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Special Events & Festivals

Special award


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Michael Winters earned the special award during the 4-H Tractor Operators Contest on Sunday, July 10, at the Huntington County Fairgrounds.

Senior ag tractor winners


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Awards in the senior ag tractor division of the 4-H Tractor Operators Contest went to (from left) Michael Winters, champion; and Lane Whitted, reserve champion. The contest was held on Sunday, July 10, at the Huntington County Fairgrounds.

Junior ag tractor winners


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Awards in the junior ag tractor division of the 4-H Tractor Operators Contest went to (from left) Colin Suchcicki, champion; Josh Hill, reserve champion; Landon Hethcote, third place; Conner Lauer, fourth place; and Nathaniel Alwine, fifth place. The contest was held on Sunday, July 10, at the Huntington County Fairgrounds.

Scritch break


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Stephanie Dryer and her poodle wait for awards to be announced after the obedience competiton at the Huntington County 4-H Dog Show on Saturday, July 9, at the Huntington County 4-H Fairgrounds.

Updating plans


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Steve Kimmel, executive director of the Huntington County Chamber of Commerce, updates the crowd at the Fourth at the Forks celebration on Monday, July 4, at the Forks of the Wabash Historic Park about plans for celebrating the state’s bicentennial this year.

And the band played on


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The Erie Band, led by Director Thaine Campbell, plays a selection at the Old Fashioned Fourth at the Forks celebration on Monday, July 4, at the Forks of the Wabash Historic Park. Huntington County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Steve Kimmel and Dan Quayle Vice Presidential Learning Center Executive Director Daniel Johns spoke to those gathered.

Bigfoot?


Photo by Steve Clark.

Kimberly Stevens puts her foot into the ball during the Salamonie Summer Festival Kickball Tournament at Tower Park on Sunday afternoon, July 3.

Porcelain chariot champion


Photo by Steve Clark.

Gina Canady, competing for team Fantastic Four, shows off her competitive side during the Salamonie Summer Festival Porcelain Chariot Race in down Warren on Satturday, July 2. The Fantastic Four won the team competition and then donated the prize money to the town's fireworks show, which was held Sunday night, July 3.

Catching up on history


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Jerry and Dianne Metzger read about a tractor's history during the Salamonie Summer Festival Antique Tractor & Engine Show hosted by The Daugherty Companies on Saturday, July 2, at its 1st Street location.