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Winning wave

Cierra Gaerke waves to paradegoers along Butler Street on Sunday afternoon while riding on one of the Win on the Wabash super raffle vehicles during the Fireman’s Parade as part of the Fort Recovery Harvest Jubilee.

Sweet berries

Penny Howell, 6, dips a strawberry in a chocolate fountain Thursday at Jay County Public Library during its Strawberry Fest. Families visiting the library had an opportunity to meet Indiana author Shannon Anderson, who wrote “I LOVE Strawberries!”, eat strawberry snacks and participate in strawberry themed games, crafts and activities. …

Charlie's crown

Charlie Brotherton, 4, is crowned as Little Miss of the Jubilee. (The Commercial Review/Bailey Cline)

Diaper derby

Fort Recovery Harvest Jubilee kicked off Thursday. Pictured above, 11-month-old Tucker Trumbull is enticed forward by an iPhone, a cup of lemonade and some toys during the Diaper Derby. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko)

Flag celebration

Members of the Portland American Legion Honor Guard stand at attention Friday evening during the Portland Elks Flag Day ceremony at Good-Rich Brewery in Portland. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)

Zombie effects

Ten-year-old Kinley Tarter uses her finger to add some detail to her arm during the Zombie FX Makeup Arts in the Park class Thursday morning at the Jay County Campus of Arts Place in Portland. Participants worked with Arts in the Parks instructor Kat Luong to learn how to create …

Teen tie dye

Jaidan Agler, 13, and Mary Garringer, 13, dye canvas tote bags Tuesday during Jay County Public Library’s Teen Tie-Dye Hour event. The library has various activities planned this summer, including an interactive “Toy Story” movie experience at 2 p.m. Friday.

Celebratory state

Members of the Fort Recovery High School baseball team rush the field after Sage Wendel made the final out on Saturday against Hillsdale to clinch a spot in the OHSAA Division IV state championship game. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko)

Pow wow performer

Brooklyn Cotterman, 13, twirls around Sunday during the Gathering of Great Lakes Nations Pow Wow at the Tri-State Grounds in Portland. (The Commercial Review/Bailey Cline)

New training course

Portland Rotary Club Youth Services teamed up with Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corp at Jay County High School this year to raise funds for constructing a JROTC obstacle training course at the high school. Plans are to practice and host other schools for competitions. The group raised $11,925 for the …
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