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Busy breakfast
Bob Schmit Memorial Exhibition Hall at Jay County Fairgrounds was buzzing Tuesday morning with hundreds gathering for the Ag Day Breakfast. (A meal of eggs, sausage, toast and beverages was available for $1.) Tuesday marked the return of the event in its full form for the first time since 2019.
Bunny buddy
Resident Marilyn Pearson shakes hands with the Easter Bunny on Saturday afternoon. The visit was part of the annual community Easter egg hunt at Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre in Portland.
Cheerful chick
Elena Muhlenkamp, 5, holds a chick with mother Katie Muhlenkamp and sister Hallie Muhlenkamp, 1, during the family Easter celebration Thursday at Jay County Public Library. Families learned about chickens and egg production while also participating in Easter-themed crafts. (The Commercial Review/Bailey Cline)
Final reps
Carson Fullenkamp, a Fort Recovery High School sophomore, gets in a couple of discus throws at the end of practice Wednesday. The Indians open their season March 26, before the home opener on April 2. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko)
Fire assistance
Pennville firefighters spray water on a house while fighting a fire at 617 S. Main St., Dunkirk, on Tuesday afternoon.
Playground pals
Seven-year-old Bonnie Wooton and 2-year-old Joey Chapman prepare to go down the slide Tuesday at Hudson Family Park in Portland. Temperatures in Jay County jumped to the 60s Tuesday afternoon, drawing several residents outside to enjoy the warmer weather. (The Commercial Review/Bailey Cline)
Splashin’ contribution
Portland Fire Department presented a check for $13,400 from the first Splashin' with a passion in memory of long time community volunteer, Peggy Atkinson, to the United Way of Jay County. Pictured are Cindy Denney and Troy Atkinson of United Way and Portland firefighters Travis Theurer, Dustin Guggenbiller and Mike …
Cracking up
Speaker Ed Hosbach grins while cracking a joke at the Fort Recovery Chamber of Commerce awards banquet Sunday. Hosbach, a 2023 Hall of Fame inductee, introduced honorees throughout the event. (The Commercial Review/Bailey Cline)
Playing catch
Kaysen Farr plays catch at the Jay County Baseball Club’s new facility The Clubhouse on Friday. Phase one is nearing an end and the facility is preparing to open within the next couple of months. For more on the facility, see Thursday’s edition of The Commercial Review.
Wool work
Nola Katinsky of Fort Wayne chats while working on spinning wool Friday during the Jay County Fiber Arts Festival hosted by Jay County Visitor and Tourism Bureau at Jay Community Center. Katinsky was at the event with Teasel Hill Angoras Farm.
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