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Gage Sims wipes tears from his eyes while getting hugs from family after he was surprised Thursday afternoon with the announcement that he is this year’s The Portland Foundation Community Scholar. The Jay County High School senior will receive tuition and room and board for the Indiana College of his choice, as well as a stipend for books. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)

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Gage Sims stood just inside the doorway of the TV studio at Jay County Junior-Senior High School, an unsure look on his face. Then he leaned back slightly, realization washing over him. Sims was surprised Thursday afternoon with the announcement that he is The Portland Foundation’s 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar.

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