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Smoothing sidewalk

Jesus Medina of Edward and Jones smooths a section of sidewalk shortly after noon today as part of the new walking path along the east side of Blaine Pike at its intersection with Green Park Drive in Portland. The trail runs from near Bittersweet Lane to near the train tracks …

Old barn, new purpose

Jay County FFA’s new home is in place. Foundation work for the building was completed earlier this year and a barn that had been used for harness racing horses was moved Tuesday afternoon from its former location on the east side of the fairgrounds near the track. The new Robert …

Delight at Delts’

Kathy King and Chelle Gates look at potholders on sale Saturday morning at the Delts’ Holiday Crafts and Gift Show at Jay County Junior-Senior High School.

Scrimmage shot

Fort Recovery High School senior Reece Guggenbiller releases a three pointer from the left corner during the Indians’ scrimmage against Greenville on Monday. Fort Recovery will open its season on Dec. 2 when it hosts the Jay County Patriots. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko)

Elementary respect

East Elementary second graders were recently awarded for showing respect. Pictured above, front row, are Archer Nichols, Eliza Petro, Bridgette Kahlig and Henry Warvel. In the back row are Tanner Fisher, Paisley Chapman and Harvey Hemmelgarn. Not pictured is Kyler Carrigan. (Photo provided)

Pegs and Jokers

Joan and Galan Gray of Keystone explain their homemade board game, “Pegs and Jokers,” to a woman visiting the Delts’ Holiday Crafts and Gift Show on Saturday morning at Jay County Junior-Senior High School.

Rowles signs

Jay County High School senior Cody Rowles signed a letter of intent to play baseball at Indiana Tech on Thursday. Pictured from left are Coach Todd Farr, father Patrick, sister Katie, mother Niki, Cody, pitching coach Mitch Waters and Indiana Bandits coach Tim Garret. (Photo provided)

Character Counts

East Elementary kindergarteners recently won awards for demonstrating respect. Pictured above, front row, are Duke Steed, Emmery Twigg and Abe Theurer. In the back row are Leander Ankrom, Evie Brelsford, Felix Owens and Ava Atkinson. (Photo provided)

Wood teaches

Jay County High School’s Tony Wood (behind) and Jacob Robinson (front) demonstrate a far wrist tilt during practice on Thursday. The JCHS boys wrestling team just started practices last week and are preparing for the season opener against Centerville on Nov. 28. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko)

Veterans honored

Local schools honored veterans with ceremonies Thursday and Friday. Pictured above, Bloomfield Elementary School principal Ben Dues speaks while flanked by veterans in attendance. (Photo provided)
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