LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Handbook review
Dunkirk City Council on Monday discussed a few issues with a proposed new handbook and set a goal of voting on approval at its next meeting.
Sheriff’s Office days will roll over
Jay County Commissioners OK’d a request Monday from Jay County Sheriff Ray Newton to allow rolling over employees’ vacation, flex and personal time into 2024 in an attempt to cut down on overtime pay. Employees must use their time by June 1.
Evaluating building
Portland Redevelopment Commission on Friday morning approved contracts with Silver Creek Engineering and SEBREE Architects to evaluate the former Hunt’s Building.
Program targeted to start next month
Nate Kimball, Jay County community coordinator, shared an update with Jay County Council about the program during its meeting Wednesday.
Council hears from coordinator
Jay County is receiving $1 million from Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs from its Community Development Block Grant program. Offered as an incentive for communities allocating their American Rescue Plan Act dollars through OCRA’s Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program (HELP), the funding will be available for low to moderate …
Westlake, Robbins win, council race ends in tie
Tuesday's municipal election in Jay County resulted in Republican Jeff Westlake as the new mayor-elect of Portland, Jack Robbins re-elected to lead Dunkirk and incumbent Democrat Dave Golden and Republican Larry Nuckols deadlocked for the second of two open at-large spots on Portland City Council.
Abatements approved
A local firm will get some tax breaks as it plans to invest millions in its facility.
FR to get second traffic light
FORT RECOVERY — It won’t be a one-stoplight village anymore. Bids for installing a new traffic signal at the intersection of Elm and Butler streets will be opened Thursday.
Tuesday ballot features mayor races
Portland council seats, Redkey clerk-treasurer also contested
Wastewater project moves forward
Portland Board of Works approved a letter of agreement with Jones and Henry Engineers of Fort Wayne for $1.05 million in construction services and a resident project representative for a new pump station and equalization (EQ) basin at the facility.
County will offer Health Savings Account
County employees will have the option to open a Health Savings Account next year.
Two in race for mayor of Dunkirk
Dunkirk has not re-elected a mayor in more than three decades.
Two are vying to replace Boggs
The race for mayor of Portland highlights the city’s ballot as Democrat Randy Geesaman wants to reclaim the role while Jeff Westlake is seeking success in his first run for office.
City, Pickle reach a deal
Estimated start date for Bailey demolition is Nov. 13
Exception OK’d for wedding venue
Plans are in the works for a new wedding venue in rural Bryant.
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