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One away from state

Brynn Willmann (9) of the Fort Recovery High School volleyball team lets out a scream while her teammates rush to celebrate after blocking an attack by Arcanum during the OHSAA Division VI Regional 24 semifinal hosted by Northmont on Wednesday. Willmann led the Tribe with 13 kills and five blocks …

Trick-or-treat hours

Municipalities gear up for Halloween weekend

Byrum books it

Brooklynn Byrum of Jay County High School sprints toward the finish line on the Huntington University cross country course during Saturday’s regional meet. The sophomore finished 87th in 21 minutes, 01.8 seconds. Ava May was the only teammate to finish above her. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)

Trustworthy kindergarteners

East Elementary School recognized kindergartners for demonstrating trustworthiness. Pictured above in the front row are Sylus Spahr and Gryffin Cook. In the back row are Evelyn Best, Haddie Detro, Ryker Lothridge and Alayna Rigby. Not pictured is Aiden Petro. (Photo provided)

Homan hits

Fort Recovery High School’s Bridget Homan swings at a ball while Houston’s Brylee Breeze (7) and Elizabeth Pollock (13) try to put a block on it. Homan led the Indians with 11 kills as they beat Houston 25-11, 25-12, 25-14 for the district title. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko)

Trustworthy first graders

East Elementary School recognized first graders for demonstrating trustworthiness. Pictured above in the front row from left are Hensley Samm, Jackson Nietfeld and Nathaly Gradiz-Sanchez. In the back row are Rebel Weatherhead, Jordan Lloyd, Logan Rohrer and Charlotte Huntsman. (Photo provided)

Costume parade

The Fort Recovery High School marching band, led by drum major Elisa Evers, performs in the village’s Halloween parade on Sunday. The parade ran from the high school to Van Trees Park, where there was a costume contest. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)

Students return

Students returned to the junior high and Instructional Media Center (library) wing of Jay County Junior-Senior High School on Monday for the first time since the September 2024 tornado.

Spooky Champ

Six-year-old Quin Champ, dressed as Pennywise, looks out at those in attendance Sunday afternoon for the Fort Recovery Halloween costume contest at Hein Amphitheater in Van Trees Park.

Gourd glow

Skye Ingram, 9, Portland, dots purple and blue paint around her pumpkin Thursday at Jay County Public Library. The library offered various pumpkin-themed activities for families. (The Commercial Review/Bailey Cline)
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