Saturday, May 18, 2024
Capsule Reports
Joan Collins
Feb. 20, 1957-May 15, 2024
Walter Howell
Feb. 22, 1931-May 14, 2024
Christopher “Chris” A. Ames
Oct. 9, 1965-May 9, 2024
Demarius C. Ruble
Oct. 9, 1965-May 9, 2024
Mighty donation
Mighty Marvels Optimist Club made a $1,200 donation May 6 to the Pregnancy Care Center of Jay County.
Jay softball splits final two games
Jay County High School’s varsity softball team dropped Thursday’s game at Huntington North 4-2 before dominating the Richmond Red Devils 14-5 to close out the regular season on Friday.
Tribe takes home seven district titles
During the OHSAA Division III district tournament hosted by Spencerville on Friday, the Fort Recovery High School track teams combined for seven district championships, beating out the 2019 squad’s six.
Tribe takes down Knights in final
On Thursday, the sixth-seeded Fort Recovery High School baseball team rode off the strong pitching of Alex Dues to upset the No. 2 seed Crestview Knights on the same day that four Indians got recognized by the Midwest Athletic Conference for All-MAC honors.
Alig advances in high jump
Adam Alig’s effort in the high jump gave the Jay County High School boys track team its only regional berth Thursday as the Patriots finished in the middle of the 13-team sectional field at Delta.
Jay 4x100 is seeded 12th
The top seed for the Jay County High School girls track team for Tuesday’s regional meet at Pike in Indianapolis is No. 12 in the 4x100-meter relay.
Portland Junior League sees high scores Thursday
Three teams scored in double digit runs on Wednesday in Portland Junior League Rookie baseball.
All the singles ladies
The Jay County High School girls tennis team made quick work of the Union City Indians in the IHSAA Sectional 53 championship match as the singles players paved the path for a 4-1 victory that earned the Patriots their fourth straight sectional title.
Option offered
Craig Frazee of Dynamic Business Solutions presented an option to Redkey Town Council for livestreaming and recording its meetings, which will be required by state law beginning July 1, 2025.
Community Calendar - Friday, May 17, 2024
Community Calendar - Friday, May 17, 2024
Marriage licenses - Friday, May 17, 2024
Marriage licenses - Friday, May 17, 2024
Capsule Reports - Friday, May 17, 2024
Capsule Reports - Friday, May 17, 2024
In review - Friday, May 17, 2024
Museum of the Soldier, 510 E. Arch St., will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in honor of American Forces Day. Light refreshments will be served.
The next step
Alex Dues signed to play baseball at Marietta College on Monday afternoon. Pictured from left to right in the front row are mother Jenny Dues, Alex and father Nick Dues. Back row are coach Kevin Eyink, sisters Maleia and Kylia, brothers Brennan and Jordan and assistant coach Ben Homan. (Photo …
