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Ortiz to the title
Alan Ortiz of Jay County High School twists up Central Noble’s Park Boots during the 285-pound championship match during Monday’s East Central Indiana Classic. Ortiz, who is ranked ninth in the state, shut out Boots 6-0 to win his first ECIC title. His three wins on the way to the …
Five inducted
Jay County High School inducted five athletes to its Athletics Wall of Fame during the East Central Indiana Classic wrestling tournament on Monday. Pictured from left are Mollie Hines, Lizzie Dollar, Cameron Clark, Cody Rowles and Tony Wood. Dollar was a four-time state medalist. Wood and Hines each earned two …
Representing responsibility
East Elementary recently recognized kindergarteners for displaying responsibility. Pictured above, first row, are Forrest Walters, Simon Chenoweth and Everleigh Jacobs. In the back row are Oliver Yaney, Persephine Hartman, Jozey Gentis and Hensley Saam. (Photo provided)
Campbell’s Christmas wish
Mabreigh Campbell, 3, sits on Santa Claus’ lap as she tells him her Christmas wish list Sunday on Pierce Street in Ridgeville. Santa took his annual ride around town this weekend, stopping outside Ridgeville homes with children waiting to see him.
Christmas cheer
Fort Recovery High School cheerleader Trinity Rammel performs during halftime of Friday’s boys basketball game against the Parkway Panthers. The FRHS cheerleaders danced to Christmas tunes for their halftime performance. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)
Firefighters honored
Portland Evening Optimist Club recently honored Portland firefighters for their service to the community with a carry-in supper at the Portland Fire Department. Firefighters were also presented with a thermal beverage tumbler. Pictured are members of the Portland Evening Optimist Club and firefighters with Portland mayor Jeff Westlake and fire …
Hudson’s house
Hudson May, 5, puts icing on his gingerbread house Tuesday at Jay County Public Library. May and his siblings decorated sweet treats during the library’s free gingerbread event. (The Commercial Review/Bailey Cline)
On the line
Allie McAbee takes a free throw during the Jay County High School girls basketball team’s 57-21 victory at Blackford Tuesday. McAbee split the free throws for her first career point on varsity. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko)
Second finishes
Matthew Fisher of the Jay County High School boys swim team competes in the 100-yard backstroke on Tuesday. Fisher finished second in the event, as the Patriots fell to sectional-foe Delta 161-104. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)
Quite a Yarn
Aiden Stallsmith performs as Bob on Tuesday night during the Jay County junior high choir performance of the musical “A Christmas Yarn.” (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)
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