Thursday, August 11, 2022

Local government

Committee adjusts its recommendations

Proposed raises for sheriff’s office range from 12% to 27%
City looks headed for 3.5% increases

Gillespie apologizes for mistake in Aug. 1 vote
City raises of 3.5% likely

It looks as if Portland city employees will be getting a 3.5% raise plus the addition of longevity pay in 2023.
New EMA leader hired

Rhodehamel will move into full-time director role
Dunkirk council settles on 7%

Vote on increases slated for Aug. 22 meeting
Departments to get new vehicles

Portland’s police and street departments will be getting new vehicles.
Board OKs new cabinets

In addition to the repairs to the pool at Portland Water Park this summer, the concession facility will be getting a facelift.
Committee will recommend raises

A few more county employees and department heads may see raises next year.
JCDC to seek help

Organization hopes to hire temporary part-time employee
Portland sewage rates set to increase

Sewage bills for Portland residents will be going up by an average of 33.6%.
Village will use AG for collections

FORT RECOVERY — The attorney general’s office will take over collection of outstanding village taxes in the near future. Non-filers in the village will also be assessed at the median average.
Dumping addressed

Ordinance sets rules, penalties for recycling trailers
Group seeking to revive Glass Days

Board targets fall 2023 for return of festival
Sonrise seeking $$ for another hangar

Sonrise Aviation already received approval to move forward with the construction of an addition to its hangars. The company would like to do even more.
Sidewalk contract OK’d

Milestone will handle work on path from park to school

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

Looking for something older? Try our archive search

The Commercial Review, Jay County's Daily Newspaper
P.O. Box 1049 Portland, IN 47371