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Sunday, September 22, 2019

Council gives OK to budget

The budget is a go.
$$ committed

Jay County Commissioners agreed Monday to commit $1.25 million in wind farm economic development funds and $750,000 in economic development income tax revenues to match some $30 million from the state if the county’s regional proposal comes out on top in the Stellar Communities competition.
Dunkirk pursuing pocket parks

Dunkirk may be getting some miniature parks — just on different parcels than originally planned.
Park planning

REDKEY — Parks are being made a priority.
Resident questions roadside policies

Jay County Commissioners were asked Monday to imagine their worst nightmare.
Dunkirk’s new truck ready to roll

DUNKIRK — The city’s new fire truck is ready to run.
Variance granted for duck facility

A Bearcreek Township man will get to build a duck barn on his property. It just won't be where he initially planned.
Security upgrades

Increased security is coming.
County adding to GIS

More data will be added to the county's geographic information system (GIS).
Funds shifted to Depot Building

The Depot Building will be getting some additional financial help.
Boggs suffers stroke

Portland mayoral candidate John Boggs is recovering after suffering a mild stroke last week. He plans to continue his run.
Wind and solar rules advance

An updated wind farm ordinance and a new solar ordinance are moving forward.
Council looks at its options for retaining officers

DUNKIRK — With two police officers planning to leave their posts, city officials are considering their options for retaining remaining employees while sticking to their budget.
Bike share is approved

Portland is one step closer to having a bicycle sharing program.
Housing development proposed

A company seeking to build a housing development has set its sights on property on the west side of Portland.

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