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Singing for Hope
Christian hip hop artist Redeemed performs Saturday during Hopefest at Jay County Junior-Senior High School.
Steinbrunner smash
JT Steinbrunner, 6, takes a whack at a vehicle during Holy Cross Family of Parishes’ tailgate Friday prior to the football game at Barrenbrugge Athletic Park in Fort Recovery. The tailgate featured music, games food trucks, a raffle and a car smash fundraiser. (The Commercial Review/Bailey Cline)
Work on Meridian Street
A crew from Brooks Construction of Fort Wayne works to dig out a portion of the street/sidewalk at the intersection of Meridian and Walnut streets in Portland in front of the Jay County Purdue Extension office. Mayor Jeff Westlake said at Monday’s city council meeting that the paving portion of …
Historical donation
The Portland Evening Optimist Club recently contributed $350.00 to the Jay County Historical Society. Pictured, from left, are Jane Spencer of Jay County Historical Society and Linda Aker, president of Portland Evening Optimist Club. (Photo provided)
Finding space
An attack from Fort Recovery High School’s Brynn Willmann splits Maria Hemmelgarn (12) and Mya Kunkler (11) of Jay County during Tuesday’s match. Willmann had six kills and three blocks in the three-set sweep. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko)
Soft touch
Fort Recovery High School’s Karlie Niekamp attacks the ball during the Indians’ 25-14, 28-26, 25-20 win over Jay County on Tuesday. Niekamp’s six kills was the fourth-most in the match. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko)
Double victory
The Jay County High School soccer teams swept their home doubleheader Saturday, with the girls beating Woodlan 4-1 and the boys winning 4-3. Pictured above, Patriot senior Jenna Dues high fives classmate Morgan DeHoff after a goal during the girls game.
Setting over Forge
Shades of red, yellow and orange fill the sky Wednesday evening in this view looking toward Portland Forge. Tonight’s forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with a chance of rain. (Special to The Commercial Review/Dylan Lewis)
Surprise celebration
Jay County High School’s Lani Muhlenkamp (8) gets swarmed by teammates Brenna Bailey (libero), Paisley Fugiett (7) and Kayla Jetmore (6) after her pass over the net during a scramble resulted in the final kill of the third set for a 25-17 win over Winchester. The Patriots walked away with …
Optimists donate
Portland Breakfast Optimist Club recently donated funding to various community activities. Pictured above, Jay County Purdue Extension office director Allison Keen accepts a check from president Rodney Miles for the 4-H Exhibit Hall fund. Portland Breakfast Optimist Club also recently made donations to the Jay County Fourth of July committee …
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