Ossian Days wrapped up Saturday after an eventful few days around downtown Ossian.
Dave Furey and his wife, Joan Furey (pictured) were ushered through the annual Ossian Days parade in style. (Photo by Sydney Kent)
Kaylee Belcher sits on the back of a classic car with her grandparents, Sharon and Lee Friend, driving. (Photo by Jonathan Snyder)
Detective Cliff Thomas passed out some highly-anticipated Tootsie Rolls to excited children and reporters. (Photo by Sydney Kent)
Drew Buescher drives a miniature fire truck, while Spencer Kolkman drives a mini-taxi. (Photo by Jonathan Snyder)
Pictured from left to right, Melanie Marshall, Samantha Krider and Seryniti Seale are part of a baton twirling group. (Photo by Jonathan Snyder)
Jaxson Yoquelet (pictured) runs back to his grandma to show off his candy. (Photo by Sydney Kent)
Competitors in the 10th annual donut hole eating contest put up a strong effort, with Josh Hanson eating the most donuts of the day at 31 in two minutes.
Above are the division winners — Hanson for 26 years and older, Alexander Dudgean for 15-25 year-olds, Carson Power for 10-15 year-olds and Timmy Fromm for nine and younger. (Photo by Holly Gaskill)
As part of the Ossian Days Festivities, a race of big wheel tricycles was held near F&M Bank on Saturday. Crew Wolff, back, attempts to chase down race leader Keegan Clark, left, and Sophia Bristol. (Photo by Jonathan Snyder)
John Smith helps his granddaughter, Liberty Smith, catch a plastic fish at one of the Ossian Days games. (Photo by Holly Gaskill)
Drew Ritchie and his daughter, Adelaide, enjoy the merry-go-round during the festival. (Photo by Sydney Kent)
Scarlet Pedroza and her mom, Amber, ride the merry-go-round at Ossian Days Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Holly Gaskill)
As part of the Ossian Days parade Saturday, winners of the best decorated floats were announced.
First Place went to Rod’s Rustics. Pictured left to right are parade announcer AJ Reynolds, and Paris and Rod Fetters.
Second place went to Church of the Nazarene in Ossian, with Lillian (middle) and Emily Roop receiving the award.
Third Place went to the Lions Club float, with Jim Ottjes receiving the plaque.
Platinum Sponsor F&M Bank representative Angela Miller accepts a gift for their contribution, with Ossian Days Treasurer Rose Barrick at right. (Photos by Jonathan Snyder)
