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On the charge

Jay County High School freshman Morgan Missicano charges a ball from right field during the Patriots’ scrimmage at Winchester on Tuesday. Missicano is one of a handful of players coach Doug Arbuckle is looking to slot into the outfield to replace a pair of graduated players. For more on the …

Second grade citizenship

East Elementary School recently awarded students for demonstrating citizenship. Pictured above are second graders (front row) Hayden Shultz, Jon Bowdell and Tanner Loucks and (back row) Adaline Bland, Mia Petro, Adalynn Bost and Josey Snow. (Photo provided)

Shimp’s snag

Jozey Shimp snags a throw down from catcher Jaelynn Lykins during the Jay County High School softball team’s scrimmage at Winchester on Tuesday. The Patriots will open their season on April 1 when it travels to take on the Blackford Bruins. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko)

Wobble with Ben

Jay County High School senior Ben Heath grins while dancing to V.I.C.’s “Wobble” with friends, including Hannah Boggs (foreground) during Tuesday’s student-teacher game night in the auxiliary gym. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)

Morales visits

Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales (pictured speaking at right) visited Jay County Clerk’s Office on Tuesday to present a $20,000 grant for election improvements. Morales talked about the November election, noting the potential for a bigger voter turnout. “We need to be ready and my job is to give …

Busy breakfast

Bob Schmit Memorial Exhibition Hall at Jay County Fairgrounds was buzzing Tuesday morning with hundreds gathering for the Ag Day Breakfast. (A meal of eggs, sausage, toast and beverages was available for $1.) Tuesday marked the return of the event in its full form for the first time since 2019.

Bunny buddy

Resident Marilyn Pearson shakes hands with the Easter Bunny on Saturday afternoon. The visit was part of the annual community Easter egg hunt at Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre in Portland.

Cheerful chick

Elena Muhlenkamp, 5, holds a chick with mother Katie Muhlenkamp and sister Hallie Muhlenkamp, 1, during the family Easter celebration Thursday at Jay County Public Library. Families learned about chickens and egg production while also participating in Easter-themed crafts. (The Commercial Review/Bailey Cline)

Final reps

Carson Fullenkamp, a Fort Recovery High School sophomore, gets in a couple of discus throws at the end of practice Wednesday. The Indians open their season March 26, before the home opener on April 2. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko)

Fire assistance

Pennville firefighters spray water on a house while fighting a fire at 617 S. Main St., Dunkirk, on Tuesday afternoon.
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