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Grounds upkeep costly fair funding debate in region
The article details the cost of maintaining fairgrounds after the Barn 16 fire and the impact of public funds. It notes the county received a $532,421 insurance payout and distributes funds to the fair board for improvements. funding sources include state boosts from harness racing and a proposed racino project. Butler County reported the lowest public funding at $15,000 for grounds and buildings, while Greene and other counties show varying sums. The Ohio State Fair receives $250,000 for the Junior Fair, with the overall budget largely from rentals and ticket sales. Security costs run high, and maintaining fairgrounds remains the largest county expense, offset by tourism and event revenue.
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Fair Board
Fairgrounds
Wilson
Lebanon Raceway
Turtlecreek
Columbus
Cincinnati
Butler County
Don Dixon
The
Dixon
Dan Bullen
Southwest Ohio
Ohio Fair Managers Association
Greene County Fair
Greene County
Agricultural Society
Sheriff's Office
Bullen
Alicia Shoults
State Highway Patrol
OSP
Anne Ralston
Clark County
Nathan Kennedy