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Entering Valhalla
The Fort Recovery High?School marching band debuted its show — Valhalla — during its ice cream social Friday night at Barrenbrugge Athletic Park. Pictured above, color guard member Olivia Hawk performs with the band behind her during Friday’s show. At left, trumpet player Jacob Hartke marches alongside several saxophones. The band’s show features a Norse mythology theme with music including the Viking boat song “My Mother Told Me,” “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes and several Richard Wagner operas. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)
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Curly hair, Hipple cares
Laura Hipple has always enjoyed doing hair. That’s why she’s pursuing a degree in cosmetology.
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Fire hit downtown Portland
Fifty years ago this week, a fire took one life and destroyed four downtown Portland businesses.
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Away at camp
Marching Patriots push through ‘Fire and Ice’ toward state fair goals
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Curly hair, Hipple cares

Laura Hipple has always enjoyed doing hair. That’s why she’s pursuing a degree in cosmetology.
Partnership to provide tech education

A state agency, a community college and a business are teaming up to offer tech training.
Fire hit downtown Portland

Fifty years ago this week, a fire took one life and destroyed four downtown Portland businesses.
Champs crowned at meat goat show

Aubree McClure topped the pygmy goat show again. Bretton Basford followed in his sister's footsteps.
Away at camp

Marching Patriots push through ‘Fire and Ice’ toward state fair goals

Sports

Saturday showdown

FORT WAYNE — The team's third world series berth comes down to this afternoon.
Smith shines in regional win

FORT WAYNE — Facing bases loaded in the fourth inning, Peyton Smith got out of the jam with a strikeout.
Karn tabbed to lead Elwood

As high school football teams across the state officially begin their seasons Monday, one former Patriot will begin a new chapter in his career.
Walk-off helps Rockets go 1-4 on weekend

FORT WAYNE and PORTLAND — Max Moser stopped the Rockets’ losing streak in game one Sunday.
Rockets get swept in FW

Portland scores run in first inning then held scoreless for 11 frames

Opinion

The Journey Home says thank you

To the editor: On behalf of The Journey Home in Winchester, Indiana, we would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to all who participated, supported and volunteered to make the 4th Annual Golf Outing benefiting The Journey Home a tremendous success on Sunday, July 25, 2021.
Smoking costs both $ and health

To the editor: I could just scream, but more on that later.
Clear-eyed chief was a good friend

Bill Clinton walked into the room.
Trust in facts is a cornerstone

To the editor: Trust in facts is a cornerstone of American democracy.
Optimists seek to start new club

To the editor: The Optimist Clubs of Northern Indiana are devoted to helping make our communities a better place.

Family

Entries open for juried show

Calling all artists. The Jay County Campus of Arts Place is accepting entries for a regional juried exhibition.
Two derbies are set for Saturday

There will be plenty of opportunities for fishing this weekend.
Stop waiting on the universe

“It will be better when “ … this or that happens. I have heard that phrase my entire life and I have come to realize that it is usually false.
Limberlost plans events

Limberlost State Historic Site has activities planned for August and September.
FR museum presentation is Sunday

There will be an opportunity to learn about the Northwest Ordinance this weekend.

Obituaries

Ernie Harris
David Haworth
Joan Bosshart
Rebecca Noveroske
Pamela McEwen

Feb. 28, 1956-July 24, 2021

Video

Caldwell performs

Taryn Caldwell of Dunkirk performs the national anthem at a Fort Wayne TinCaps game.

Whitacre Memorial Ride 06/19/2017

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The Commercial Review, Jay County's Daily Newspaper
P.O. Box 1049 Portland, IN 47371

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