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GPC recommends

What the Graphic Printing Co. employees suggest trying out in 2026

At the end of each year, “top 10” and “best of” lists are everywhere. They list the best songs, books, podcasts, movies, TV shows, video games, restaurants and tech. We do something a little different. Since 2019, we've asked our writers to share some of their favorite things. They are free to suggest anything they want. There are no limits. The idea here is to provide readers with a variety of favorites across a range of topics. The hope is that we might point out some things that may not have otherwise crossed readers’ paths. It’s an opportunity to expand horizons. If one of the books, TV shows, podcasts, video games, musical artists or sandwiches below becomes a favorite of yours, great. If not, that's OK too. Either way, we all benefit from trying new things.

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Bright beginning

Laux, Brown lead JC in 1st game under Fields

The Jay County High School football team exploded for 33 points in the second quarter to take down the Blackford Bruins 56-6 in the season opener on Friday.

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Taking form

Progress has been quick on construction of "cleathouse"

Warmer weather during the winter months allowed for almost continuous work on the Jay County High School Athletic Department’s cleathouse project. The consistent work has gotten the shell of the building built and allowed for work to begin on the field.

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Stress test

Tribe runners don't break, make it to state for fourth straight year

After 75 stressful minutes of waiting for the results to roll in, the Fort Recovery High School girls cross country team celebrated clinching its fourth consecutive state birth that it earned with a sixth-place finish at the OHSAA Division III Region 10 cross country meet at Hedges Boyer Park hosted by Columbian on Saturday.

Museum offers new look into battle

“St. Clair’s Defeat Revisited: A New View of the Conflict,” will be on display starting next weekend, Saturday, Nov. 4, and Sunday, Nov. 5.

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Dirksen is state honorable mention

18 players earn postseason honors

On Friday, Abraham Dirksen was named honorable mention all-state by the Indiana High School Tennis Coaches Association.

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Johnson celebrated

Longtime Browns Backer recognized for support given to club

Earlier this month, Dave Johnson received a plaque from the Union City, Ohio, chapter of Browns Backers celebrating his support for the team and the club over the years.

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Turnover trouble

JCHS football team falls to Lapel 28-7

Five fumbles led to four turnovers for the Jay County High School football team, as the Patriots’ offense couldn’t get going against the Lapel Bulldogs in a 28-7 loss Friday night.

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