Ryan Renner, second from right, graduate of Lincolnview High School and Vantage Career Center; and Ella Davis of Lincolnview High School, second from left, were crowned Jr. Fair King and Queen at the Celebration Sunday Event on Sunday at the Marsh Foundation. Their court, which consists of Steven Smith and Briann Scudder, as their runner- up King and Queen, will reign over the Van Wert County Fair set for Aug. 27-Sept. 2. Species and Project Prince and Princesses were also crowned during the event. They include: Beef Princess Breanna Pohlman,Dairy Princess Eliza Leiendecker Dairy Feeder Princess Gracie Schaadt, Equine Princess Alexis Hoaglin, Goat Princess Delana Rank, Poultry Princess Hailey Logan, Poultry Prince Korbyn Huse, Project Princess Grace Spieles, Rabbit Princess Cassidy Rank, Sheep Princess Alli Thatcher, Swine Princess Ellie Mueller and Swine Prince Aiden Kroeger. (Photo submitted)

VAN WERT—Thursday was the first day back for Vantage Career Center students. Enrollment at the school is 576 students.

FORT JENNINGS— in Putnam County, Fort Jennings comes alive each year, celebrating its history and remembering veterans who fought for our freedoms. Activities on Saturday included war reenactments in the park, helicopter rides, and the 1812 encampment for those inclined to focus on history.