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Angel Tree donation
East Jay Student Council recently donated funds for the Jayland Angel Tree Project. The students organized a dress-up week to raise donations. Pictured, from left, Denise Brewster receives a check from Kinley Tarter, Violet Trinidad and Lily Denton. (Photo provided)
All-Star Sims
Twenty of the 24 students of the 2024 graduating class selected by the Indianapolis NBA All-Star 2024 Host Committee as NBA All-Star Legacy Grant Rising Stars were recognized at the Indiana Pacers game on Wednesday, Jan. 3, against the Milwaukee Bucks. Gage Sims (middle back row in a gray sweatshirt), …
More snow coming
Snowy railroad tracks stretch toward Portland from west of the city in this view from county road 100 South. More snow is in the forecast beginning with a 20% chance this evening and continuing through Friday. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)
Snow passing
Jay County’s weather turned from rain to snow Friday, accumulating about an inch and a half of snow. Pictured, a no passing zone sign along Indiana 26 just outside of Portland is covered in snow Friday afternoon. (The Commercial Review/Bailey Cline)
State of shock
Lina Lingo of Jay County High School clasps her hands over her face after winning the 135-pound opening match over No. 9 Klaire Redwine on Friday during the Indiana High School Girls Wrestling state finals at Kokomo to clinch her first state medal.
Volunteer of the Year
Mississinewa Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, recently awarded the Community Volunteer of the Year award.
To the rim
Fort Recovery’s Cameron Muhlenkamp powers up for a layup in the Indians’ 51-36 blowout of Ansonia on Tuesday. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko)
Lethal Leuthold
Saige Leuthold of Fort Recovery High School puts up a mid-range jumper during a 51-32 win over Ansonia on Tuesday. Leuthold had 10 points, including shooting 4-for-4 from the free throw line. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko)
Canvas creations
About a dozen participants attended an Arts Place Cookies and Canvas event on Thursday to paint a snowy forest scene featuring a fox.
Election forum
Jay County Purdue Extension Office and Jay County Clerk’s Office hosted a workshop Tuesday for those interested in running for elected office.
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