FEATURE PHOTOS
Tall girl, light tap
Mya Kunkler of the Jay County High School volleyball team reaches up to tap a ball over the block of Winchester’s Molly Barker (4) and Lilyana Mayberry (8). Kunkler finished the match with five kills as JCHS beat the Golden Falcons 25-21, 18-25, 25-12, 25-19. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko)
Golf cart raffle
Dru Hall, pictured above, won The Dunkirk Elks Lodge Glass Days golf cart raffle. Proceeds from the raffle will go to purchase a new electronic digital sign for The Dunkirk Elks Lodge. Greg and Karan Mitchey donated the golf cart for the raffle. (Photo provided)
Smokin’ start
The Jay County High School football team charges onto the field for the first time in the 2025 season Friday night for their game against the Blackford Bruins. The Patriots scored the game’s first 23 points and rolled to a 56-6 victory. They will have an extra day to prepare …
Bubbly tailgate
Jay County High School football fans had some fun Friday night with a pre-game tailgate party that included music from John Beatrice Band, food, games and other activities. Pictured, 1-year-old Frank Hess plays in the midst of a bunch of bubbles blown by his aunt Gabby Williams. The Patriots gave …
New officers
Pictured from left to right are new officers for Eta Chi Chapter of Sigma Phi Gamma International Sorority. In the front row from left are organizer Marsha Eglan, vice president Renee Blumenhorst, editor Kathleen Inman and installing officer Julie Adkins. In the back row are historian Stephanie Faulkner, president Kris …
Model maker
Gary Arnold of Marietta, Ohio, examines his Domestic farm engine model with Jim Rush of Union City on Thursday at Jay County Fairgrounds. Arnold — he’s been a regular attendee at the Tri-State Antique Engine and Tractor Show for about 55 years — builds scale models of different engines. Some …
Opening win
Sophomore midfielder Raylin Hummer blasts a long ball during the Jay County High School girls soccer team’s home clash with Richmond on Monday. Hummer failed to tap in a close-range opportunity in the final seconds of the first half, but broke through with a second half goal in the Patriots’ …
Coming up
Jay County High School’s No. 2 singles player Henry Dirksen runs up on a ball to hit a one-handed backhand during his match against Alexandria-Monroe’s Austin Webb on Tuesday. The freshman picked up his first win on Monday against Madison-Grant. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko)
On display
There are plenty of tractors and engines on display at the Tri-State Gas Engine and Tractor Association Show, which runs through Saturday at Jay County Fairgrounds and the adjacent Tri-State grounds. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for high school students. Children 12 and younger are admitted free.
First day back
Fort Recovery Middle School principal Holly Wermert gives a high-five to fourth grader Mia Schoenlein as she gets off the bus Tuesday morning. Fort Recovery Local Schools students returned to the classroom Tuesday. (The Commercial Review/Bailey Cline)
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