Form of a champion
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August 3, 2026

Form of a champion

By Kyle Meddles 

Joseph Metzner, right, and an unidentified youth compete in a watermelon eating contest at the Union County Fair earlier this week. Numerous competitors in various age groups took part in the challenge. Metzner won his portion of the competition.

(Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

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