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Airport security discussed
Pilots who make after-hours stops at Portland’s airport now have more independence.Those pilots may now pump their own gas and enter the terminal building at Portland Municipal Airport.
Jefferson voting back at cabin?
A decision on the Jefferson Township polling site for the fall election is still in limbo as Jay County Commissioners are in Freeman Scouting Facility.
Council OK's budget, ordinance fix
The Jay County Council approved a final budget and made a fix to an ordinance in a short special meeting Monday afternoon.
MyFarms gets $75,000
A stalled project is gaining some momentum.
Southside sewer project near
Work to prevent surface water from pooling in a southeast Portland neighborhood is expected to begin this month.
Much progress seen on park work
Work on Hudson Family Park is progressing.
Troubled properties rescued by owners
Two Portland properties once eyed for demolition have been saved.
Sewer projects drawing closer
A winter start date for three major sewer projects should be possible for the Jay County Regional Sewer District.
MyFarms gets funds from EDIT
After some initial hesitance, the Jay County Council granted the MyFarms startup $75,000 in Economic Development Income Tax money over three years.
Berry rallies GOP faithful
Republican incumbent State Auditor Tim Berry encouraged attendees at the Jay County Republican Fall Banquet to go into battle for the party in the final two weeks before the election.
Owner gets after-the-fact COA
Despite being upset that she did not have the information she needed before making changes to building in downtown Portland, a business owner has gotten her wish.
Board says no to project delay
Despite the contractor’s wishes, the taxiway rehabilitation project will begin as scheduled.
No hike in local tax rate
The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance misread Jay County’s local option income tax ordinance and incorrectly informed employers and bookkeepers that the tax was going up, auditor Nancy Culy said this morning.
Raises OK in Redkey
REDKEY — Employees here received some good news Thursday night.
City seeking grant $
Although it is a long-shot, Portland officials have thrown the city’s hat in the ring for a chance of up to $5 million in grant funds.
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