JCHS performing winter concert Feb. 9

Seriously catchy tunes will be filling the high school next weekend.

Jay County Junior-Senior High School Band Department will present “Statues, Spies and Seriously Catchy Tunes” at 2 p.m. Feb. 9 in the high school auditorium. The show will include performances from the Patriot Band, Winter Guard and junior high bands. Musical selections include “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Seasons of Love” and other songs. The Winter Guard will perform their competition show, “Pétra Krýo.”

Also, donations will be accepted for the American Cancer Society.

Admission is free. Patrons may enter through door number 8.

Presidents List

A local resident was recently named to The University of Alabama’s presidents list for the fall semester.

Sharon Villas of Portland made the list, which recognizes undergraduate students with 4.0 GPAs. 

Unlock box

Use clues to unlock the box.

Fort Recovery Public Library is hosting an Unlock the Box event during normal business hours Feb. 8 through Feb. 17.

Teams of six to 8 members may use clues in the room to solve puzzles and find keys to unlock the box before time expires. The program is intended for elementary and middle school students and their families. Call the library at (419) 375-2869 to register for a session.

Also, the library will begin offering its Music Time program for babies and preschool-aged children, accompanied by a parent or guardian, starting Feb. 19. The six-week program, which runs at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, includes finger plays, music and movement. 

Dean’s list

A Pennville resident was named to the University of Maryland Global Campus’ fall semester dean’s list. 

Terri Thompson earned the honor, which requires students to earn at least a 3.5 GPA and complete at least six credits during the term.