LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Emergency leader

Redkey’s Blakely stepped into new role in January

District honors efforts

Farmers are typically honored for their various efforts at the Indiana State Fair each year. With the event canceled because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, that did not happen in 2020.

Former trustee pleads guilty

A former Bearcreek Township Trustee has pleaded guilty to wire fraud.

Dunkirk council moves rate forward

After a one-year delay, city officials are moving forward with a plan to implement a stormwater utility rate.

Farmers argue against ordinance

Jay County Farm Bureau representatives took another stab at altering the truck restriction ordinance parameters at Monday’s Jay County Commissioners meeting.

Quarry queries

The local stone quarry is hoping to expand its operation north of its current site. Some local residents would prefer that it not be allowed to do so.

Dirt source selected

Portland Municipal Airport has a better idea of where it’s going to get the dirt needed to extend its runway.

Council raises sidewalk concern

Who is responsible for clearing sidewalks in Portland residential areas?

Merchants group set to be honored

Fort Recovery Chamber of Commerce announced its annual award recipients Monday.

Two-year budget heads to full House

INDIANAPOLIS — An amended version of Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s proposed biennium budget is being sent to the full House of Representatives for a vote.

Solar proposed

Solar energy may be on the horizon in Jay County.

Indiana session nearing midpoint

INDIANAPOLIS — The end of the first half of the state legislative session is looming. And unlike the Super Bowl, the second half is expected to be just as consequential.

Dunkirk makes ordinance updates

DUNKIRK — The first round of ordinance updates is going into effect.

County revisits solar proposal

Dunkirk may be getting solar panels. Commissioners heard a proposal from Ryan Hurt of All Circuit Electrical of Bryant Monday about installing solar panels at the Dunkirk Fire Department and Jay County Emergency Medical Service Dunkirk base.

City OKs plant project

More than half a million dollars was appropriated Thursday toward mandated projects at Portland’s wastewater treatment plant.
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