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Bank donates
First Bank of Berne recently donated $1,500 to Glass Days. Pictured, front row from left, are Glass Days board members Rose Morgan, Kyle Holt, Dru Hall and Pam Robbins. Back Row are Afton Ridgway, Tom Brosher and Jenn Collins. (Photo provided)
Grand opening
Jay County Junior-Senior High School held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the official opening of the new Patriot Sportsplex on Wednesday morning. Boys and girls soccer previously made their season debuts on the turf Aug. 20 and 22 and the football team will open Friday against New Castle.
Paint prep
Dave Stoner, a part-time employee with Portland Parks Department, prepares a swing set at Haynes Park for a fresh coat of paint Wednesday.
Prop prep
Andrew King of Goodfolk & O’Tymes Biplane Rides spins a propeller Saturday morning while checking an aircraft before flying at the Portland Municipal Airport pancake breakfast and fly-in. Goodfolk offered rides in pre-World War II era planes on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)
Spinnin’ and grinnin’
Visitors to the Tri-State Antique Engine and Tractor Show chat Saturday afternoon while an engine spins in front of them. The show concluded Saturday, and the 60th iteration of the annual event will be held next year.
Secretary speaks
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales speaks Saturday during a Republican event at Prescott Farms in rural Randolph County. Among several topics, Morales spoke about the importance of voting and invited Indiana residents to visit indianavoters.com. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)
New members
The Portland Evening Optimist Club recently added 4 new members. From left: Karen Bricker, sponsor Linda Aker, Debbie Waechter, sponsor Debra Imel, Donny and Anita Shauver with sponsor Mike Leonhard. (Photo provided)
Breakfast batter
Danny Ingram pours pancake batter onto a griddle during the Portland Municipal Airport pancake breakfast and fly-in Saturday morning. The event was a partnership between the airport and the American Legion Riders.
Engine finale
Stella Tumbleson, 14, of Wells County pours oil into a Muncie Oil Engine Company engine while working with her family on the machine Saturday during the Tri-State Antique Engine and Tractor Show at Jay County Fairgrounds.
Taking flight
Visitors to Portland Municipal Airport pancake breakfast and fly-in get ready to take a flight Saturday morning.
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