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Project underway
A closed road sign sits along the side of Seventh Street in Portland just west of its intersection with Eighth Street on Tuesday. Construction workers began drilling into the bridge on Seventh Street over the Salamonie River this week, with bridge work to continue for the next 120 days.
Serving it up
The Jay County High School tennis program held its youth camp this week, with two days added this week to make up for cancellations because of rain. Pictured above, Annie Klopfenstein lines up her serve during Monday morning’s session. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)
First kicks off series
The Arts Place Hudson Family Park Amphitheater summer concert series kicked off Thursday with a performance by First to Eleven, a band based in Erie, Pennsylvania, that plays a variety of covers of popular music from the 1990s through today. The series will continue on Thursday, July 10, with a …
On her way back
Maddy Timmerman of the Fort Recovery Eels summer swim team swims the backstroke during the 13-14-year-old 200-meter medley relay at Portland Water Park on Monday. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko)
Flag on parade
Aubree Heitkamp spins her flag while performing with the Fort Recovery High School Marching Band during Sunday’s parade at the conclusion of the Fort Recovery Harvest Jubilee.
Candy toss
A participant in Sunday’s Fort Recovery Harvest Jubilee parade empties her bucket of candy while walking along Butler Street. The parade featured plenty of candy, classic cars, emergency responder vehicles and farm equipment as the annual festival came to a close. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)
Jubilee finish
The Fort Recovery Harvest Jubilee came to a close Sunday with festivities including the parade in the afternoon. Pictured above, the Fort Recovery FFA float makes its way down Butler Street toward its intersection with Wayne Street. Below, Miss Jay County Fair Queen Molly Muhlenkamp waves to those in attendance …
On the call
Jay County High School graduate and Wapahani assistant baseball coach Josh Shatto communicates what pitch to throw during the Raiders’ IHSAA Class 2A Semi-State final against No. 6 Boone Grove on Saturday. Wapahani won the opener 3-0 over host Oak Hill before ultimately falling short of a trip to state …
Tasty Thursday
Fort Recovery Harvest Jubilee activities got underway Thursday with the Taste of Fort Recovery on the brick portion of Wayne Street. Pictured above, 13-year-old Makayla Wehrkamp enjoys a bite of pizza, one of the many food offerings available during the event. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)
Kiwanis sponsors
Portland Kiwanis Club raised a new banner June 4 for their $250 sponsorship to the Portland Rockets. (Photo provided)
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