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To the beat

Bloomfield Elementary third graders Jaxson Mumby, Kazlynn Morehous and Isaac Rosenbeck beat on drums during their practice Christmas program session Tuesday morning at East Jay Elementary School.

Getting past

Rex Leverette of Fort Recovery High School drives the baseline past Jay County’s Westly Bihn on Saturday. Leverette snagged 11 rebounds as they held on to beat Jay County 38-31. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko)

Heitkamp signs

Fort Recovery High School's Trevor Heitkamp signed his letter of intent on Nov. 21 to run at Roberts Wesleyan University in New York. Pictured seated from left are Aubrie Heitkamp, father Bob, Trevor and mother Laura. Standing are assistant coach Matt Roessner, Tim Heitkamp, coach Christy Diller, Kathy Heitkamp, Gavin …

Star student

Third grader Hunter Hamilton holds up a star put together by Bloomfield Elementary students during the school’s practice session for its Christmas program Tuesday morning at East Jay Elementary. (The Commercial Review/Bailey Cline)

Breaking through

The JAShroyer Group crew working on the demolition of The Bailey Building on Main Street in Portland. The 205 W. Main St. portion of the building has been substantially removed. The city is demolishing the building that stretches from 201 through 205 W. Main St. and also reached an agreement …

Sorority celebrates

Woman's life chapter Alpha Delta Gamma Nu of Portland recently celebrated its 75th anniversary of serving Jay County.

Warm tones

Jay County High School choir members sing while staying bundled up Monday during Dunkirk’s Feel the Warmth of Christmas celebration. The low on Monday reached a chilly 21 degrees at night, with temperatures stuck at 32 degrees or colder throughout the day.

Festive face

Kenci Grayson, right, paints 9-year-old Kalvin Hardwick’s face Monday at Living in Joy during Dunkirk’s Feel the Warmth event.

Coming down

Demolition of a couple of local buildings began this week. Pictured above, JAShroyer Group of Muncie started the demolition of The Bailey Building at 201 through 205 W. Main St. in Portland. The City of Portland contracted with the firm to bring down the dilapidated structure. Shroyer Solutions of Muncie …

Warm greeting

Santa greets one of his young visitors Monday evening at Glass Capital Chrysler in Dunkirk.
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