LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Voting site an issue
Jay County Commissioners are still searching for an adequate location to host the Jefferson Township polling place and are now considering the offices of the Jay County Solid Waste District.
Sewer work near
The Jay County Regional Sewer District signed letters of intent to award bids for its three sewer projects with the expectation that construction should begin in about 90 days.
Redkey cleanup pending
REDKEY — There has been plenty of discussion but little progress in cleaning up lots here choked by weeds and litter.
BZA OK's livestock variances
Variances for agricultural expansions in Wabash and Noble townships were approved Thursday by the Jay County Board of Zoning Appeals.
Library grant awarded
DUNKIRK — A state planning grant for more than $38,000 will help local officials determine the best option for expanding the city’s library, Mayor Ron Hunt announced Friday afternoon.
Hosier asks for federal funding
A Portland official is hoping that spending some time with senators and congressman will mean cash for city projects.
No county ban on K2
Although several counties around the state are trying to kill the use of herbal mix products with effects similar to marijuana, Jay County will wait for a state ban unless the substance becomes a major problem here.
JCH to get fiber optic line
In order to keep up with the future data transfer needs, the Jay County Hospital Board of Trustees approved a contract Wednesday for high-speed fiber optic Internet, data, TV and phone service.
Clerk declines new state e-mail
The Jay County Clerk will look for a different solution instead of signing up for a new state e-mail service which could potentially cost the county $60 to $144 per year.
Mayor faces suit by Brelsford
A city employee has filed a lawsuit against Portland’s mayor for demoting him.
Jail work now in new phase
Renovation work on the existing building of the jail is moving along as construction crews are cutting out all seven of the old cellblocks.
County wants grant
Jay County Commissioners are willing to join a grant program to revitalize Dunkirk’s downtown in order to get a county-owned building repaired.
Vote issue settled
Jefferson Township voters will vote at the Freeman Scouting Facility in November, but the county will have to find a new home for the precinct in 2012.
Grant effort backed
DUNKIRK — Efforts to rejuvenate the historic downtown received unanimous backing from city council members Monday night.
District planning for new position
Although current director Kay Hayes hasn’t set a definite date for her departure, members of a local board are moving forward with plans to fill a portion of her role with a part-time contract worker.
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