LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Two seek democratic council nod
Two rural Portland residents - James Brewster and Lisa M. Barnett - will face off in the Democratic primary Tuesday for their party's nomination in the race for the district 4 seat on the Jay County Council.
Dunkirk dogs discussed again
DUNKIRK - Keeping a closer eye on money and doing a better job of planning were strongly emphasized by council members Judy Garr, Chuck Rife and Eric Bowler at Monday's meeting of the city's Board of Public Works and Safety.
Pact for manager approved
Portland Municipal Airport now officially has a new manager, but not a fixed base operator.
Redkey hears street complaints
REDKEY - Several residents presented complaints about the condition of East Logan Street, which was torn up during the water improvement project, to the Redkey Town Board Thursday night.
Rates hiked in watersheds
After hearing from affected property owners this morning, the Jay County Commissioners raised the drainage assessment for the Limberlost watershed - although not to the full proposed amount.
Study of downtown buildings proposed
Buildings in downtown Portland could soon be studied to determine their historical significance.
Dunkirk talking about new library
DUNKIRK - Grant applications to build a new, larger city library and make improvements in the downtown area will be prepared in the next few months.
Jail may get warm
It may be a bit hot for inmates and employees of the Jay County Jail as construction continues to wind down this summer.
Centers could cut costs
Jay County could save more than $20,000 on annual elections if typical precinct voting is abandoned in favor of vote centers.
Grant to fund machine
After a reduction in cost, Jay County Hospital will be able to outfit the county's ambulances and emergency room with cardiac data transmitting equipment entirely out of grant funds.
Group brainstorms on hazards
About 20 residents met Thursday to brainstorm ideas on how to better prepare Jay County to deal with natural disasters and accidents in the process of forming a hazard mitigation plan.
District budget pain ahead
On the same night they were told to anticipate tough decisions for the 2011 budget, members of the county's solid waste district were also told to expect increased expenses for this year.
Board balks at buying new truck
The Portland wastewater treatment plant superintendent will have to settle for his current truck.
Bill is paid for solar project
Due to a change in a grant procedure, the Jay County Commissioners signed an emergency claim to pay for the total cost of a solar heating system at the Jay County Highway garage, with the expectation the county will be reimbursed.
JEMS fees going up
Jay County Commissioners approved increases in eight fees as well as creating two new ones to help increase revenue for Jay Emergency Medical Service.
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