LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Funding questions

Jay County Commissioner Chad Aker wants to rescind the county’s financial support for the purchase of the Hood Building by the Portland Economic Development Corporation.

About 50 attended free fly-in event

Another fly-in is in the books. 

Tax abatements approved

Two poultry facilities will receive tax abatements on their expansions.

Council receives animal control update

The animal control task force is making progress and will soon be looking for support from local government units. 

City to update employee handbook

The City of Portland's employee handbook will be getting an update. 

Council splits vote on raises

A vote to approve Portland's new salary ordinance did not pass after council members disagreed on the raise for city employees. 

JCDC OKs funds for Hood Building

One-third of the funding necessary to purchase a building for a proposed housing project has been committed. 

Council asked about flooding

DUNKIRK — After a wet spring, flooding was the hot topic Monday. 

Funds OK'd for Hood project

Jay County Development Corporation may put some of its wind farm money toward a building project near downtown Portland.

Sewer work delayed

REDKEY — Much of the lining work has been completed. But the rain has brought the rest of the work to a halt. 

Courtesy vehicle replaced

Portland Municipal Airport is getting a new courtesy vehicle. 

Sewage rate hikes not needed

Sewage rate increases planned for this year and 2020 may be unnecessary. 

Group seeking more answers

Before it votes, Portland Redevelopment Commission wants some questions answered. 

Board clears way for a used car lot

A used car sales business in Portland is one step closer to opening. 

Bitter Ridge to move ahead

Bitter Ridge Wind Farm is a go. 
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