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Allen

Jennifer Theodore
Lima, OH
High School:Elida High School
College Major: Pharmaceutical Sciences
Activities/Involvement: Oasis Christian Community, Real Life, Pharmacy Scholars, Knitting Not Hitting, Pre-Pharmacy Club, Block "O"
Hobbies/Interests: Swimming, traveling, music
What you have to see in my county...
Kewpee is a fast food restaurant that originated in Lima and was the model for the Wendy's fast food chain. With the slogan, "Ketchup, mustard and pickle on top makes any heart go flippy-flop," The Kewpee is known for their down-home, friendly atmosphere throughout the county and the surrounding regions. It is something that every visitor should experience! The Creamery in Delphos, Ohio serves hard dip ice cream in waffle cones the size of your face! Voted "Best Place for Ice Cream" in Allen County several years in a row, the Creamery is known for their large portions and low prices. They also serve THE best coney dogs and shredded chicken sandwiches in town. You never walk away hungry from the Creamery!

Ashland

Clint Leibolt
Ashland, OH
High School:Hillsdale High School
College Major: Undergrad at Ashland University in Political Science, Business, History. OSU Law School, J.D.
Activities/Involvement: Law School, Moritz Mentoring and More Program, Christian Legal Society
Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, agriculture, hiking, reading
What you have to see in my county...
I showed animals at the Ashland County Fair, and it is a really good livestock fair that I would recommend. Mohican State Park is also in the southern part of the County and offers lots of hiking, boating, and other recreational opportunities.

Ashtabula

Brenna Brown
Ashtabula, OH
High School:Lakeside High School
College Major: Marketing minoring in Communication and Music
Activities/Involvement: Honors Program, University Ambassador, Honors Ambassador, American Marketing Association, Fisher Citizenship Program, First Year Orchestra, Serving with Honor Pen Pal Program
Hobbies/Interests: Listening to music, playing the trombone, swimming, hiking, boating
What you have to see in my county...
Everyone has to see the Ashtabula Harbor. There are souvenir shops, restaurants, and an awesome lift bridge and so much history! It is the perfect place to be on a summer day!

Athens

Adam Bennett
Athens, OH
High School:Athens High School
College Major: Political Science and English
Activities/Involvement: Ohio Young Black Democrats, Undergraduate Black Law Student Association, Program for Advising in Scholarship and Service (PASS), Speakers Bureau, College Democrats
Hobbies/Interests: Playing soccer, writing, playing and listening to music, supporting Denver Broncos, learning about philosophy, politics, and pausing to take in the world in all its splendor from time to time.
What you have to see in my county...
Everyone should visit Athens County for the Halloween Block Party, Strouds Run State Park, Annual Chili Bowl Cook-Off, Athens Street Fair, The Ridges, and Boogie on the Bricks. Just driving around the city of Athens will lead you to either a great view of the city or a fun event.

Auglaize

Kyle Imwalle
Saint Marys, OH
High School:Memorial High School
College Major: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Activities/Involvement: OA at Blackburn, Haverfield, and Nosker Complex
Hobbies/Interests: Being outside, working on broken electronics, hanging out with friends
What you have to see in my county...
Lost in the 50's restaurant, Grand Lake Saint Marys, The Auglaize County Fair/The Sausage Barn, Summerfest, and the St. Joe's Festival in July

Belmont

EMILY ROCKWELL
Barnesville, OH
High School:Barnesville High School
College Major: Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering
Activities/Involvement: RPAC Lifeguard and Buckeye Masters Swim Club
Hobbies/Interests: Swimming and hanging out with friends
What you have to see in my county...
Barnesville Pumpkin Festival is held the last full weekend of September in Barnesville, Ohio. There are tons of pumpkin contests. Local growers compete to see who can grow the "King Pumpkin." Down at the historic depot there are more crafts and food from local vendors.

Brown

Julie Mezger
Fayetteville, OH
High School:McNicholas High School
College Major: Animal Science
Activities/Involvement: Alpha Zeta Partners, Saddle and Sirloin, Buckeye Dairy Club
Hobbies/Interests: Running, reading, taking care of my animals, listening to country music, hanging out with my friends, and shopping
What you have to see in my county...
One should visit the Brown County Fair at the end of September and try a pork tenderloin (it's basically a fried pork chop and it is amazing). If you can't make it to the fair, you could try the Tobacco Festival in Ripley.

Butler

Abhi Kasinadhuni
West Chester, OH
High School:Lakota East High School
College Major: Biology/Pre-Med
Activities/Involvement: Research, Volunteering, Bhangra Dance Team, IAA
Hobbies/Interests: Technology, dancing, event promotion
What you have to see in my county...
The Cone � Built in 1993, it is still a more recent addition than its counterparts, but still something that is valued all over West Chester, Ohio and much of Butler County. It is a mom and dad owned ice cream shop that makes ice cream right in their store. It was a father�s legacy carried out through his son. The cone offers a variety of ice creams and dessert but the thing that makes it most unique is that it is in the shape of a cone. With its friendly and community central service, the cone has definitely had to meet the challenges of corporate franchised ice cream developments like Cold Stone or Maggie Moo�s. However, no one in Butler County can beat the authenticity and genuineness of hand-made ice cream at the cone.

Clark

Courtney Davenport
Springfield, OH
High School:Springfield South High School
College Major: Psychology and Spanish Double Major
Activities/Involvement: Program for Advising in Scholarship and Service (PASS) Tomorrow's Teachers Scholars Program Research in the Development Language and Cognition Lab
Hobbies/Interests: Theatre, music, singing and dancing, spanish, cognitive psychology
What you have to see in my county...
The Heritage Center has so much history and interesting artifacts and was previously the town market place. Un Mundo Cafe is a really cool coffee house with fair trade international coffee. Culturefest in September celebrates so many different cultures and religions every year.

Clermont

Matt Parriman
Goshen, OH
High School:Goshen High School
College Major: Pharmacy
Activities/Involvement: The rock wall on west campus, playing tennis and racquetball, Pre-Pharmacy Club, Mountaineers, Ski Club, and CPR Club
Hobbies/Interests: Dirtbikes, fishing, paintball
What you have to see in my county...
East Fork State Park offers over 10,000 acres of lake and woods that is great for camping, fishing, hiking, or whatever you and your friends would like to do.

Columbiana

Doug Mondell
Salem, OH
High School:Salem High School
College Major: International Studies (focus on Western Europe)
Activities/Involvement: USG, Buckeye Club Swimming
Hobbies/Interests: Music, sports, watching movies, swimming, playing tennis, being with friends
What you have to see in my county...
Spread Eagle Tavern, in Columbiana County, is one of the most historic and fascinating buildings in Ohio. This mansion built more than a century and a half ago, once hosted Abraham Lincoln on one of his overnight stays in our state, and was part of the Underground Railroad. It is now a gourmet restaurant and inn, and one of the best places to see in Columbiana County.

Coshocton

Benjamin Pulley
West Lafayette, OH
High School:Ridgewood High School
College Major: Mechanical Engineering
Activities/Involvement: Former Pistol Club Member, Trap Shooting Club, and Honors Student
Hobbies/Interests: Trap shooting, target shooting, camping, fishing, boating, and hanging out with friends
What you have to see in my county...
The Coshoction County Fair is great. They have an event every night such as a demolition derby, rough trucks, tractor pulls, and concerts. There are also buildings that display projects that local FFA and 4-H chapters have built. Roscoe Village is a historic village in Coshocton County. It has many old building with many interesting stores. There are also many festivals that take place in Roscoe. The most popular are the Apple Butter Stirrin� Festival and the Christmas Candlelighting Festival. Another great place to visit is the canal. This is part of the Erie Canal and during a festival called Canal Days you can ride in the canal boats while they are being pulled by either horses or mules.

Crawford

Christie Schafer
Bucyrus, OH
High School:Wynford High School
College Major: Biology
Activities/Involvement: Biological Sciences Scholars Program
Hobbies/Interests: Scrapbooking and raising goats
What you have to see in my county...
The Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival. It is held the third full weekend in August and features bratwurst made from three local vendors. At the festival you can take a tour of the Picking Copper Kettle company where copper kettles are made. Many of the kettle corn vats at fairs and festivals across the country were made in Bucyrus, Ohio. We also have two beautiful murals and a fountain in our square. It is the second largest festival in the state of Ohio, so it�s definitely one to visit!

Darke

Bryant Michael
New Madison, OH
High School:Arcanum High School
College Major: Chemical Engineering
Activities/Involvement: Mount Leadership Society, Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Hobbies/Interests: Playing sports, attending and watching sports, listening to music, hanging out with friends, and watching movies
What you have to see in my county...
Event that should be taken advantage of in my county is Annie Oakley Days held during July with tons of food and games. During the event the females from all over the county take part in a rifle competition in the county fairgrounds in Greenville with the winner being called Ms. Annie Oakley for the event.

Delaware

Nikki Flickinger
Westerville, OH
High School:Westerville Central High School
College Major: International Business and Fashion Merchandising
Activities/Involvement: Student Alumni Council, Undergraduate Student Government, The Ohio State Equestrian Team, Buckeye Leadership Society, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Park Hall Council
Hobbies/Interests: Horseback riding, traveling, scrapbooking.
What you have to see in my county...
Visitors to Delaware County should visit the Nash House Museum featuring artifacts from the 1700s. It's a great place to learn more about the rich culture and heritage of the area.

Erie

Faith Oltman
Sandusky, OH
High School:St. Mary Central Catholic
College Major: Politcal Science
Activities/Involvement: International Affairs Scholars, University Host Program, Leadershape, Scholars Ambassador, Mirrors Sophomore Class Honorary, and Sand Volleyball Official
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, hanging out on the oval, working out, traveling, being with friends, badminton, crocheting, and meeting new people
What you have to see in my county...
Cedar Point in Sandusky is a place you must see. You can see the glacial grooves at Kelly's Island. Milan Melon Festival has great candy apples. Also, be sure to check out Thomas Edison's Birthplace Museum in Milan and the Merry-Go Round Museum in Sandusky.

Fairfield

Emily Fox
Bremen, OH
High School:William V. Fisher Catholic
College Major: Animal Science
Activities/Involvement: I-Beam Society
Hobbies/Interests: 4-H, Swine, Horses
What you have to see in my county...
The historical Sherman House and Georgian are located in Lancaster. They are very interesting and provide great history for Fairfield County. However, if you are not interested in history, you should attend the Fairfield County Fair. The county fair is the last in the state of Ohio, occurring in October. One thing you must attend at the fair is the live concert on Monday night. Trace Adkins, Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney, Aaron Tippin, Tracy Lawrence, and Mark Wills have all performed at the fair. It is a must see event.

Fayette

Caitie Hunter
Washington Court House, OH
High School:Washington Senior High School
College Major: Pharmacy
Activities/Involvement: OSU Womens Club Soccer Team, OSU Barbeque Qlub
Hobbies/Interests: Sports, baking, socializing
What you have to see in my county...
The Washington Senior High School Marching Band

Franklin

Kathryn Takamura
Upper Arlington, OH
High School:Upper Arlington High School
College Major: Biochemistry
Activities/Involvement: Kappa Kappa Gamma
Hobbies/Interests: Gymnastics, cheerleading, reading Harry Potter, shopping, singing to Mariah Carey, sipping espresso on the Starbucks patio, and hanging out with new and old friends
What you have to see in my county...
Ohio State Football, duh! Also, Columbus' Park of Roses is a beautiful, romantic spot to take a lovely stroll in the spring and summertime. Stop and smell the roses.

Fulton

Travis Smith
Wauseon, OH
High School:Wauseon High School
College Major: Communications
Activities/Involvement: I-BEAM Society
Hobbies/Interests: Music, guitar, frisbee
What you have to see in my county...
The Fulton County Fair is a must-see in Wauseon. The Demolition Derby is crazy, as well as teh Combine Derby. While at the fair, be sure to grab a milkshake from the Milkshake Barn and a Ribeye from the Beef Booth.

Gallia

Carol Fahmy
Gallipolis, OH
High School:Gallia Academy High School
College Major: Biology
Activities/Involvement: Leadership Ohio State, Campus Crusade for Christ, Gospel Choir, Premedicine Club, Unity Book Club, Serving with Honor
Hobbies/Interests: Running, singing, playing the piano, volunteering.
What you have to see in my county...
Gallia County is home to Bob Evans and his original restaurant! On the beautiful Bob Evans Farm, it hosts a huge festival in the fall attracting thousands from all around the Tri-State. The festival features great food, arts and crafts, tractor pulls, farm animals, and music!

Geauga

Jeffrey Rehmar
Chagrin Falls, OH
High School:Kenston High School
College Major: International Business Administration
Activities/Involvement: Block O, Morrison Tower International House, Morrison Tower Vice President, Nuthouse, OSU BBQ Club, Ohio State Racquetball Club President, The One Campaign, and Save Darfur Coalition
Hobbies/Interests: Ohio State Buckeyes, racquetball, traveling, meeting people of the world, foreign policy, economics, Africa, charity work, and politics
What you have to see in my county...
Visiting the town of Middlefield is a great experience for all guests to Geauga County. Middlefield is not only in a great central location to all county residents, but also boasts one of the largest Amish populations in the state of Ohio.

Greene

Melissa Pope
Beavercreek, OH
High School:Beavercreek High School
College Major: Psychology
Activities/Involvement: Alpha Gamma Delta, Romophos Class Honorary, ALD-PES National Honor Society, COSI Volunteer, and OSU Medical Center Volunteer
Hobbies/Interests: Running and OSU football
What you have to see in my county...
The Air Force Museum at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, the 10 foot tall statues of beavers all over Beavercreek, the giant slide at Shoup Park, and the Popcorn Festival in the fall are all attractions you must see.

Guernsey

Michael Lyons
Cambridge, OH
High School:Cambridge High School
College Major: Political Science/Pre-Law
Activities/Involvement: Buckeye Leadership Society, Alumni Association Scholar Program, Honors Program
Hobbies/Interests: Hanging out with friends, playing sports, watching college football
What you have to see in my county...
If you�re visiting Guernsey County, you�ll find that it is a small-town, homey area that can still provide a lot of unique opportunities. I suggest visiting Salt Fork State Park (the largest state park) and Seneca Lake (the third largest lake in the state) in the summer for great places to relax and have fun. Also, if your interested in seeing amazing wildlife, go to the Wilds, one of the world�s largest wildlife conservation establishments, in Cumberland, the Dickinson Longhorn Cattle Ranch, the Hill�N�Dale Elk Farm, and the Deerassic Park Education Center and National Whitetail Center. The Living Word Outdoor Drama is one of America�s greatest outdoor dramas and the finest presentation of the Christian Easter events. For some hometown history and experience, visit downtown Cambridge�s internationally famous glass museums, the Hopalong Cassidy Museum, the annual Dicken�s Victorian Village Christmas Activities, Theo�s Restaurant, and the many other small town businesses. The Cambridge City Park hosts several events for all kinds of interests, including the Gus Macker Basketball Tournament, the Salt Fork Arts and Crafts Festival, and various sport tournaments. The Guernsey County Fair is home to many fun games, rides, activities, animal shows, and of course some of the best food ever, including elephant ears, sandwiches, lemon shake-ups, funnel cakes, ice cream, fries, and cotton candy. Also, the Antrim Firemen�s Festival is another event where families get together for great food, parades, and competitions.

Hamilton

Peter Metz
Cincinnati, OH
High School:St. Xavier High School
College Major: Political Science and Geography
Activities/Involvement: Ohio Union Information Center Specialist, Leadership Collaborative 2007
Hobbies/Interests: Cincinnati Bengal's, Cincinnati Reds, Buckeye sports, music, politics
What you have to see in my county...
Cincinnati has some of the best local food stops anywhere. Some of my favorites include: Skyline Chili for Cincinnati style chili, Montgomery Inn for ribs and chicken, Graeters Ice Cream, Zip's Cafe for the best burgers in the city, and LaRosa's for pizza and Italian food

Hancock

Steven Chin
Findlay, OH
High School:Findlay High School
College Major: Chemistry
Activities/Involvement: Mentoring Advisory Board, Pre-Dental Club, Wonders of Our World, Ohio Welcome Leader
Hobbies/Interests: Swimming, playing golf, and dancing.
What you have to see in my county...
Findlays has great food! Findlay's New China restaurant is great and Tony's Restaurant and Pub has the best ribs!

Hardin

Kristin Elliot
Ada, OH
High School:Ada High School
College Major: History
Activities/Involvement: Intramural Volleyball and Softball
Hobbies/Interests: Playing basketball and volleyball, spending time with friends, watching movies, listening to music, and playing with animals.
What you have to see in my county...
Visitors to Hardin County should visit the Wilson Football Factory. The Farmers and Merchants Picnic and the Hardin County Fair are great events to experience, and some of the best food can be found at Bullwinkle's Restaurant and Henry's Diner.

Harrison

Victoria Dawson
Annapolis, OH
High School:Harrison Central High School
College Major: Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering
Activities/Involvement: Society of Women in Engineering, New Life, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, working outside, working with animals.
What you have to see in my county...
The must see event in Harrison County is the Scio Fall Festival Parade!

Highland

Kip Shoemaker
Leesburg, OH
High School:Fairfield High School
College Major: Agribusiness and Applied Economics
Activities/Involvement: Alpha Tau Zeta fraternity, CFEAS Ambassador, Ag Business Club, Block O
Hobbies/Interests: Playing guitar/bass guitar, playing any sport but golf is my favorite, doing outdoor things like camping, hiking, and fishing
What you have to see in my county...
Go to one of the two lakes in Highland county, Rocky Fork Lake or Paint Creek. Both lakes are very scenic and a great time to go hang out with friends or family on the beach or water. If you are around for the county fair you have to go eat a fish sandwich from the Legion, they are the best. The Festival of the Bells is a great local festival that includes good food, fellowship and great music.

Holmes

Weston Conway
Millersburg, OH
High School:West Holmes High School
College Major: Finance
Activities/Involvement: Sigma Phi Epsilon, Fisher Citizenship Program, Real Life
Hobbies/Interests: Business, piano, skiing, traveling
What you have to see in my county...
Every fall in Millersburg we have an antique festival. If you come to Holmes County, you should definitely visit Berlin, Ohio and experience the Amish culture.

Huron

Tyler Butler
Wakeman, OH
High School:Western Reserve High School
College Major: Political Science
Activities/Involvement: Alpha Tau Zeta Fraternity, Stradley Hall Council, Russian Club
Hobbies/Interests: Being outside, reading, playing video games
What you have to see in my county...
Something that's a must see in Huron County is the Norwalk Raceway Park. The rivers and parks are a great place to walk and fish!

Jackson

Katy Stabler
Wellston, OH
High School:Wellston High School
College Major: Animal Sciences
Activities/Involvement: OSU Club Basketball Team, Pre-Vet Club, Shades of Animal Sciences, Hall Council, The Phoenix Project, Real Life
Hobbies/Interests: Animals, reading, running, playing basketball, learning new things
What you have to see in my county...
Anyone who comes to Jackson County should try the Jackson County Veal, and the best place to get it would be at the Jackson County Fair! If you come to Jackson County you should also try Ski, which is a unique kind of soda pop that most have never heard of. But those who have tried Ski love it.

Jefferson

Shanlee Woodward
Richmond, OH
High School:Edison High School
College Major: Pre-Nursing
Activities/Involvement: Campus Intramural Sports, Ski Club
Hobbies/Interests: Golf, skiing, almost any sports, hanging out with friends
What you have to see in my county...
The Dean Martin Festival is an awesome attraction in Jefferson County! The food is delicious and the music is amazing...of course!

Knox

Katherine Moore
Centerburg, OH
High School:Centerburg High School
College Major: Journalism with Minors in Spanish and Political Science
Activities/Involvement: Habitat for Humanity, Community Commitment, WOW Volunteering, Powder Puff Football, Intramural Flag Football, Capital City Marathon Course Crew, Body Image Task Force
Hobbies/Interests: Golfing, singing, running, exhibiting livestock (hogs, dairy feeders, market turkeys) at the Knox County Fair
What you have to see in my county...
If you come to Knox County there are many events that you must see the first being the Oldtime Farming Festival in Centerburg. This goes on for a weekend in September where all the surrounding farmers come together to compete with their best crops and display their farming equipment. There are carnival rides, multiple performers, and many concessions. Overall, this is one of my absolute favorite events. Also, in Fredericktown there is a tomato festival that houses many unique events. My favorite event is the bath tub races. They are exactly as they seem: one person sits in a bath tub full of water and steers and one person pushes the bath tub through the course. There are many more fun and exciting events in Knox County which you can only experience if you come check them out yourself!

Lake

Liz Snajdar
Mentor, OH
High School:Mentor High School
College Major: Biology
Activities/Involvement: Buckeye Leadership, Honors Society, Intramural Softball
Hobbies/Interests: Running!! Soccer, rock climbing, working out, enjoying the outdoors, skiing, movies, school is my life, definitely intersted in the study of genetics and microbiology, looking forward to my anthropology class next quarter!
What you have to see in my county...
Mentor has great scenery around town such as Veterans Park, the lagoons, Headlands beach (longest beach in Ohio!), and the other metro parks. Great places to hang out would be the civic center which has a skate park if you enjoy risks on wheels, the nice pool with diving boards, water park and even a slide! You will find tennis courts here and the ice arena for the snow bunnies. Close by are baseball diamonds, soccer fields, and if you like to run the track is conveniently located near all these attractions. The mall seems to attract many people who love to shop and has many stores and variety for all types of styles. In the fall be sure to stop by for BIM (Better In Mentor Days), this is a 4 day festival that brings the whole city of Mentor together for! Taste the steak on a stick, elephant ears, cotton candy, hot dogs, candy apples, rides, games and more! There are also many other festivals to enjoy that are sponsored by different churches in the local area as well. Mentor is a great city and always seems to be active and welcoming to any outsiders, so stop by for a delightful time in, what we mentorites call it, �Menner�.

Lawrence

Ashley Dingus
Chesapeake, OH
High School:Chesapeake High School
College Major: Public Affairs Journalism
Activities/Involvement: Real Life, Real Life Bible Study
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, exercising, yoga, shopping, being outdoors
What you have to see in my county...
The Haunted Corn Maze

Licking

Nacole Jones
Newark, OH
High School:Newark High School
College Major: Biology
Activities/Involvement: AED, Pre-Med Club
Hobbies/Interests: Singing, basketball, going to the beach
What you have to see in my county...
The Indian Mound Earthworks is one of the seventy ancient wonders of the world. Although these are not burial mounds, they were used for rituals and religious ceremonies. Every 18.6 years, the moon's light perfectly shines a circle in the mound which is twice as accurate as Stonehenge.

Logan

Brendan Bayliss
Rushsylvania, OH
High School:Benjamin Logan High School
College Major: Construction Systems Management
Activities/Involvement: Agricultural and Construction Systems Management Club, Alpha Eta Rho
Hobbies/Interests: Building things, learning about aviation, spending time outdoors and with family and friends
What you have to see in my county...
Everyone should see the highest point in Ohio at Campbell Hill which is 1,549 feet above sea level! Other spots like Indian Lake, Ohio Caverns, Piatt Castles make Logan County a great place to visit. Did you know that Logan County is the site of the first concrete street in America? Awesome!

Lorain

Kellie Johnson
Avon, OH
High School:Avon High School
College Major: Nursing
Activities/Involvement: Running Club, Geriatrics and Gerontology Club, Volunteer Work
Hobbies/Interests: Running, cooking, and relaxing with my friends
What you have to see in my county...
In Lorain County, a must see is French Creek Reservation. It is a great park year round and even has an indoor nature center. You can go running, hiking, or take a picnic at this very beautiful place and it is always a fun and relaxing time.

Lucas

Mandy Hansen
Curtice, OH
High School:Clay High School
College Major: Undecided
Activities/Involvement: Health Science Scholars, Block O, Alternative Winter Break
Hobbies/Interests: In high school I was very involved in FFA and the County 4-H programs. I was a member of the high school band and limelighters and I am looking forward to enrolling as a member of the Ohio State Athletic band next year. My favorite things to do on campus include relaxing with my friends by mirror lake, going to as many OUAB events as I can, and playing some intense games of Mario Party on the weekends between midterms. My Favorite thing to do is cheer on the Buckeyes at all sorts of sporting events!
What you have to see in my county...
If ever you visit Lucas County, you MUST visit Tony Packo's, a wonderful Hungarian hot dog restaurant made famous by Jamie Farr, also known as Corporal Max Klinger from M*A*S*H. The chili dogs, chicken paprikas, and the macaroni and cheese are awesome. Another must see from Lucas County is the Toledo Zoo. Ranked one of the top 10 zoos in the country, the zoo has tons of fun stuff to do! One of my favorite things to do at the zoo is visit the Light Before Christmas. It is an amazing display of Christmas light decorating that is a must see during the Holiday Season.

Madison

Erin Niemeyer
London, OH
High School:London High School
College Major: Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering
Activities/Involvement: Norton/Scott/Archer Hall Council Representative, Collegiate 4-H, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, OSU Vet Hospital Employee
Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, boating, tubing, wakeboarding, vounteering, crossword puzzles
What you have to see in my county...
The Madison County Junior Fair is held annually during the second week of July. Among the many events held during the week, be sure to check out the dress-up your pig, donkey jumping, and ladies skillet throwing contests. Also, Cappy's Pizza, a family owned pizza shop in the heart of London, serves "Cappytizers" with small town hospitality.

Mahoning

Brittani Jones
Austintown, OH
High School:Austintown Fitch High School
College Major: Animal Science (Pre-Vet)
Activities/Involvement: Real Life, Buckeye Leadership Society, Intramural Flag Football, Intramural Softball, Barbeque Club, Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society
Hobbies/Interests: Hanging out with friends, working out, playing tennis, laying out, and just kicking back and relaxing
What you have to see in my county...
If someone were to come to Mahoning County, they must go to Fernando�s Wedgewood Pizza. Everyone that has been or lives in Mahoning County absolutely loves the pizza there. Everything in this pizza is made from scratch with the owner�s recipe. It is DELICIOUS!

Medina

Dan Steidl
Medina, OH
High School:Medina High School
College Major: Exercise Science, Pre-Physical Therapy
Activities/Involvement: Intramural Hockey
Hobbies/Interests: Sports
What you have to see in my county...
Each year, Medina has an ice sculpture festival displaying a wide range of sculptures from simple local business advertisements to more innovative works of art. At the festival, you can even sit on a throne of ice in the middle of the square!

Meigs

Cory Shaffer
Reedsville, OH
High School:Eastern High School
College Major: Pre-Architecture
Activities/Involvement: Intramural basketball
Hobbies/Interests: Playing guitar, listening to music, playing baseball
What you have to see in my county...
Fur Peace Ranch - former Jefferson Airplane guitarist has a guitar/music camp out in the woods The Riverfront Blues Festival - In July, a weekend long blues fest on Main Street in Pomeroy has good food, a family atmosphere, and small-town folks

Mercer

Josh Pax
Coldwater, OH
High School:Coldwater High School
College Major: Mechanical Engineering
Activities/Involvement: N/A
Hobbies/Interests: Coaching Junior High Football
What you have to see in my county...
The best part of my county is the outstanding success we have in athletics. Just in football, my county boasts six state championships in the past four years. After seeing the success my county has in sports, being able to experience a Friday night football game is one of the most enjoyable experiences a football fan can enjoy.

Miami

Tyler Peeples
Tipp City, OH
High School:Tory High School
College Major: Molecular Genetics
Activities/Involvement: Ski Club, Joshua House, Go Buckeye Day
Hobbies/Interests: Snowboarding, rock climbing, running, showing cattle
What you have to see in my county...
The Troy Strawberry Festival is the first weekend in June and kicked off with a parade! Booths sell many treats from chocolate-covered strawberries to strawberry salsa. Make sure to buy a fresh strawberry donut made by the high school band! The Miami County Fair is a great event to attend in August. Events throughout the week include tractor pulls, demolition derbies, and a concert with a famous country singer. The Band Boosters sell the best loaded fries in all the county, and at the end of the week the community comes out to support the 4-H members' hard work by buying their livestock.

Monroe

Anthony Marcum
Beallsville, OH
High School:Beallsville High School
College Major: Political Science
Activities/Involvement: John Glenn School of Public Affairs Learning Community, College Republicans, Block O
Hobbies/Interests: Buckeye football, golf, reading, politics, and watching bad action movies with friends
What you have to see in my county...
In Monroe County, a must see attraction would have to be Raven Rocks. This outdoor area is filled with dramatic ravines and very unique rock formations. Due to these formations, Indians used them as shelter dating far back as 760 A.D. Raven Rocks is a great outdoor retreat with a rich history.

Montgomery

Hans Voss
Centerville, OH
High School:Centerville High School
College Major: Political Science
Activities/Involvement: Ohio Staters, Inc.
Hobbies/Interests: Both listening to and playing all genres of music, and Sports Fandom, specifically the Green Bay Packers and Ohio State Buckeyes
What you have to see in my county...
Bill's Donuts has the best donuts in the world! The Oregon District is Downtown Dayton's historic arts district.

Morgan

Luke Morrow
McConnelsville, OH
High School:Morgan High School
College Major: Animal Science
Activities/Involvement: New-Life OSU Christian Fellowship, President of Norton/Scott/Archer Residents Assembly
Hobbies/Interests: Piano, snow skiing, outdoors, animal sciences, and agriculture
What you have to see in my county...
The Blue Bell is an old fashioned diner located on Main Street in McConnelsville. This 50's style restaurant has been a great place to get ice cream, a milk shake, or a burger and fries for years. My grandfather would our there with his friends when he was a teen. My favorite week of the year is by far the Morgan County Fair. The fair is a place to socialize, enjoy fair food and watch animal exhibitions. The fair is run by the Morgan County Agricultural Society. This tradition, that is over 155 years old, is a celebration of the end of the harvest season. It also represents the role that agriculture has played in our county�s history and it is a part of training those that will carry the future of agriculture in Morgan County.

Morrow

Brett Logan
Mount Gilead, OH
High School:Mount Gilead High School
College Major: Mechanical Engineering
Activities/Involvement: The Ohio State University Marching Band (TBDBITL), Athletic Band, Romophos, NewLife-OSU, Buckeye Leadership Society
Hobbies/Interests: Music (listening, playing, singing), frisbee, basketball, soccer, strategy board games, video games, and spending time with friends
What you have to see in my county...
Victory Shaft-located in the center of Mount Gilead, the Victory Shaft was presented after WWI as a gift from the federal government to Morrow County citizens to thank them for purchasing more war bonds per capita than any other county Splatter Park-is rated as the premiere paintball facility in the Midwest, and is commonly visited by many groups and organizations from Ohio State�s campus. Home of the bi-annual �Big Game�, where over 1000 players for engage in a 6-� hour continuous simulated war. Mid-Ohio Race Course: hosts a variety races throughout the year, such as The Honda Indy 200, American LeMans Series, Honda Supercycle weekend, and Vintage Grand Prix.

Muskingum

Jason Thomas
Nashport, OH
High School:Tri-Valley High School
College Major: Engineering
Activities/Involvement: Intramural Flag Football and Dodgeball
Hobbies/Interests: Playing sports, going outside, movies, music, Ohio State Football and Basketball
What you have to see in my county...
In Zanesville, the Licking River and Muskingum River intersect, and, instead of having two bridges over them, Muskingum County has the only bridge in the shape of a Y in the United States. In Dresden, the home of Longaberger Baskets, stands the world's largest hand-woven basket.

Ottawa

Clayton Finken
Oak Harbor, OH
High School:Oak Harbor High School
College Major: Music Education and German
Activities/Involvement: OSU Athletic Band, OSU Rifle Club, Student Conduct Board for University Housing, OSU Speaker's Bureau, Patient Safety Coach at the OSU Medical Center, Lifeguard and Lifeguard Instructor at the RPAC
Hobbies/Interests: Music, theatre, religion, philosophy, German, swimming, reading, running, lifeguarding, shooting sports, roller coasters, anything outdoors
What you have to see in my county...
- Put-In-Bay, Ohio: http://www.put-in-bay.com/ - Perry�s Victory and International Peace Memorial: http://www.nps.gov/pevi/ - Lakeside, the Chautauqua on Lake Erie: http://www.lakesideohio.com/ - The National Rifle and Pistol Matches, held every year at Camp Perry, Ohio located in Ottawa County: http://www.odcmp.com/nationalmatches.htm - The Oak Harbor Apple Festival: http://www.ofea.org/view.php?fest_id=55 - The Port Clinton Walleye Festival: http://www.walleyefestival.com/ - The Marblehead Lighthouse, Marblehead, Ohio: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/tabid/763/Default.aspx - Crane Creek State Park: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/tabid/724/Default.aspx - Mon Ami Restaurant and Historic Winery: http://www.monamiwinery.com/index.html

Paulding

Kody Kadesch
Paulding, OH
High School:Paulding High School
College Major: Mechanical Engineering
Activities/Involvement: Stradley OA
Hobbies/Interests: Cars, video games, and astronomy
What you have to see in my county...
In my hometown of Paulding, we have a festival called the Flatrock Festival or Fall Fest to some. Flatrock stands for the Flatrock Creek that runs through Paulding. The Flatrock Festival has many attractions including: antique tractor pulls, a demolition derby, lawn mower races, horse racing and home-made-foods such as ice cream and apple dumplings. There are also displays of antique farm equipment, such as old saws run by steam engine tractors and old thrashing machines. The local fair ground is filled with craft shops and old time country singing. If you are looking for some old fashioned family fun, this festival is the place for you!

Perry

Megan Custer
Mt. Perry, OH
High School:Sheridan High School
College Major: Accounting
Activities/Involvement: Intramural flag football, basketball, softball, OSU Barbeque Club, Real Life
Hobbies/Interests: Playing volleyball and basketball
What you have to see in my county...
Visitors to Perry County should visit the County Fair for the Rough Truck Contest, square dancing, and delicious stromboli and elephant ears. The Backwoods Fest features different foods such as apple dumplings and omelets!

Pickaway

Andrea Williams
Orient, OH
High School:Teays Valley High School
College Major: Exploration
Activities/Involvement: OSU Barbecue Club, dance classes
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, dancing, singing, performing, sewing, baking, history, literature, movies, music
What you have to see in my county...
The best time to visit Pickaway County would be the middle of October for the Circleville Pumpkin Show. It is one of the biggest free festivals in the country. There are rides, crafts, shows, parades, and so many different kinds of pumpkin-flavored food!

Portage

Michael Mikovich
Hiram, OH
High School:Crestwood High School
College Major: Aerospace Engineering with Minor in Aviation
Activities/Involvement: Rocket Team, WOW, Scholars Program, Red Cross, Buckeye Bullet 2
Hobbies/Interests: Building rockets, airplanes, RC and autonomous robots
What you have to see in my county...
An event to see in Portage County is The Ox Roast. Every year the local church has a fair to raise money. At the fair, tons and tons of delicious Ox sandwiches are served!

Preble

Tiffany Schul
Gratis, OH
High School:Preble Shawnee
College Major: Zoology/Pre-Dentistry
Activities/Involvement: Health Science Scholars, Treasurer of the American Red Cross Club
Hobbies/Interests: Volleyball, working out, watching movies, hanging out with friends
What you have to see in my county...
"Whispering Christmas" at Fort St. Clair. It is a huge drive-through Christmas light display in Eaton.

Putnam

Erica Vorst
Ottoville, OH
High School:Ottoville Local High School
College Major: Business/Pre-Dentistry
Activities/Involvement: Pre-Dentistry Club, ALD/PES National Honorary, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Volunteer at Thomas Moore Newman Center
Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, soccer, friends
What you have to see in my county...
There is a huge bull in Pandora Gilboa off of State Route 224. Everyone in the area knows about it!

Richland

Matt Laser
Mansfield, OH
High School:Mansfield High School
College Major: Engineering
Activities/Involvement: Stadium Scholarship Program
Hobbies/Interests: Food, video games, music, staying in shape, meeting new people
What you have to see in my county...
For the kids, visit the historic Carousel in the heart of historic downtown Mansfield. Otherwise, I�d have to say go on a tour of the Ohio State Reformatory. There are guided tours throughout the year, but in the fall they turn the place into a haunted house, as well as doing ghost-walks and that sort of thing. You could also stop at the friendly, neighborhood Taco Bell, along with a visit to Gary�s Discount Outlet. Gary�s deals are only the finest of wares.

Ross

Addie Payne
Chillicothe, OH
High School:Chillicothe High School
College Major: Biology and French
Activities/Involvement: Block O, Honors Student, and Office of Minority Affairs Scholar
Hobbies/Interests: Art, outdoors, and relaxing on the oval
What you have to see in my county...
Chillicothe Paints is our own minor league baseball team that makes games fun with raffles and contests. Hirsch's Fruit Farm serves the county with home grown apples from the orchard, complete with all the fixings -- from cider slushies to apple butter. The family favorite restaurant, Jerry's Pizza, is a must when you visit Ross County. It has the small town appeal of a tiny local bar. Their ultra thin crusted pizza is unparalleled.

Sandusky

Jennider Freeh
Fremont, OH
High School:Fremont St. Joseph Central Catholic
College Major: Communication
Activities/Involvement: PRSSA, NSCS, Aces Volunteer
Hobbies/Interests: Rollerblading, hiking, fishing on the Sandusky River, and basically anything outdoors. I also enjoy live music, a good book, traveling, and going to the Columbus or Toledo zoo.
What you have to see in my county...
The home of America�s 19th president, Rutherford B. Hayes resides in Sandusky County. It is located in Spiegel Grove in Fremont right next to the nation�s first presidential center. Spiegel grove is the grounds for many exciting events. In the summer months they have ice cream socials and concerts on the Hayes Home porch. They give tours of the home and museum all year round. In the fall they have a civil war reenactment that truly takes you back into that time period. They also offer horse drawn sleigh rides in the winter.

Scioto

Eric Marasek
McDermott, OH
High School:Portsmouth West High School
College Major: Pharmaceutical Sciences
Activities/Involvement: Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, National Society for Collegiate Scholars, Ald/Pes Honor Society, LeaderShape, I BEAM Society, Real Life
Hobbies/Interests: Riding motorcycles and ATVs, church, my family, any sport, and The Ohio State University
What you have to see in my county...
One must go to a restaurant called Hickies in Portsmouth, and visit the Flood Wall Murals which is also in Portsmouth.

Seneca

Ryan Harper
Tiffin, OH
High School:Tiffin Columbian High School
College Major: Biology
Activities/Involvement: NROTC
Hobbies/Interests: Sailing, running, biking, camping and traveling
What you have to see in my county...
The Heritage Festival, Heidelberg College, and Tiffin University

Shelby

Ashley Goins
Sidney, OH
High School:Lehman Catholic High School
College Major: Marketing and Spanish
Activities/Involvement: Fisher Ink. Magazine/Marketing Staff, Fisher Citizenship Program, Buckeye Leadership Society, Winter Retreat 2008 with Real Life, Alternative Spring Break with Habitat for Humanity, and Intramural Basketball, Volleyball, and Softball
Hobbies/Interests: Sports, reading, music, socializing, organizing events, exercising, family and volunteer work
What you have to see in my county...
The Country Concert in Fort Loramie. It is a four day concert that takes place during the first or second weekend of July. People from all over the state attend, and most usually camp out.

Stark

Joshua Forsythe
Canton, OH
High School:Canton McKinley Senior High School
College Major: Music Education
Activities/Involvement: Men's Glee Club, Statesmen, Symphonic Choir
Hobbies/Interests: Making music, playing soccer, swimming, following the Cleveland Browns, Cavaliers, and Indians, and solving sudoku puzzles.
What you have to see in my county...
Stark County is home to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Festival and everyone should see the President William McKinley National Memorial.

Summit

Brittany Bennett
Akron, OH
High School:Garfield High School
College Major: Biology (Pre-Med) and Philosophy
Activities/Involvement: Program for Advising in Scholarship and Service (PASS), Bridge Early Arrival Program, Bridge Activities Board, Buckeye Leadership Society, Dancing to Zion, Peer Leader Initiative, Alternative Breaks, Major campus service events, Alpha Lambda Delta Academic Society, Diversity in Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Staying active and playing sports, volunteering in the community, traveling, reading, learning, playing the violin, having fun, being funny, and laughing!
What you have to see in my county...
Visitors to Summit County should see Inventure Place, Ohio Canal, Old Stone School, and Portage Path. If you have the chance, you should go to a Garfield High School vs. Buchtel High School football game, the Rib Fest, African Festival, and Twins Day!

Trumbull

James DeFrance
Vienna, OH
High School:Mathews High School
College Major: Engineering Physics
Activities/Involvement: Solar Decathlon-Core Team OSU Sustainability Team Circle K International Undergraduate Student Government-Government Relations Committee Siebert Hall Activities Council
Hobbies/Interests: Building a robot in Fundamentals of Engineering for Honors and a solar powered house with Solar Dacathlon Community Service with Circle K
What you have to see in my county...
Visitors to Trumbull County must stop by the Mocha House for the best cheese cake, period. The Packard Auto Show is also a must-see event featuring the W.D. Packard Concert Band.

Tuscarawas

Lauren Welch
Dennison, OH
High School:Claymont High School
College Major: Biology
Activities/Involvement: Global Health Initiative, Arts and Sciences Honors Program, Health Sciences Scholars Program, OSU Med Center Ambassador, Helping Hands Health & Wellness Free Clinic Volunteer, Relay for Life Participant, Alternative Spring Break: Duffield, VA 2008
Hobbies/Interests: Running, piano, photography, literature/poetry, catching up with old friends at coffee shops
What you have to see in my county...
I grew up down the street from a railroad depot that has a rich history embedded in Tuscarawas County dating back to 1864. When visiting my county, no one should miss Christmastime at the Dennison Depot Railroad Museum. An annual �Polar Express� train ride (based off the book by Chris Van Allsburg) is held for children to ride to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus. Some of my best memories come from a snowy winter evening standing in front of the glowing lights of the railroad depot and watching the cheerful smiles of elves and children as they board the Polar Express train. I have been a hostess on this ride for six years, and have spoken with many WWII veterans who themselves have stopped at the �Dreamsville� canteen during the war. The depot holds many other train rides for passengers to enjoy at other times throughout the year, along with some of the craziest events. During the bicentennial, the depot hosted a festival that had the world�s largest chocolate Buckeye. There is also a restaurant, gift shop, and ice cream shop nearby for visitors to take their families to relax and have fun. To me, the Dennison Railroad Depot not only stands as the strongest asset of my county and community, but also holds one of the largest impacts on my character. Volunteering at the depot gave me a love for history, education, and my town, and I am sure that for anyone who loves the sound of a train whistle, this museum can do the same.

Union

Josh Alleman
Marysville, OH
High School:Marysville High School
College Major: Engineering
Activities/Involvement: OSU Mountaineers
Hobbies/Interests: Snowboarding, Rock Climbing, Backpacking, Dancing, Swimming, Biking
What you have to see in my county...
August sees hundreds of hot air balloons. They're really big, really loud, and really cool. Honda Homecoming always comes through Marysville with a big parade of bikes. The "Historic Uptown District" sees craft shows throughout the summer bringing crafters into town. Whether theatre or concerts, Marysville is a great place for the arts.

Van Wert

Cassity Miller
Van Wert, OH
High School:Van Wert High School
College Major: Dental Hygiene
Activities/Involvement: Buckeye Leadership Society, Relay for Life, Students for Recycling, Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Hobbies/Interests: Scrapbooking, listening to any kind of music, drawing and painting, and being with family and friends
What you have to see in my county...
Something that is a must see in Van Wert County is the new Niswonger Performing Arts Center. It serves all of Northwest Ohio as a place for concerts, meetings, plays, lectures, and all kinds of other special events. The building was beautifully constructed and really is a sight to see in small Van Wert County.

Vinton

Jennifer Lowe
McArthur, OH
High School:Vinton County High School
College Major: Mathematics
Activities/Involvement: Women in Math and Science, Office of Minority Affairs' Bridge Program
Hobbies/Interests: 4-wheeler riding through woods on homemade trails, horseback riding, looking at the beautiful country scenery
What you have to see in my county...
Anyone visiting Vinton County must visit the annual Turkey Festival. It takes place during the first week of May. The events that are must see are the �Turkey Idol�, where students from the area elementary schools, high school, and junior high compete, and the Turkey calling contest. When visiting Vinton County, one must see Ravenwood Castle. The castle is a somewhat new addition to the area. While at the castle, one must taste the food there. It is absolutely divine, especially the Basil Soup. Also, at the castle, once a year, there is a medieval festival, where people come from many different places to watch the plays and sword fighting. It is one of the absolute must-sees of the county.

Warren

James Hux
Springboro, OH
High School:Springboro High School
College Major: Undecided
Activities/Involvement: Real Life, Intramural Sports
Hobbies/Interests: Huge Steelers fan and football fan, track and field, keeping up with current events, staying involved with religious activities on campus
What you have to see in my county...
An event that you see is Christmas in Springboro. It is actually a parade held before Thanksgiving so that is sort of ironic. The best food to get there would have to be the funnel cake. Another key attraction that is more well known for the county is Kings Island. It is an amusement park that is like Cedar Point but smaller, and with the same amount of fun.

Washington

Tyler Brooks
Beverly, OH
High School:Fort Frye High School
College Major: Sport and Leisure Studies
Activities/Involvement: Intramural football and softball, St. Thomas More Catholic Church
Hobbies/Interests: Playing guitar, running and other outdoor sports
What you have to see in my county...
Anyone visiting Washington County because it was the first settlement in the Northwest Territory. Mound Cemetery was a Native American earthwork now home to the largest burial ground of Revolutionary War soldiers.

Wayne

Matthew Malich
Dalton, OH
High School:Dalton High School
College Major: Civil Engineering
Activities/Involvement: Rock Climbing, Intramural Football, Pro-Life Club
Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, working out, video games, movies, swimming, rock climbing, and ultimate frisbee
What you have to see in my county...
Smuckers, Das Dutch Kitchen, and Demolition Derby at the Wayne County Fair

Williams

Aaron Appel
Edgerton, OH
High School:Edgerton High School
College Major: Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering
Activities/Involvement: Intramural football and softball National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Hobbies/Interests: Sporting events, swimming, riding four-wheelers, weight-lifting, playing video games, being outdoors, spending time with family and friends
What you have to see in my county...
The Williams County Fair in September continues to be the biggest attraction. The milkshakes and the sausage sandwiches are my favorite part!

Wood

Megan Meyer
Perrysburg, OH
High School:Perrysburg High School
College Major: Speech and Hearing Science
Activities/Involvement: 3D Dance Team, Buckeye Leadership Society, National Collegiate Scholar, OWL Program
Hobbies/Interests: Dancing, spending time with friends and family
What you have to see in my county...
Fort Meigs Memorial - where battles took place in the War of 1812, and Mr. Freeze - family owned ice cream place with the best ice cream ever!

Wyandot

Kayla Weaver
Upper Sandusky, OH
High School:Upper Sandusky High School
College Major: Agricultural Education & Agricultural Communications
Activities/Involvement: Agricultural Education Society, CFAES Student Council, CFAES Recognition Banquet Committee
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time on my family's farm, learning to play guitar, and meeting new people
What you have to see in my county...
Held each October, the Wyandot County Cornhuskers event features a friendly cornhusking competition, often at the state-wide level. This event also includes an antique tractor pull, several booths with antiques and crafts, and homemade apple dumplings! Wyandot County is also home to the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, Ohio where you will find beautiful artwork and a place to light candles and say a prayer for those in need. This has been the location of an annual pilgrimage since 1875.