A trip to the Wild West at this year’s fair
LIMA — Just a few steps off the north midway at the Allen County Fairgrounds, guests might find themselves standing in the middle of the Wild West … or at least a convincing replica.
Ponies, horses dress for the occasion
LIMA — Costumed characters disguised as horses galloped through the Schmidthorst Pavillion at the Allen County Fair. Many familiar faces such as the Lion King and Bella from Beauty and the Beast made an appearance Thursday afternoon.
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On Nutrition: More on animals and the environment
To my surprise, I didn’t get any death threats after my recent column on how animal agriculture may be one way to mitigate climate change. In fact, even the folks who disagreed were extremely pleasant. Some questions did arise, however.
Putin orders troop replenishment in face of Ukraine losses
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a major buildup of his country’s military forces Thursday in an apparent effort to replenish troops that have suffered heavy losses in six months of bloody warfare and prepare for a long, grinding fight ahead in Ukraine.
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Snyder sisters claim top awards in llama costume contest
LIMA — A miniature parade of llamas and alpacas dressed in their finest capes, wedding attire and sporting gear strutted around the Sheep Show Arena at the Allen County Fairgrounds Wednesday.
Butterflies flutter into the fair
LIMA — They have long been one of nature’s most fascinating creatures, and fairgoers have the chance to see them in all their multi-colored glory this week.
Veteran Allen County Clerk of Courts to retire
LIMA — Margie Murphy Miller will wrap up a 31-year career in public service on the final day of August when the sitting clerk of courts for Allen County officially retires from that position.
