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Down he goes

This bronc had no use for a cowboy on his back, and quickly pitched him off at the Broken Horn Rodeo at the Knox County Fair, Tuesday night. A popular attraction, the hillside overlooking the arena was filled with spectators. (Virgil Shipley)

This bronc had no use for a cowboy on his back, and quickly pitched him off at the Broken Horn Rodeo at the Knox County Fair, Tuesday night. A popular attraction, the hillside overlooking the arena was filled with spectators. (Virgil Shipley)

Alden, Wilson tops at dairy show

Robin Alden’s Holstein cow was named Senior Supreme Champion at the Dairy Show at the Knox County Fair on Monday. (Virgil Shipley)

Robin Alden’s Holstein cow was named Senior Supreme Champion at the Dairy Show at the Knox County Fair on Monday. (Virgil Shipley)

Proper walks away with dairy steer title

Matt Proper of Butler showed the Grand Champion Market Dairy Steer at the 2009 Knox County Fair. (Cheryl Splain)

Matt Proper of Butler showed the Grand Champion Market Dairy Steer at the 2009 Knox County Fair. (Cheryl Splain)

Tradition runs deep at beef show

Jordon Levering, 18, of Fredericktown with his Reserve Champion steer Vern, left, stands with 14-year-old Cameron Leonard of Utica with his Grand Champion steer Dozer after the 2009 Market Beef Show at the Knox County Fair. (Melissa Raines)

Jordon Levering, 18, of Fredericktown with his Reserve Champion steer Vern, left, stands with 14-year-old Cameron Leonard of Utica with his Grand Champion steer Dozer after the 2009 Market Beef Show at the Knox County Fair. (Melissa Raines)

Freeman has best feeder

Luke Freeman, Butler, showed the Grand Champion Dairy Market Feeder on Tuesday at the Knox County Fair. (Cheryl Splain)

Luke Freeman, Butler, showed the Grand Champion Dairy Market Feeder on Tuesday at the Knox County Fair. (Cheryl Splain)

Moreland has best doe of show

Katelyn Moreland of Centerburg took the Best Doe of Show award Tuesday during the Dairy Goat Show. (George Breithaupt)

Katelyn Moreland of Centerburg took the Best Doe of Show award Tuesday during the Dairy Goat Show. (George Breithaupt)

Ruckman has top market lamb

John Ruckman is shown with his Grand Champion market lamb, Sultan, following Tuesday’s show. (Samantha Scoles)

John Ruckman is shown with his Grand Champion market lamb, Sultan, following Tuesday’s show. (Samantha Scoles)

Bringing fair food home

Ten year old Emma Keene took the first bite of an Italian sausage sandwich Tuesday evening a the Knox County Fair. Mom Christine and sister Cydney, 14, look on ready to eat their sandwiches. They live in Bellville. (Virgil Shipley)

Ten year old Emma Keene took the first bite of an Italian sausage sandwich Tuesday evening a the Knox County Fair. Mom Christine and sister Cydney, 14, look on ready to eat their sandwiches. They live in Bellville. (Virgil Shipley)

Preparation is key in harness racing

I like the rain with David Ehrenberg II in the sulky won the sixth race for 3-year-old colts and geldings trot Tuesday night at the Knox County Fair. (Virgil Shipley)

I like the rain with David Ehrenberg II in the sulky won the sixth race for 3-year-old colts and geldings trot Tuesday night at the Knox County Fair. (Virgil Shipley)

Preparation is key in harness racing

Don McKirgan gets set to take Trot on Water around the track prior to Tuesday night’s harness racing at the Knox County Fair. (Geoff Cowles)

Don McKirgan gets set to take Trot on Water around the track prior to Tuesday night’s harness racing at the Knox County Fair. (Geoff Cowles)

Offense leads MV in win

Mount Vernon’s Alex Arck drives a pitch during an at-bat in Tuesday’s game agaisnt Clayton Hardscrabble at the 2009 Ohio State Little League Tournament. Arck smacked a single and a two-run double in Mount Vernon’s 13-4 victory. Arck also walked and scored. (Joe Huddleston)

Mount Vernon’s Alex Arck drives a pitch during an at-bat in Tuesday’s game agaisnt Clayton Hardscrabble at the 2009 Ohio State Little League Tournament. Arck smacked a single and a two-run double in Mount Vernon’s 13-4 victory. Arck also walked and scored. (Joe Huddleston)

Offense leads MV in win

Mount Vernon pitcher Greg Dennis unleashes a pitch during the fifth inning of Tuesday’s game against Clayton Hardscrabble. Dennis struck out six in five innings to earn the win. Dakota Back is in the background. (Joe Huddleston)

Mount Vernon pitcher Greg Dennis unleashes a pitch during the fifth inning of Tuesday’s game against Clayton Hardscrabble. Dennis struck out six in five innings to earn the win. Dakota Back is in the background. (Joe Huddleston)

Offense leads MV in win

Mount Vernon centerfielder Nathan Davis makes a grab of a fly ball during the fifth inning of Tuesday’s game against Clayton Hardscrabble. Davis homered in a 13-4 Mount Vernon victory. (Joe Huddleston)

Mount Vernon centerfielder Nathan Davis makes a grab of a fly ball during the fifth inning of Tuesday’s game against Clayton Hardscrabble. Davis homered in a 13-4 Mount Vernon victory. (Joe Huddleston)
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