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Soft touch
Fort Recovery High School’s Karlie Niekamp attacks the ball during the Indians’ 25-14, 28-26, 25-20 win over Jay County on Tuesday. Niekamp’s six kills was the fourth-most in the match. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko)
Double victory
The Jay County High School soccer teams swept their home doubleheader Saturday, with the girls beating Woodlan 4-1 and the boys winning 4-3. Pictured above, Patriot senior Jenna Dues high fives classmate Morgan DeHoff after a goal during the girls game.
Setting over Forge
Shades of red, yellow and orange fill the sky Wednesday evening in this view looking toward Portland Forge. Tonight’s forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with a chance of rain. (Special to The Commercial Review/Dylan Lewis)
Surprise celebration
Jay County High School’s Lani Muhlenkamp (8) gets swarmed by teammates Brenna Bailey (libero), Paisley Fugiett (7) and Kayla Jetmore (6) after her pass over the net during a scramble resulted in the final kill of the third set for a 25-17 win over Winchester. The Patriots walked away with …
Optimists donate
Portland Breakfast Optimist Club recently donated funding to various community activities. Pictured above, Jay County Purdue Extension office director Allison Keen accepts a check from president Rodney Miles for the 4-H Exhibit Hall fund. Portland Breakfast Optimist Club also recently made donations to the Jay County Fourth of July committee …
Bank donates
First Bank of Berne recently donated $1,500 to Glass Days. Pictured, front row from left, are Glass Days board members Rose Morgan, Kyle Holt, Dru Hall and Pam Robbins. Back Row are Afton Ridgway, Tom Brosher and Jenn Collins. (Photo provided)
Grand opening
Jay County Junior-Senior High School held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the official opening of the new Patriot Sportsplex on Wednesday morning. Boys and girls soccer previously made their season debuts on the turf Aug. 20 and 22 and the football team will open Friday against New Castle.
Paint prep
Dave Stoner, a part-time employee with Portland Parks Department, prepares a swing set at Haynes Park for a fresh coat of paint Wednesday.
Prop prep
Andrew King of Goodfolk & O’Tymes Biplane Rides spins a propeller Saturday morning while checking an aircraft before flying at the Portland Municipal Airport pancake breakfast and fly-in. Goodfolk offered rides in pre-World War II era planes on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)
Spinnin’ and grinnin’
Visitors to the Tri-State Antique Engine and Tractor Show chat Saturday afternoon while an engine spins in front of them. The show concluded Saturday, and the 60th iteration of the annual event will be held next year.
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