Duck Derpy downtown

One of the features of the Eats on the Street/Art from the Fort event held over the weekend was the Duck Derpy, where 1,400 ducks were dumped into Town Creek (above), with the winners earning cash prizes. First prize of $1,000 went to Laura Ditto, while Teresa Robideau earned a second prize of $400 and Thad Lichtensteiger’s duck came in third to earn $100. Below, the ducks head downstream to the finish line at Brumback Library. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)