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Students serve
Freshmen Bailey Towell and Kaitlyn Fisher scoop applesauce into cups to give attendees at Jay County FFA’s annual banquet Friday at Jay County High School.
Grisez signs
Caden Grisez, a senior at Fort Recovery High School, recently signed his National Letter of Intent to play baseball at Wright State University Lake Campus. Pictured is Caden Grisez with his mother Jessy and father Tony.
Roessner commits
Anna Roessner recently signed her national letter of intent to run track at Hillsdale College. Pictured in the front row from left are Fort Recovery High School boys track coach Charlie Vasey, father and assistant cross country coach Matt Roessner, Anna Roessner, mother Angie Roessner and FRHS girls track coach …
Honoring Krieg
Jay County FFA vice president Gretchen Link pins a boutonniere to Chris Krieg’s vest Friday during the annual banquet at Jay County High School. Krieg, a graphic arts teacher at the high school, was inducted into Jay County FFA’s Hall of Fame. (The Commercial Review/Bailey Cline)
Opening tonight
Conner Homan (Lt. Ample Porridge) shows off “stolen jewelry” during Fort Recovery Elementary/Middle School Drama Club’s “Wagon Wheels West” dress rehearsal on Tuesday. Performances in the school’s auditeria are at 7 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets will be available at the door. (The Commercial Review/Bailey Cline)
Kiwanis Club
Jay County Public Library children services librarian Shana Neuenschwander recently delivered a presentation to Kiwanis Club highlighting the various children’s programs offered by the library. Pictured above, club president Greg Franks then presented Neuenschwander with a $100 donation to the summer program for kids. (Photo provided)
Equipment installed
New playground equipment has been installed on the east side of Haynes Park in Portland, with mulch added around the playground area Wednesday morning. The new equipment is recommended for 2 through 5 year olds.
Wild west
Bandits (above) in Fort Recovery Elementary/Middle School’s production of “Wagon Wheels West” take the stage Tuesday during dress rehearsal. Students performing as bandits in the show include Korbin Wuebker as Straight Shooting Sam, Logan Gaerke as Dallas, Gavin Gaerke as Cisco Kid and AJ Roessner as Arizona Kid. Below, saloon …
Club awarded
Portland Elks recently awarded two Portland nonprofits with grants. Pictured at left, Boys and Girls Club programs at Jay Community Center received $5,000. (Photo provided)
Link learns
First-year Jay County High School tennis player Gretchen Link swings a forehand during the girls tennis practice on Wednesday. The Patriots will kick off their season on April 8 with a trip to Blackford. For a preview of the season, check out the April 2 edition of The Commercial Review. …
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