Emcee Bob Brown encourages contestants during the Carthage Paddle Battle on Saturday at Kellogg Lake Park. Also pictured, right, is Carthage High School Bass Fishing Coach Josh Beck. The inaugural two-day event was sponsored by Smith Midwest Real Estate and featured lve music on Friday night, a field of 13 racers on Saturday, food trucks and more. Organizers said they hope to make the Paddle Battle an annual event and expand the activities each year.
Globe | Laurie SIsk
