LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Park bids open

The apparent low bid submitted for phase IV of Hudson Family Park came in about $300,000 less than projected.

JEMS fees to rise?

Jay County residents may face increased fees for emergency medical service as soon as July 1.

Cemetery situation discussed

The Jay County Cemetery Commission is progressing on its mission to re-establish the Portland Pioneer Cemetery near Jaqua Avenue and will seek bids to clean out the wooded area hiding the graveyard.

Tight $$, tax hikes may loom

An increase in the county's Local Option Income Tax and hikes in other services fees were highlighted as must-dos for the Jay County Council as it looks toward skinny budgets in the future.

EDIT action nears

Preparations are being made to rewrite the county's Economic Development Income Tax plan for the next seven years.

New vote needed on park bond

Members of a local board voted on a resolution to bond for a park project Monday night, but will have to vote again.

Redkey hikes township fees

The Redkey Town Board approved a 3 percent yearly increase in township fire protection rates to help keep up with rising costs.

New firm will get park work

With the apparent low bidder dropping out because of an omission, the next bidder in line will likely be awarded the contract for phase IV of Hudson Family Park.

Zoning changes OK'd

The Jay County Planning Commission approved a zoning change in Noble Township to separate a house from its commercially-zoned neighbors.

Grant will be sought

DUNKIRK - Needed improvements for the city wastewater treatment plant stirred up a major discussion at Monday night's city council meeting.

Second vote on park bond OK

The second time was the charm.

Temporary sign rules possible

Although the Portland Historic Preservation Commission seemed hesitant to get involved with regulating temporary signs, they'll gather information about how other communities approach the issue.

Survey: Program a 'WIN'

The director of the Wellness IN Schools program gave a report of the inaugural year to the Jay County Hospital Board of Trustees Wednesday, sharing that the program made some improvements in health attitudes of high school freshmen.

County taking tractor loan

Jay County Commissioners signed off on a $10,000 short-term loan to purchase a used tractor for brush cutting along county roads.

Cemetery use of brush axe OK'd by county

The Jay County Commissioners gave permission for the highway department to clear brush on an access road going back to a Jefferson Township cemetery, even though performing maintenance on the drive is technically illegal.
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