Shannon’s Backyard BBQ has recently opened at 224 N. Fulton in Wauseon, taking over a space that formerly housed the Family Diner. It’s a full-fledged family operation owned by former Family Diner manager Elizabeth Shannon and her husband and chef, Martin. Their daughter Justice also works for her parents as well as Elizabeth’s brother Joe Suarez and two of her cousins as well. They are open Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM and offer a variety of smoked barbeque entrees. Pictured (L to R): Bill Drummer, Executive Director of the Wauseon Chamber of Commerce (WCC), Janice May (WCC), Gina Saaf (WCC), Leigh Ann Yungmann (WCC), Joe Suarez (Employee), Heather Wilson (WCC), Amy Furgeson (WCC), Justice Shannon (Employee), Virginia Martinez(Employee), Martin Shannon (Owner), Kristy Snyder (President of WCC), Elizabeth Shannon (w/scissors – Owner), Pat Riley (WCC), Gloria Kuntz (WCC), Kathy Huner (Wauseon Mayor), Sue Derringer (WCC), Jessica Vietmeier (WCC)