There were two winners of the 2016 Bob Shanks Scholarship, as both Meredith Oglesby and Lauren Grover received $1,000 scholarships this year.

Lillian VanZant's Grand Champion Market Steer sold for $6 per pound Friday at the 2016 Highland County Fair.

Lillian VanZant's Grand Champion Market Steer sold for $6 per pound Friday at the 2016 Highland County Fair.

Lillian VanZant's Grand Champion Market Steer sold for $6 per pound Friday at the 2016 Highland County Fair.

Lillian VanZant's Grand Champion Market Steer sold for $6 per pound Friday at the 2016 Highland County Fair.

Jim Jones of Greenfield was recognized by McClain High School following the third quarter of the McClain Tigers’ football game vs. Zane Trace Friday night.

The Showman of Showmen competition winners at the 2016 Highland County Fair included: (overall winners of their respective species showmanship competitions): from left to right, Katie Kirk (rabbit), Brittany Davis (horse), Logan Simmons (sheep), Audrey Ferguson (dairy), Kalie Scott (dog), Bricen Hess (beef), Lauren Greene (swine) and Jacob Rhonemus (poultry).

The Showman of Showmen competition winners at the 2016 Highland County Fair included: (overall winners of their respective species showmanship competitions): from left to right, Katie Kirk (rabbit), Brittany Davis (horse), Logan Simmons (sheep), Audrey Ferguson (dairy), Kalie Scott (dog), Bricen Hess (beef), Lauren Greene (swine) and Jacob Rhonemus (poultry).

The Showman of Showmen competition winners at the 2016 Highland County Fair included: (overall winners of their respective species showmanship competitions): from left to right, Katie Kirk (rabbit), Brittany Davis (horse), Logan Simmons (sheep), Audrey Ferguson (dairy), Kalie Scott (dog), Bricen Hess (beef), Lauren Greene (swine) and Jacob Rhonemus (poultry).

The post-Labor Day presidential campaign begins with Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump locked in close races among likely voters in the critical swing states of Florida, North Carolina, Ohio and Pennsylvania, according to a Quinnipiac University Swing State Poll released this week.

Hallee Hamilton's Grand Champion Market Rabbit sold for a new record of $2,075.

Hallee Hamilton's Grand Champion Market Rabbit sold for a new record of $2,075.

Hallee Hamilton's Grand Champion Market Rabbit sold for a new record of $2,075.

Hallee Hamilton's Grand Champion Market Rabbit sold for a new record of $2,075.

Emma Rhonemus' Grand Champion Market Meat Pen sold for $2,200 at the 2016 Highland County Fair.