Sylvania native, 22, crowned Miss Ohio

Associated Press

MANSFIELD, Ohio

The new Miss Ohio says she’s excited to represent the state after years of near-misses.

Becky Minger was crowned Saturday night in Mansfield. The 22-year-old graduate of Bowling Green State University competed in the state pageant five times and was last year’s first runner-up.

The Sylvania native captured the title this year from a field of 25 other contestants, winning a $10,000 scholarship and other prizes.

Minger will compete for the Miss America title Jan. 15 in Las Vegas.

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