FEATURE PHOTOS
Cool treat
Scarlett Eastman, 4, Portland, picks out some candy from the Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition stop during Friday’s Jay County Chamber of Commerce Merchant Trick-or-Treat in Portland. Eastman was dressed as Elsa from the Disney movie “Frozen.” (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)
Shoulder ride
Two-year-old Alden Zaugg of Portland rides on dad Lane Zaugg’s shoulders Friday night while trick-or-treating at the corner of Meridian and Main streets in downtown Portland. Local businesses and organizations lined the streets and Brick Alley to take part in the Jay County Chamber of Commerce Merchant Trick or Treat. …
One away from state
Brynn Willmann (9) of the Fort Recovery High School volleyball team lets out a scream while her teammates rush to celebrate after blocking an attack by Arcanum during the OHSAA Division VI Regional 24 semifinal hosted by Northmont on Wednesday. Willmann led the Tribe with 13 kills and five blocks …
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Byrum books it
Brooklynn Byrum of Jay County High School sprints toward the finish line on the Huntington University cross country course during Saturday’s regional meet. The sophomore finished 87th in 21 minutes, 01.8 seconds. Ava May was the only teammate to finish above her. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)
Trustworthy kindergarteners
East Elementary School recognized kindergartners for demonstrating trustworthiness. Pictured above in the front row are Sylus Spahr and Gryffin Cook. In the back row are Evelyn Best, Haddie Detro, Ryker Lothridge and Alayna Rigby. Not pictured is Aiden Petro. (Photo provided)
Homan hits
Fort Recovery High School’s Bridget Homan swings at a ball while Houston’s Brylee Breeze (7) and Elizabeth Pollock (13) try to put a block on it. Homan led the Indians with 11 kills as they beat Houston 25-11, 25-12, 25-14 for the district title. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko)
Trustworthy first graders
East Elementary School recognized first graders for demonstrating trustworthiness. Pictured above in the front row from left are Hensley Samm, Jackson Nietfeld and Nathaly Gradiz-Sanchez. In the back row are Rebel Weatherhead, Jordan Lloyd, Logan Rohrer and Charlotte Huntsman. (Photo provided)
Costume parade
The Fort Recovery High School marching band, led by drum major Elisa Evers, performs in the village’s Halloween parade on Sunday. The parade ran from the high school to Van Trees Park, where there was a costume contest. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)
Students return
Students returned to the junior high and Instructional Media Center (library) wing of Jay County Junior-Senior High School on Monday for the first time since the September 2024 tornado.
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