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All-Star Sims

Twenty of the 24 students of the 2024 graduating class selected by the Indianapolis NBA All-Star 2024 Host Committee as NBA All-Star Legacy Grant Rising Stars were recognized at the Indiana Pacers game on Wednesday, Jan. 3, against the Milwaukee Bucks. Gage Sims (middle back row in a gray sweatshirt), …

More snow coming

Snowy railroad tracks stretch toward Portland from west of the city in this view from county road 100 South. More snow is in the forecast beginning with a 20% chance this evening and continuing through Friday. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)

Snow passing

Jay County’s weather turned from rain to snow Friday, accumulating about an inch and a half of snow. Pictured, a no passing zone sign along Indiana 26 just outside of Portland is covered in snow Friday afternoon. (The Commercial Review/Bailey Cline)

State of shock

Lina Lingo of Jay County High School clasps her hands over her face after winning the 135-pound opening match over No. 9 Klaire Redwine on Friday during the Indiana High School Girls Wrestling state finals at Kokomo to clinch her first state medal.

Volunteer of the Year

Mississinewa Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, recently awarded the Community Volunteer of the Year award.

To the rim

Fort Recovery’s Cameron Muhlenkamp powers up for a layup in the Indians’ 51-36 blowout of Ansonia on Tuesday. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko)

Lethal Leuthold

Saige Leuthold of Fort Recovery High School puts up a mid-range jumper during a 51-32 win over Ansonia on Tuesday. Leuthold had 10 points, including shooting 4-for-4 from the free throw line. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko)

Canvas creations

About a dozen participants attended an Arts Place Cookies and Canvas event on Thursday to paint a snowy forest scene featuring a fox.

Election forum

Jay County Purdue Extension Office and Jay County Clerk’s Office hosted a workshop Tuesday for those interested in running for elected office.

Top 10

Miss Jay County Fair Queen Rachel Heitkamp was named a top 16 semifinalist and then top 10 finalist this weekend at the Indiana State Fair Queen competition at Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
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