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Around the corner
The Fort Recovery High School volleyball team hosted Jay County, South Adams and Wapahani for a set of scrimmages on Wednesday morning. Pictured at right, Cameron Muhlenkamp, who was the Indians’ top hitter with 244 kills in 2024, swings at a ball during the scrimmage against Wapahani. At right, Elizabeth …
Making the turn
Brayden Fox turns upfield after reeling in a catch from Nick Laux during the Jay County High School football scrimmage against Delta on Tuesday morning. The season will open on Aug. 22 when first-year coach Eddie Fields and the Patriots host Blackford and former JCHS athletic director Steve Boozier. (The …
On the 'phone
Senior Cora Kremer plays the xylophone during the Fort Recovery High School marching band’s show reveal Friday at Fort Site Fieldhouse. This year’s show has a “Top Gun” theme. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)
Meridian blocked
A storm that blew through Portland about 7:30 p.m. Monday resulted in a tree snapping on the property of Trinity Arch Bridge Church in Portland.
Swiss toss
Members of the Swiss Days court toss beaded necklaces to the crowd during Saturday’s parade. Storms delayed the start of the parade by a half hour.
Contest called off
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Major award winners
Portland Junior League gave out awards following the conclusion of the 2025 season. Pictured above are Mr. Baseball Easton Steed and Willie Mays Baseball Rookie of the Year Trey Hirschy. At left are Jada Plessinger, the Major Softball league’s Miss Softball, and Rookie of the Year Ellie Wiggins.
'Top Gun' reveal
Saxophone players Maddie Wegiel (left), a sophomore, and Jameson Heitkamp, a senior, play Friday during the Fort Recovery High School marching band’s 2025 show reveal and ice cream social on Friday at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
Original performer
Caden Marchal performs “Ashamed,” a song he wrote, Sunday during the Fort Recovery Friends of the Arts Community Talent Night at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
Show helper
Mallory Winner of Ridgeville wrestles with Emma Fidler’s steer to move it along during the market beef show in the show arena at the Randolph County Fair on Wednesday. Winner is a 2025 Jay County High School graduate.
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