Peony Fest/ArtRageous begins

The Van Wert Peony Festival/ArtRageous on Main celebration began on Friday at various sites in Van Wert. Above, Queen Jubilee XL Schylar Miller (right) and First Runner-up Baylee Neate chat during the Queen’s Luncheon held Friday at DeShia. Shown below is an art booth located in Fountain Park as part of the ArtRageous on Main art festival (click here for a schedule of events). (photos by Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)