Photos: Culpepper & Merriweather Circus arrives in Granville

Wendell, a male lion who is part of the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus looks at crew members as they set up the "big top" tent on Monday, June 23, 2025 at Boggios in Granville. Wendell was adopted by the circus after his previous owner could no longer care for him. The circus held two 90-minute shows and was sponsored by the Village of Granville and Boggio's Orchard & Produce, LLC. For 32 weeks of the year, Culpepper & Merriweather circus brings an action-packed 90 minute show to over 200 towns in 17 different states. (Scott Anderson)