Monday, January 18, 2021

Local government

Council gives OK to raises

Former county engineer Dan Watson resigned at the end of 2020. Jay County highway superintendent Donnie Corn has taken over Watson’s former responsibilities, and road foreman David Shepherd is helping pick up the slack.
Committee tables vote on funding

Another entity has balked on appropriating money toward a proposed million-dollar animal control facility.
Holdman, Prescott combine for 14 measures

Legislation covers guns, COVID-19 response, other issues.
Funds rescinded

Two weeks ago, commissioners approved funding for a new animal control facility. On Monday, the new group reversed that decision.
Dunkirk plans to make updates

DUNKIRK — The city’s ordinances will continue to be updated in the new year, including several that have been defunct for years.
City to seek credit

This may be the year Portland is done mitigating the wetland at the former site of XPLEX Extreme Competition Park.
Vaccine coming

Health department expects to get doses this week; they will likely be targeted for first responders.
Court to be removed

Park board votes to eliminate tennis area that is ‘in shambles.’
Village council reviews road projects

FORT RECOVERY — Broadway Street work is nearing completion.
City puts $ toward fire, police

CARES funds being spent on emergency equipment.
The CR recommends

What’s next?
Stepping away

Theurer retires after decades in government.
Budget, COVID to lead 2020 session

The Indiana General Assembly, which reconvenes Monday to begin this year’s legislative session, has a lot on the agenda in 2021.
Redkey OKs Tressler contract

Council will meet again Friday to make appointments for 2021.
Leonhard leaving

Long-time commissioner and council member has completed his final term in public office.

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