Katelynn Valandingham, second from right, not only won the title of Junior Fair queen but was also named premier exhibitor at the Waterford Community Fair hog show. Also pictured are, from left, Liz Johnson with Jeremiah’s Coffee House, which sponsored the award; Washington County Junior Fair Princess Leia Barnett; Keith Allen of Newton Insurance; which purchased the animal; and Junior Fair King Parker Burris. (Photo provided)

WATERFORD — The market hog sale at the 2025 Waterford Community Fair saw the purchase of 230 hogs by 130 buyers on Saturday.

The sale brought in $469,075, with an average price per head of $2,039.

Results from the fair, where Dustin Ehrman of Steubenville judged the hog show, follow:

¯ Grand Champion Market Hog: Madi Zimmer, SL Homemakers LS Boys 4-H Club, purchased by Hi-Vac for $7,500.

¯ Reserve Champion Market Hog: Maci A. Zimmer, SL Homemakers LS Boys 4-H Club, purchased by Full Circle Oil Field Services Inc. for $5,500

Madi Zimmer, second from right, and her hog earned the grand champion title at the Waterford Community Fair, which ran Thursday through Sunday. Also pictured are, from left, Washington County Junior Fair Princess Leia Barnett; Grant Lehman with the Hi-Vac Corporation, which purchased Zimmer’s hog; and Junior Fair King Parker Burris. (Photo provided)

¯ Premier Exhibitor Market Hog: Katelynn Valandingham, Waterford FFA, purchased by Newton Insurance Agency for $4,100. Premier award was sponsored by Jeremiah’s Coffee House.

Market Hog Class winners

¯ Class 1: Clinton Erb

¯ Class 2: Addysen Griffin

¯ Class 3: Landon Giffin

Maci Zimmer, center, and her market hog earned the reserve champion title at the Waterford Community Fair. Also pictured are, from left, Washington County Junior Fair Junior Princess Sydney Lan; Matt Zimmer of Full Circle Oil Field Services, who purchased the animal; Chloe Tornes; and Junior Fair Prince Maddock Hughes. (Photo provided)

¯ Class 4: Evan Wells

¯ Class 5: Dalton Schott

¯ Class 6: Kara Schaad

¯ Class 7: Claire Giffin

¯ Class 8: Mariska Benedict

¯ Light Weight Champion: Addysen Griffin

¯ Light Weight Reserve Champion: Mariska Benedict

¯ Class 9: Nora Jones

¯ Class 10: Madi Zimmer

¯ Class 11: Hank Fouss

¯ Class 12: Syd Skinner

¯ Class 13: Colbie Westbrook

¯ Class 14: Clayton Miller

¯ Class 15: Mckenzie Schaad

¯ Class 16: Kaydance Griffin

¯ Middle Weight Champion: Madi Zimmer

¯ Middle Weight Reserve Champion: Syd Skinner

¯ Class 17: Mariah Benedict

¯ Class 18: Sydnee Cline

¯ Class 19: Sydney Barnes

¯ Class 20: Gavin Hiener

¯ Class 21: Gracie Hartline

¯ Class 22: Maci A. Zimmer

¯ Class 23: Katelynn Valandingham

¯ Class 24: Payge Lane

¯ Heavy Weight Champion: Maci A. Zimmer

¯ Heavy Weight Reserve Champion: Katelynn Valandingham

Market Hog Skillathon winners

¯ Junior: Zoey Hindel, SL Homemakers LS Boys 4-H Club

¯ Intermediate: Alyssa White, Fort Frye FFA

¯ Senior: DeLaney Gates, Warren FFA

¯ Skillathon Medallions sponsored by Integrity Paving & Sealing LLC

Market Hog Showmanship winners

¯ Junior: Kenslee Griffin, SL Homemakers LS Boys 4-H Club

¯ Intermediate: Maci A. Zimmer, SL Homemakers LS Boys 4-H Club

¯ Senior: Sydney Barnes, Fort Frye FFA

Hog Poster Contest winners

¯ First place: Lola Eichmiller, Churchtown Shining Stars 4-H Club

¯ Second: Maggie Fulton, Fort Frye FFA

¯ Third: Mira Hanger, Warren Wranglers 4-H Club

(Poster Awards sponsored by Integrity Paving & Sealing LLC)

Fair booth results

¯ First: Churchtown Community Crew

¯ Second:: Farmers & Homemakers 4-H Club

¯ Third: Running Wild 4-H Club

¯ Fourth: Ribbon Wranglers 4-H Club

¯ Fifth: Waterford Warriors