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Saxophone songs

Zach Schoenlein and Cadence Eber play the tenor saxophone and baritone saxophone, respectively, during Sunday’s Fort Recovery Local Schools Christmas band concert. The high school band played selections including “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and “Scenes from The Nutcracker.”

Concert Emma

Emma LeMaster plays the flute Sunday afternoon during the Jay County High School music department Christmas concert. The band played selections including “Santa Baby” and “Go Tell it on the Mountain.” (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)

Foggy morning

Fog hangs over Hudson Family Park in Portland on Tuesday morning. The thick fog stuck around long enough that Jay School Corporation classes were canceled for the day and Fort Recovery Local Schools were in session on a three-hour delay. (Jay Schools will have a make-up day on Monday, Jan. …

Holiday tunes

Jay County High School and Fort Recovery Local Schools held Christmas concerts Sunday. Pictured above, from left, Grace Yowell, Kady Allred, Zoe Romine, Inara Sanderson and Logan Doll sing during the choir portion of the JCHS concert. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)

Christmas crafts

Madison Castillo and her daughter, 6-year-old Kaelyana Castillo, put together a crafted reindeer made of a towel Thursday at Jay County Public Library. Mrs. Claus visited the library Thursday to read stories to children. The library also offered a variety of holiday snacks and crafts. (The Commercial Review/Bailey Cline)

Christmas pals

Bloomfield Elementary School first graders Sydney Muhlenkamp and Lilly Lewellen hold hands after singing Tuesday morning during rehearsal for the school’s annual Christmas program at East Jay Elementary School. The program for parents and families was held Tuesday evening. (The Commercial Review/Bailey Cline)

Warming up

Lori McClain and Larry Spade from Mt. Tabor/Sugar Grove Church pass out hot dogs and soup to guests at Glass Capital Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram Monday during Dunkirk's annual Feel the Warmth of Christmas celebration.

Holiday cheer

Holiday activities are going on daily in Jay County as Santa Claus made a visit to Dunkirk during its Feel the Warmth of Christmas event Monday evening and Bloomfield Elementary School held its annual Christmas program Tuesday. Pictured above, Lilith Moore, 4, Albany, tells Santa what she wants for Christmas …

Firehouse BBQ celebrates ribbon-cutting

Jay County Chamber of Commerce recently held a pair of ribbon-cutting ceremonies. Pictured below, the chamber celebrated with Firehouse BBQ and Blues of Dunkirk. The new restaurant is located at 126 E. Commerce St. (Photo provided)

Edward Jones welcomes new employee

Jay County Chamber of Commerce recently held a pair of ribbon-cutting ceremonies. Pictured, the chamber welcomed the addition of Abigail Benter to the Edward Jones team in Portland. Her office is located at 1315 N. Meridian St. (Photo provided)
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