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Sunday, April 5, 2020

County extends provisions

Jay County is complying with Gov. Eric Holcomb’s stay-at-home order, and county commissioners want it to stay that way.
Local entities take different approaches

COVID-19 has forced local leaders and elected officials to get creative.
Shutting down

The vote was unanimous, even though only one Jay County Commissioner was in the room.
COVID focused

Coronavirus pandemic dominates the discussion amongst local officials at commissioners’ meeting.
Aviation board moving forward

It’s been a busy few weeks for Portland Board of Aviation.
Limiting contact

Many offices at Jay County Courthouse will be closed to the public as of the end of business today.
Council commits to airport project

Portland Municipal Airport’s planned runway extension got a boost Monday when Portland City Council voted to pick up part of the tab for the project.
Building new

The fairgrounds will have a new restroom facility.
Board votes to shift polling places

Jay County Election Board this week voted unanimously to shift the Wabash and Madison precinct polling sites.
Dunkirk proud

In his first State of the City Address, Dunkirk Mayor Jack Robbins touted existing and new local businesses and looked ahead to planned infrastructure updates.
County won’t help pay for runway

Runway expansion at Portland Municipal Airport won’t get financial support from county government.
Dunkirk considering utility fee

Dunkirk officials are considering adding a new utility fee to help pay for flood mitigation and other needed upgrades in the city.
Legislative intern

Nearly four years ago, Portland native Alex Clark was majoring in nursing at the University of Indianapolis.
Pandemic plans

Plans are in place.
One OK'd, two tabled

Downtown Portland will look a bit different after this summer.

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