LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Redkey receives funding
Redkey made the cut to receive state funding for road construction next year. Jay County’s other applicants did not.
Budget approved on first reading
After hours of meetings over the course of months to discuss target balances, job classifications and raises, the public hearing on the county budget was a breeze.
Council passes first reading of budget
Portland’s proposed budget for 2018 is a more than $150,000 lower than its budget for 2017.
County spraying to kill insects
Despite cooling weather, mosquitoes in Jay County still could carry West Nile virus until they’re killed off by the first hard freeze of the winter.
Council OKs maintenance funds
Jay County Jail’s expansion isn’t new anymore. With that age has come ever-increasing maintenance costs.
Dunkirk water hikes move forward
DUNKIRK — City officials took another step toward increasing water rates.
Crews are working on river
County crews are terracing the north bank of the Salamonie River between Meridian and Wayne streets in an effort to stabilize the bank and increase the capacity of the river channel.
Council OKs plan for raises
Employees will get raises, but cash balances may not reach the target council set two months ago.
Airport is in holding pattern
It’s a waiting game.
Council funds Corps study
Portland will fund a flooding study, whether the county chooses to get involved or not.
Water park attendance drops
Numbers dropped during Portland Water Park’s second season, but that seems to have been more because of the weather than to lack of novelty.
Sewer bills are up
Portland residents will need a little more money when they pay their sewer bills this week.
JEMS seeks to reach out
Local EMTs and paramedics are testing new techniques to engage with the community and help keep patients healthy.
Dunkirk considers water rate hike
DUNKIRK — Financial consultants recommend that the city increase water rates to pay for future capital improvements.
County will wait on city
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