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Elliott, Culp

Brian and Cathy Elliott of Zanesfield announce the engagement of their daughter, Holly Nicole Elliott, to Jonathan David Culp, son of Jim and Luann Culp of West Mansfield.

The bride-elect, a 2003 graduate of Benjamin Logan High School, earned a license from the Ohio State Beauty Academy and is currently a hair stylist at a Charles Penzone Salon in Columbus.

Her fiancé, a 2001 graduate of Ben Logan, graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in biology from The Ohio State University and is a third-year student at the OSU College of Optometry.

The couple exchanges vows at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at the West Mansfield United Methodist Church.

Graney, Longbrake

Jim and Sue Longbrake of DeGraff announce the engagement of their son, Jason Kyle Longbrake of Upper Arlington, to Christina Marie Graney of Columbus, a daughter of Jerome and Kathy Graney of Omaha, Neb.

The bride-elect is a 2000 Marian High School graduate and a 2004 University of Dayton graduate with a bachelor of science in electrical engineering. She works as an electrical engineer for W.D. Partners, Architects & Engineers in Dublin.

Her fiance is a 1996 Riverside High School graduate and attended Columbus State Community College and The Ohio State University for architectural design. He is a project lead for W.D. Partners, Architects & Engineers.

The couple exchanges vows Nov. 8 at St. Leo Catholic Church in Omaha.

Cooksey, Campbell

David W. and Carol Campbell of Bellefontaine announce the engagement of their son, David S. Campbell to Laura E. Cooksey, a daughter of Thomas R. and Heidi Cooksey of West Liberty.

The bride-elect, a 2005 West Liberty-Salem High School graduate, is a fulltime student at Clark State Community College studying elementary education.

Her fiancé is a 2004 Riverside High School graduate. He holds an associate’s degree in fine arts from Edison State Community College and is attending Wright State University to complete his bachelor’s degree in fine arts.

The couple exchanges vows July 25, 2009, at Gretna Brethren Church, Bellefontaine.

Perdue, Brown

Raymond and Roxanne Johnston of Bellefontaine and Lou and Deb Brown of New Bremen announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their children, Grace Perdue and Justin Brown.

The bride-elect, a 2003 Indian Lake High School and 2006 Rhodes State College graduate, will complete studies at The Ohio State University in 2009, where she is a student planner and admissions assistant.

Her fiancé, a 2005 New Bremen High School and 2007 Rhodes State College graduate, is a senior network administrator for Miller’s Textile Services.

The couple exchanges vows at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Bellefontaine.

Fullenkamp, Riedmiller

Delbert and Kathy Fullenkamp of Bellefontaine announce the engagement of their daughter, Jill Marie Fullenkamp, to Michael Joseph Riedmiller II, a son of Michael Riedmiller of West Liberty and Rita Riedmiller of Rushsylvania.

The bride-elect, a 2001 Bellefontaine High School graduate, received her bachelor’s degree in social work in 2005 and master’s degree in 2006, both from Ohio University. She is employed at Adriel Inc. in West Liberty as a foster care and adoption therapist.

Her fiancé, a 1998 Benjamin Logan High School graduate, is an equipment operator for CSX Transportation in Marysville.

The couple exchanges vows Saturday, Oct. 4, at St. Patrick Church in Bellefontaine.

Smith, Courant

Michael and Debra Smith of West Liberty announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Lee Smith of Cable, to William Edward Courant Jr. of Cable, a son of Tina Courant of Tracy, Calif., and the late William Courant.

The bride-elect, a West Liberty-Salem High School graduate, holds a bachelor of health science degree from Miami University and a master of physical therapy degree from The University of Findlay. She is a physical therapist for Community Mercy Health Partners in Urbana.

Her fiancé graduated from Dublin High School in Dublin, Calif. He is the general manager for Staples in Bellefontaine.

The couple exchanges vows at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at the West Liberty United Methodist Church.

Hindenlang, Christler

Beth Hindenlang of Waynesfield and Mike Hindenlang of Wapakoneta announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristy Lynn Hindenlang, to Joshua Aaron Christler, son of Janet and Brent Christler of Wapakoneta.

The bride-elect, a graduate of Waynesfield-Goshen High School, graduated from Rhodes State College with an associate’s degree in business and a minor in legal assisting. She is employed with Joint Township District Memorial Hospital.

Her fiancé, a Wapakoneta High School graduate, is enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves and works at Plastipak, Jackson Center.

The couple exchanges vows at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at Victory Center Church of God in Wapakoneta.

Luke, Wren

Carl E. and Deborah Wren of Bellefontaine announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their son, Adam Wren, to Alison Luke, a daughter of Daniel and Katherine Luke of Binghamton, N.Y., and Robert and Beverly Shelley of Holland, Mich.

The bride-elect, a 2003 graduate of Zeeland High School, earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary and exceptional needs education from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2007. She is a teacher of learning disabilities at Northwestern Elementary School in Kokomo, Ind.

Her fiancé, a 2003 Benjamin Logan High School graduate, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English, writing and political science from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2007. He is a policy analyst in the Indiana State Senate Majority Communications Office in Indianapolis.

The couple exchanges vows Aug. 3 at Dimnent Memorial Chapel in Holland, Mich.

Fisher, VanSchoyck

Terri and William Warwick of Bellefontaine announce the engagement of their daughter, Candice N. Fisher, to Christopher E. VanSchoyck, son of Peggy and Duke Alloway of Bellefontaine.

The couple exchanges vows in a private outdoor ceremony in Yellow Springs.

McKellop, Carlson

Terry and Jill McKellop of Zanesfield announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kendra Marie McKellop, to Thomas Carlson, son of Gary and Dana Jones of Russells Point.

The bride-elect, a 2006 graduate of Benjamin Logan High School, recently completed her sophomore year at The Ohio State University-Marion. She is an assistant teacher with First Step Learning & Development Centers, Marysville.

Her fiancé, a 2003 graduate of Jackson Center High School, is stationed in Japan with the U.S. Air Force.

The couple exchanges vows at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at the First Lutheran Church, Bellefontaine.

Fogle, Young

Thomas and Karen Fogle of Bellefontaine and Mary and Ed Kise of West Mansfield announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Marie Fogle, to Sean Christopher Young, a son of Robin and Scott Thrall of Marysville and David Young of Wooster.

The bride-elect graduated with honors from Benjamin Logan High School in 2004, and in 2007, graduated from Ohio Northern University with a bachelor of arts in language arts education and a minor in creative writing, with high distinction. She is a language arts instructor at the Life Skills Center of Dayton.

Her fiancé is a 2003 Wooster High School graduate and a 2008 Ohio Northern University graduate with a bachelor of science in computer engineering, with distinction. He is currently a graduate engineering student at the University of Dayton and works as an engineer at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

The couple exchanges vows at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at Castle Mac-OChee, West Liberty.

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