LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Indiana session nearing midpoint

INDIANAPOLIS — The end of the first half of the state legislative session is looming. And unlike the Super Bowl, the second half is expected to be just as consequential.

Dunkirk makes ordinance updates

DUNKIRK — The first round of ordinance updates is going into effect.

County revisits solar proposal

Dunkirk may be getting solar panels. Commissioners heard a proposal from Ryan Hurt of All Circuit Electrical of Bryant Monday about installing solar panels at the Dunkirk Fire Department and Jay County Emergency Medical Service Dunkirk base.

City OKs plant project

More than half a million dollars was appropriated Thursday toward mandated projects at Portland’s wastewater treatment plant.

Holdman introduces tax proposal

INDIANAPOLIS — Up to $2 million in new subsidies may be going toward Fort Wayne’s arena.

Park board OKs purchase of mowers

Portland Street and Parks Department is getting some new lawnmowers.

Bill focuses on farmers

Holdman’s measure would provide protection for those who store grain for later sale.

Meeting in person again

FORT RECOVERY –– Village council met for almost three months via Zoom. Now, it’s back to in-person meetings again.

Prescott bill is heading to House

INDIANAPOLIS — A bill being sent to the Indiana House of Representatives would shorten the statute of limitations for fines related to oversized loads.

Talks continue

The animal control task force shared its reasoning for proposing a new facility at a price tag north of $1 million. Commissioners hardly budged.

Dunkirk looks at animal control

DUNKIRK — Is the city capable of taking care of stray dogs and cats? At the moment, Mayor Jack Robbins says it is, but an impending “unfunded mandate” set to go in effect in July would require shelters like Dunkirk’s to spay and neuter all animals prior to adoption.

Commission reviews its options

Portland redevelopment has nearly?$1.4 million in TIF?funds.

Redkey shifting to use Anthem

Insurance change is expected to save $ for town and employees.

Airport fuel sales went up

Facility sold 59,060 gallons during 2020.

Council reviews new tax proposal

There’s a plan to increase Portland property taxes to pay for projects to combat downtown flooding.
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