PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Fair officially kicks off on Tuesday, Aug. 6, but the dog competition took place Sunday evening. Here are the winners:
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Dog Showmanship: In front, from left: ages 5-7: Ebbie Eberbach, 1st place; 8-10: Rylee Storm, 1st. Second row, from left: 11-13: Mekenzie Brennan, 1st, Julie Gilchrist, 2nd; 14-16: Becca Townsend, 1st; 17-19: Alexandrea Root, 1st and Supreme Showman.