LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Council Oks 2017 budget

GENEVA — The town is all set for 2017.

Dunkirk budget is questioned

DUNKIRK — Council gave initial approval to the city’s 2017 budget despite the fact that it is not balanced.  

Dunkirk passes unbalanced budget

DUNKIRK — The 2017 budget was adopted Monday, even though it isn’t balanced.

City accused of conflict of interest

The Indianapolis office of a federal agency accused the City of Portland of nepotism and pulled funding for its housing authority director.

County declines lobbyist

Jay County has said no thanks to the opportunity to be part of a regional effort to hire a Washington lobbyist.

Race pits Franks against Leonhard

One candidate has nearly two decades of experience in county government. The other has never held elected office.

FR will vote on two levies

FORT RECOVERY — When they fill out their ballots in November’s general election, Fort Recovery voters will be asked to renew two village tax levies.

It's about experience

One candidate is seeking his first post in county government. The other wants to shift into a new role.

Commission OKs recommendations

Changes to zoning rules for confined feeding operations in Jay County are one step closer to being finalized.

New plan presented for Portland parks

The first draft of a new five-year plan was presented at Portland Park Board Tuesday evening.

FR temporarily bans medical marijuana

FORT RECOVERY — Medical marijuana is legal in Ohio, but you won’t be able to buy it in the village, at least for now.

Industrial park expansions proposed

Construction of the Bluff Point Wind Energy Center could mean bolstered industrial parks in Portland and Dunkirk.

Brewster, Compton vying for coroner

A pair of Portland residents with backgrounds in law enforcement are vying to become Jay County’s new coroner.

Local projects awarded grants

Federal funds were awarded today from the Indiana Department of Transportation for the improvement of several local roads, sidewalks and bridges.

Dunkirk judge charged with felony

Indiana Supreme Court has suspended Dunkirk City Court Judge Tommy D. "Chip" Phillips without pay after he was charged with battery against Dunkirk Police Chief Dane Mumbower.
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