LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Future is bright despite hurdles
Much has been accomplished and future is bright, but there are challenges that need to be met.
Council approves first reading of sewer hikes
Portland City Council approved the first reading of a sewer rate increase ordinance that will fund an overhaul of the city’s wastewater treatment plant, after delaying a vote on the proposal for three consecutive meetings.
Hospital finances improve in May
Jay County Hospital posted a loss in May. But it was not nearly as large as in previous months.
Plan moves forward
Portland officials are preparing to move forward with aspects of the Ball State University revitalization plan that was developed last year.
Army Corps involvment discussed
County commissioners remain skeptical about getting involved with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers when it comes to addressing Portland’s problems with flooding along the Salamonie River.
District considers spending for 2018
Jay County Solid Waste Management District’s budget is projected to increase by 7.6 percent in 2018, with the bulk of that bump planned to go for the purchase of a new truck.
Village council looks at budget
FORT RECOVERY — Fort Recovery Village Council reviewed its budget for 2018 Monday, the first of three readings before it is submitted to the county.
Dunkirk applying for grant money
DUNKIRK — The city will seek grant funding to help with local paving projects.
County to seek grant $
Two projects targeting Community Crossings dollars from the Indiana Department of Transportation won backing Monday from Jay County Commissioners.
Steering continues
This is not just a decision for today, tomorrow or even a year from now. It’s something that will effect Jay County for generations.
Redkey to get Dollar General
REDKEY — Work to break ground on a new Dollar General store will start in August.
Democrats fined $100
The Jay County Democratic Party will be fined $100 for its delinquency in filing required campaign finance forms at the county clerk’s office.
Council holds off on hikes
Sewer rates won’t change for the time being after no decision was made on proposed hikes.
JEMS budget is key
Bottom line, something is going to need to be done with the Jay Emergency Medical Service budget.
Dunkirk strikes deal
DUNKIRK —- A deal was struck Monday night to fund the development of two new restaurants in the city’s downtown
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