Friday, August 19th, 2016
Photo by Mark Pummell/The Daily Standard

Ava Knapke shows her animal in the Adrian DeBrosse show arena during the Mercer County Junior Fair livestock auction Thursday evening. The auction took place despite the heavy rains that were blowing through the area.

Related online story:
CELINA - Drought conditions ruled Mercer County and the region - until fair time came.
The week saw steady rain, spotty rain, heavy rain, sprinkles and occasionally a little sunshine to welcome fairgoers. [More]
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