AN OMINOUS SKY coupled with the defiance of the sun hovered over the Garrett County Fair in McHenry earlier this week, a condition that made all of the colors of the annual event even brighter. Despite the threatening circumstances, the fairgrounds have remained completely dry so far this week, as widely scattered showers throughout the region have fallen elsewhere (knock on wood). This photo was taken by Michael Reed, a member of the Garrett County Photography Club. The 52nd annual fair will continue through Saturday evening.

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