WAPAKONETA - Bryson Cartwright, 11, and his one-and-a-half-year-old, 1,469-pound market steer Sparkee are pulling double duty this week.

In addition to appearing at the 174th Auglaize County Fair, the duo will head to Columbus on Wednesday to take part in the Ronald McDonald House Celebrity Steer Show at the Ohio State Fair to raise awareness and funding for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio. [More]

By JOE SCHATZ and GARY R. RASBERRY
sports@dailystandard.com

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WAPAKONETA - The 174th Auglaize County Fair is rolling out the theme of "Freedom, Family, Red, White and Fair" to coincide with the America 250 celebration occurring nationwide this summer.

The fair kicks off Sunday and runs through Aug. 8 at the Auglaize County Fairgrounds in Wapakoneta, which will be decked out in red, white and blue via American flags, themed displays, illuminated buildings and special decorations. [More]

CHICKASAW - On a warm, summer night this week, family, friends and community members shared laughs over food and drinks at a newly remodeled local gathering space.

The Chickasaw Town Tavern reopened July 24 with a new facelift, said Ben Kramer, one of the restaurant's four owners. [More]

CELINA - Exactly 20 years after Grand Lake captured its last Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League championship, the Mariners are back on the big stage as they rallied from a 4-0 Hamilton lead to win 7-4 in Game 3 of the GLSCL South Division Series at Montgomery Field in Celina. [More]