1812 flag raised at Way library

The Way Public Library in Perrysburg marked the opening of the War of 1812 by ringing a bell at noon and raising the flag of 181 Monday, June 18, 2012. CLICK ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

Craig Gauger, of Maumee, post commander ofthe American Legion Post 28 of Perrysburg, left, and Bill King, Jr., of Perrysburg, raising the flag of 1812 at Way Public Library. At far left is local history librarian Richard Baranowski of the Way Public Library.

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Perrysburg Mayor Nelson Evans speaks at Way Public Library during a ceremony to commemorate the opening of the War of 1812.

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Enlarge | Buy This Photo Gabi Myers, 7, of Perrysburg, waits for noon to begin the ringing of the bell marking the opening of the War of 1812. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Gabi Myers, 7, of Perrysburg, begins the two minute bell ringing to mark the start of the state's commemoration of the War of 1812 at Way Public Library.

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The flag of 1812 flies over the Way Public Library as people in line for a free hot dog after the ceremony to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812.

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