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Shoot for the moon

Jay County High School senior Trevin Dunnington pulls a 3-pointer from the corner on Saturday’s 56-43 win over Blackford. Dunnington had eight points in the game that the Patriots pushed their winning streak to four as they inch back towards .500.

All-Star celebration

Athletics director Steve Boozier high-fives Daisy Muhlenkamp, who won a game of knockout during halftime of Friday’s Jay County High School boys basketball game. For winning, Muhlenkamp will get the opportunity to play knockout at the NBA All-Star game on Feb. 18 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Cheering Emery

Kendall Farr, Kendall Schemenaur and Makenzie Farr cheer on their friend Emery Forthofer during a game of knockout during halftime of the Jay County High School boys basketball game on Friday. Forthofer was knocked out by Daisy Muhlenkamp, who won and will get to play knockout at the NBA All-Star …

Elementary anthem

The East Jay Elementary School choir, under the direction of Jan Rittenhouse (left) performed the national anthem Friday night prior to the Jay County High School boys basketball team’s win over the South Adams Starfires.

Sled spray

Snow sprays in the face of Phynox Storie while sledding with friends Friday afternoon at Hudson Family Park in Portland. A few inches of snow fell between late Thursday and Friday morning. Some additional light snow is expected today, with patchy blowing snow Monday night followed by rain for the …

Senior signings

Two Fort Recovery High School seniors signed their national letters of intent to further their volleyball careers on Jan. 12. Teigen Fortkamp will be joining the St. Francis Cougars to play with her older sister Paige, while Cali Wendel signed to play for the Edison State Chargers.

Angel Tree donation

East Jay Student Council recently donated funds for the Jayland Angel Tree Project. The students organized a dress-up week to raise donations. Pictured, from left, Denise Brewster receives a check from Kinley Tarter, Violet Trinidad and Lily Denton. (Photo provided)

All-Star Sims

Twenty of the 24 students of the 2024 graduating class selected by the Indianapolis NBA All-Star 2024 Host Committee as NBA All-Star Legacy Grant Rising Stars were recognized at the Indiana Pacers game on Wednesday, Jan. 3, against the Milwaukee Bucks. Gage Sims (middle back row in a gray sweatshirt), …

More snow coming

Snowy railroad tracks stretch toward Portland from west of the city in this view from county road 100 South. More snow is in the forecast beginning with a 20% chance this evening and continuing through Friday. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)

Snow passing

Jay County’s weather turned from rain to snow Friday, accumulating about an inch and a half of snow. Pictured, a no passing zone sign along Indiana 26 just outside of Portland is covered in snow Friday afternoon. (The Commercial Review/Bailey Cline)
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