

DUNKIRK - The need to trim the city's current budget by $57,000 in response to this year's tax revenue shortfall has raised some thorny issues for council members here.

Council OK's bonding for park

The city of Portland is one step closer to bonding for Hudson Family Park.

Poll workers deny accusations

Jefferson Township voters will get to keep casting ballots close to home after all.

Jefferson precinct moving to Jay CC

Jefferson Township voters will be casting ballots in a new location in the fall.

No to grant adds

A local board has declined to allow additions to grant requests for projects in downtown Portland.

County seeks reserve coverage

Jay County Commissioners are quickly trying to get the county's police reserves covered under a worker's compensation plan.

Seeking billing help

While the Jay County Regional Sewer District waits for money for three sewer projects to reach its bank account, the board is working to settle on financial managers before preparing construction bids.

New airport manager named

Portland Municipal Airport has a new manager.

Recap on session given by Davis

State Rep. Bill Davis recapped the 116th Indiana General Assembly session at the Jay County Chamber of Commerce networking luncheon Tuesday, highlighting three major accomplishments from the past two years.

Three-way race set for assessor

Three Republicans seeking their party's nomination for Jay County Assessor bring varying experience to tackle reassessment, property tax caps and ever-changing land values during the next four years.
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