LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Abatement changes likely

The Jay County Council approved a tax abatement for a rural Portland business Wednesday night, but also decided it needs to review and revamp its requirements for granting future abatements.

Sheriff's storage building planned?

The Jay County Building Corporation will sit down with the Jay County Commissioners next month to discuss plans for a storage building on a lot near the jail.

Flash flood totals deputy's car

The county will need to replace a sheriff’s cruiser after it was totaled in a flash flood Saturday night.

Street talk in Redkey

REDKEY — The need to repair roadways after a hard winter and wet spring with limited funds got the attention of town council members here Thursday night.

Resurfacing needs to be resurfaced

It just didn’t stick.

County OKs drain plans

Jay County Commissioners approved drainage plans for an expansion for a north Portland business.

Downtown facade projects OK'd

Four downtown properties were selected Monday to receive funding for exterior improvements by the Portland Downtown Façade Committee.

County writes off $20k

Jay County Commissioners wrote off more than $20,000 owed to Jay Emergency Medical Service but explored some options to help improve collection rates.

Tests set for Dunkirk water

DUNKIRK — The city’s newly renovated water plant is scheduled for testing in the next few days.

Jobless rate up in April

After several months of holding the lowest unemployment rate in the region, Jay County’s rate has now jumped back within the top 25 highest in the state even though the county added jobs in April.

Discount for JEMS ahead?

A quick-pay discount plan for Jay Emergency Medical Service could be in the works.

Progress for sewer district

The Jay County Regional Sewer District could be less than a month away from closing on its financial package nearly nine months after awarding contracts for three sewer installations.

Grant for Salamonie possible

Blackford County has thrown its hat into the process to attempt to secure a grant that would fund testing on the Salamonie River.

Plans for dog park approved

Dogs will get to enjoy Hudson Family Park a little more in the near future.

Jail funding questioned

As budget season approaches, the Jay County Council and county sheriff butted heads Wednesday night on how to fund jail expenses in 2012.
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