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Dancing king
Luke Vormohr celebrates after being crowned the champion of a dance off held at halftime of Friday night’s Class 3A Sectional 24 semifinal game between Jay County High School and host Hamilton Heights. Unfortunately for the Patriot faithful, the happiness ended there. After falling behind by 18 in the opening half, Class 3A No. 2 JCHS was unable to mount a serious comeback threat as its season came to an end with a 58-47 loss. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)
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Election filing ended Friday
Republican nominations for both mayors in the county will be contested. They are two of only five contested primary races.
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Triple knock out
Over the last month, the Patriots had beaten every team they played by at least 25 points. Their overall winning streak was 22 games, with the closest of those a nine-point win over No. 10 Bellmont.
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Fading away
An array of colors were left along the horizon Thursday evening as the sun faded away in this view from Indiana 26 looking west toward Indiana 1. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)
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Election filing ended Friday
Republican nominations for both mayors in the county will be contested. They are two of only five contested primary races.
Commissioners stick to same plan
The county will stay with the same insurance this year.
JC repeated as champion
Twenty-five years ago this week, the Patriots were celebrating their second sectional championship in a row.
Attorney to assist the city with sale
Outside help sought to ensure IDEM compliance
Friday, Feb. 3, 2023
One additional candidate filed Thursday to run in this year’s municipal elections.
Sports
Triple knock out
Over the last month, the Patriots had beaten every team they played by at least 25 points. Their overall winning streak was 22 games, with the closest of those a nine-point win over No. 10 Bellmont.
Big second period powers win for Indians
MINSTER, Ohio — A dominant second period was all the Indians needed.
Top-three team
Mara Bader positioned herself for another double trip to state.
JC fights off Raiders
Victory gives the Patriots chance at ACAC share
Wendel sets record
Another meet, another record for Sage Wendel.
Opinion
Thanks for making holiday special
To the editor: I am writing to thank Portland-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season.
Shop class taught key life lessons
It’s amazing what you can learn about life in seventh grade shop class, particularly if you have a great teacher. Mine was a guy named Don Oswalt.
Couple offers thanks for help
To the editor: I would like to thank the couple who paid off my husband’s medicine and other purchases Saturday, Jan. 10, at Walmart.
Take action to save city’s bridge
To the editor: As the Indiana State Historical Society appointed Jay County Historian, I am appealing to our Jay County residents and Jay County officials to stand up to help to save a big, blue piece of our Jay County history.
There’s a story behind the story
Sometimes there’s a story behind the story. That’s the case when it comes to Louis J. Bruner.
Family
Fort Recovery announces honor roll
Fort Recovery High School recently announced its second quarter honor roll.
Blowers couple celebrates 65
Max and Charlene Blowers are celebrating 65 years of marriage today.
February brings bittersweet moments
The last day of January is finally here.
Chenoweth, Dirksen to wed
Deidre Chenoweth and Benjamin Dirksen are planning a wedding.
Library showing the love
Jay County Public Library wants to show the love next month.
Obituaries
Ricardo Alvarado
Donald Elder
Dora Hitchens
Breanna Reef
Feb. 24, 2003-Jan. 30, 2023
Gail Brinkerhoff
Jun 9 ,1936-Jan. 31, 2023
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Caldwell performs
Taryn Caldwell of Dunkirk performs the national anthem at a Fort Wayne TinCaps game.
Caldwell performs
Taryn Caldwell of Dunkirk performs the national anthem at a Fort Wayne TinCaps game.
Caldwell performs
Taryn Caldwell of Dunkirk performs the national anthem at a Fort Wayne TinCaps game.
Whitacre Memorial Ride 06/19/2017
Whitacre Memorial Ride 06/19/2017
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