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State of shock

Lina Lingo of Jay County High School clasps her hands over her face after winning the 135-pound opening match over No. 9 Klaire Redwine on Friday during the Indiana High School Girls Wrestling state finals at Kokomo to clinch her first state medal.

Volunteer of the Year

Mississinewa Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, recently awarded the Community Volunteer of the Year award.

To the rim

Fort Recovery’s Cameron Muhlenkamp powers up for a layup in the Indians’ 51-36 blowout of Ansonia on Tuesday. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko)

Lethal Leuthold

Saige Leuthold of Fort Recovery High School puts up a mid-range jumper during a 51-32 win over Ansonia on Tuesday. Leuthold had 10 points, including shooting 4-for-4 from the free throw line. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko)

Canvas creations

About a dozen participants attended an Arts Place Cookies and Canvas event on Thursday to paint a snowy forest scene featuring a fox.

Election forum

Jay County Purdue Extension Office and Jay County Clerk’s Office hosted a workshop Tuesday for those interested in running for elected office.

Top 10

Miss Jay County Fair Queen Rachel Heitkamp was named a top 16 semifinalist and then top 10 finalist this weekend at the Indiana State Fair Queen competition at Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.

New members

Portland Lions Club recently welcomed two new members. Pictured above are Michael Biggs and Brad Stultz, who joined the group Dec. 21. (Photo provided)

Consoling Katie

Jay County High School assistant wrestling coach Troy Jacks chats with Katie Rowles after the seventh-ranked Patriot suffered a tough 4-3 loss to No. 6 Angelica Clay of Lakeland during the ticket round of the semi-state tournament Friday at Rochester. A win in the match would have sent Rowles to …

Changing commons

The commons at Jay County Junior-Senior High School is in the process of renovations. Pictured, workers from furniture manufacturing firm Palmer Hamilton install new wall coverings (above) and trim (at right). The upgrades to the commons, which are scheduled to be complete when students return next week, features a new …
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