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Lucas Co. has first adoption by same-sex couple

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Joann Jakeway, left, and her wife Gina Jakeway, right, in the courtroom of Lucas County Probate Court Judge Jack Puffenberger.

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Gina Jakeway, left, and her wife Joann Jakeway, right, head into the courtroom.

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Lucas County Probate Court Judge Jack Puffenberger stands with Gina, center, and Joann Jakeway, as they celebrate the finalization of the adoption of 6-month-old Devyn, right. Their son 19-month-old Kayn is at left.

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Gina Jakeway, kisses her daughter Devyn.

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Lucas County Probate Court Judge Jack Puffenberger, left, finalizes the adoption.

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Lucas County Probate Court Judge Jack Puffenberger, right, finalizes the first adoption by same-sex couple Joann Jakeway, center, and Gina Jakeway, right.

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Lucas County Probate Court Judge Jack Puffenberger, right, finalizes the first adoption by same-sex couple Joann Jakeway, center, and Gina Jakeway, right, in Lucas County.

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Lucas County Probate Court Judge Jack Puffenberger, left, finalizes the first adoption by same-sex couple Joann Jakeway, center, and Gina Jakeway, right.

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Lucas County Probate Court Judge Jack Puffenberger, left, finalizes the adoption by same-sex couple Joann Jakeway, center, and Gina Jakeway, right.

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Joann Jakeway, cuddles her daughter Devyn, who will be the first child adopted by a same-sex couple in Lucas County.

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