LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Drainage plans OK'd
The Jay County Drainage Board approved drainage plans for a new building at Bell Aquaculture in Redkey.
Budget to dominate session
During the long session of the Indiana General Assembly, the big issue is typically the state budget.
Hosier out of Brelsford suit
Portland Mayor Bruce Hosier has been removed as a defendant in a suit filed against himself and the city by a wastewater department employee.
Shift is coming at jail
The second phase of the Jay County Jail project is nearly complete as sheriff’s department officers should begin moving into their new offices next week.
Pensinger resigns judge post
Mickey Pensinger, who has served as judge of Portland City Court for a decade, has resigned to seek another city office in 2011.
Tap fees in question for project
Negotiations on a sewage treatment agreement between the city of Portland and the Jay County Re-gional Sew-er District will remain in flux until both sides can resolve a fee issue.
JCH employees to get raise
Employees at Jay County Hospital got an early Christmas present from the Board of Trustees — a 2 percent wage and salary increase and a bonus based on the hospital’s financial performance.
County OK's buy of local copier
Jay County Commissioners decided to shop local when considering options to buy a new copier for the Jay County Sheriff’s Office.
Rates OK'd; projects on hold
The rate ordinance for the Jay County Regional Sewer District passed with no issue Monday night, but other issues are stalling the board’s ability to close on its grant/loan package and start construction on three projects.
Bike firm gets loan for parts
Portland is lending a hand to a high-performance bicycle company.
Board picks middle quote
Transporting mowers to city parks will easier for city workers next summer.
County ups Internet deal
Although fiber-optic data lines may be coming to Jay County in the near future, the Jay County Commissioners decided to lock in to a 3-year deal on Internet service for the courthouse.
Fort OKs annexation for J&M expansion
FORT RECOVERY — The village council gave its approval Monday to annexing more than 24 acres to facilitate utility services to J&M Manufacturing.
James tapped to fill Redkey post
REDKEY — Debbie James will succeed Sandy Kirby as clerk-treasurer here, effective at the beginning of January.
Water work delay
DUNKIRK — Reports on the status of utility improvement projects were major topics at Monday night’s city council meeting.
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