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Miss Jay County Fair Queen Rachel Heitkamp was named a top 16 semifinalist and then top 10 finalist this weekend at the Indiana State Fair Queen competition at Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
New members
Portland Lions Club recently welcomed two new members. Pictured above are Michael Biggs and Brad Stultz, who joined the group Dec. 21. (Photo provided)
Consoling Katie
Jay County High School assistant wrestling coach Troy Jacks chats with Katie Rowles after the seventh-ranked Patriot suffered a tough 4-3 loss to No. 6 Angelica Clay of Lakeland during the ticket round of the semi-state tournament Friday at Rochester. A win in the match would have sent Rowles to …
Changing commons
The commons at Jay County Junior-Senior High School is in the process of renovations. Pictured, workers from furniture manufacturing firm Palmer Hamilton install new wall coverings (above) and trim (at right). The upgrades to the commons, which are scheduled to be complete when students return next week, features a new …
Opening again
An employee from Indiana Sign & Barricade removes one of the barricades late Wednesday morning from the west side of the Indiana 26 (Water Street) bridge over the Salamonie River on the eastern edge of Portland. The bridge was expected to open Wednesday afternoon. It has been closed for construction …
2023
It’s a tradition for The Commercial Review to share a recap of its top 10 local stories in the final newspaper published each year. On occasion, we’ve also reviewed our top 10 photos. This features is designed not to highlight the most important, impactful or influential events of 2023, but …
Eagle Scout
Ty Paxson became the newest Eagle Scout for Troop 202 of Portland on Dec. 18. A senior at Jay County High School, Paxson’s Eagle project was completed at the Jay County Fairgrounds. He added gravel barriers at the base of water faucets located at the camping sites. His project helps …
Five generations
Pictured are five generations of the Ronald-Current family. Seated from left are mother McKayla Current and great-great-grandmother Martha Sue Ronald holding Benjamin Shane Current. In the back row are great-grandfather Carl Ronald and grandfather Patrick Ronald holding Anna Jane Current. (Photo provided)
Wendel feeds
Cali Wendel of Fort Recovery High School feeds the post in the Indians’ 34-31 loss against St. Marys Memorial on Tuesday. FRHS outscored the Roughriders 24-10 in the paint. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko)
Squeezing by
Fort Recovery High School freshman Makenna Huelskamp drives past Sophia Menker of St. Marys Memorial on Tuesday. Huelskamp had three points, two rebounds and one assist in the 34-31 loss. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko)
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