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Driver honored

First Fleet of Bluffton recently recognized Portland’s Randy Hardymon for 4 million accident-free miles. He has been a driver for First Fleet for 32 years. (Photo provided)

Air show

A member of the Indiana Pacers Power Pack soars toward the hoop for a dunk during the group's performance between the Jay County High School junior varsity and varsity games Saturday against Richmond. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)

FFA Degrees

Seven Fort Recovery FFA members received their American FFA Degrees — it’s the highest degree a member can achieve — at the National FFA Convention this month. Pictured above, the recipients are, front row, Macy Brunswick, Olivia Hawk and Makayla Kaffenberger, and in the back row are Ben Wellman, Marcus …

HoliJays continue

Cruis’n the HoliJay Lights at the Fairgrounds continues tonight and Saturday at Jay County Fairgrounds. The drive-thru holiday light display will be open every Friday and Saturday through Christmas as well as Thursday, Dec. 21. There is no admission fee, but free-will donations are accepted. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)

Winterfest Snow

Jay County Chamber of Commerce hosted its Little Miss Winterfest 2023 pageant Saturday at Fellowship Baptist Church. Pictured, Josey Snow, left, answers a question and prompts a laugh from host Gage Sims and Little Miss Winterfest 2022 Aria Barnett. (The Commercial Review/Bailey Cline)

Senior signing

Jay County High School’s Tony Wood inked his commitment to wrestle at West Liberty University in college on Monday. Pictured from left are sister Lindy Wood, dad and assistant coach Bruce Wood, Tony Wood, mom Sylvia Wood and coach Eric Myers. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko)

Bank donates

First Bank of Berne recently donated $1,500 to Secret Families Christmas Charity of Jay County. The funds will be used to support the organization’s annual effort to purchase, wrap and deliver gifts, household items and Christmas trees to those in need in the community. Pictured, from left are Conny Knight, …

Winterfest wave

Rosalie Chambers waves while riding on a float during Saturday evening’s Parade of Lights in downtown Portland as part of Jay County Chamber of Commerce’s Winterfest activities. Winterfest continues with holiday home tours from noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 3. Tickets are available at the chamber office, 118 S. Meridian …

Winterfest wonder

Winterfest activities Saturday included the Kids Breakfast and Karnival, Little Miss Winterfest Pageant and Parade of Lights. Pictured above, Murphy Ellis adjusts her antlers while riding on a float during the parade Saturday evening in downtown Portland. Below, Nash Loden, 4, Portland, plays the penguin race game during the Karnival …

Welcome Santa!

Santa arrived Saturday night in Portland at the conclusion of the Parade of Lights. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)
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