Tuesday, August 8th, 2006
Photo by Margie Wuebker/The Daily Standard

Eric Wendel of St. Henry checks out his turkeys in the poultry barn on the eve of the Mercer County Banner Fair. Livestock of all kinds will vie for honors during the coming days.

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How sweet it is!
The 154th Mercer County Banner Fair officially opens at 3 p.m. today, but exhibitors have been working to prepare entries and bring them to the fairgrounds for judging in various departments. [More]
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