Ohio county fairs keep 50 year format as attendance rises
Attendance at Ohio's 94 county and independent fairs increases with the same format from 50 years ago. Officials note broader exhibits including scientific displays, urban agriculture concepts, and expanded categories while racing and pari mutuel betting remain key revenue sources for many fairs.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio
Royal Cox
Agriculture Department
Cox
Department of Agriculture
Independent County Agricultural Societies
Prosecutor to Seek Indictment in Stamper Raney Killing
Warren County Prosecutor says he will seek an indictment against Wayne Lester Raney in the fatal shooting of Bradley Stamper of Indianapolis. Stamper's body was found along Lower Springboro Road after Raney's murder conviction for Dianne Decker's death. Prosecutor Ruppert will decide on charges after the October grand jury term.
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Lebanon
Warren County
Wayne Lester Raney
Raney
Franklin
Montgomery County Common Pleas Court
Dianne Decker
Wayne
Mich
Miamisburg
James D
Ruppert
Death Row
Bradley Stamper
Indianapolis
Stamper
Lower Springboro Road
Troy Gilley
Decker
First Junior Fair Sets In Butler County
Butler County youth groups including 4H, Scouts, Granges, FFA, Future Homemakers of America and Farm Bureau youth join Ed Haagen to present Butler County’s first junior fair starting Sunday. Over 2,000 youngsters aged 10 to 21 will exhibit in home economics, produce, livestock, steer, swine and sheep with a junior fair queen crowned Sunday. Roger Neal of Talawanda High School leads the 1971 junior fair board.
Warren United Appeal Sets 1971 Goal of 91000
A $91000 goal is set for Warren County's United Appeal 1971 drive. Kickoff is Sept 20 at Golden Lamb Lebanon with Ted Mauser as general chairman and Mike Norris as assistant and special gifts head. New directors include Dr Scott Swope Geneva Phillips and Marlene DeBord. Three agencies join 15 total: Senior Citizens Lebanon Community Services and USO.
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Lebanon
Warren County
United Appeal
Golden Lamb
Ted Mauser
Mike Norris
Oregonia
Mauser
H.P. Mulford
Marvin Hollingshead
Scott
Warren County Senior Citizens
The
Lebanon Community Services
USO
Indigent Felons Defense Cost $1.5 Million
Ohio spent nearly 1.5 million dollars in fiscal 1971 for defense of indigent felons convicted and sentenced to prison. Auditor Ferguson said total costs reached 1,499,999.67 with 178 murder cases involved across counties and juror and witness payments included.
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Ohio
Iscal
Joseph T. Ferguson
Ferguson
Cuyahoga County
Hamilton County
Montgomery County
Lucas County
Franklin County
Summit County
Butler County
Madison Board of Education Reschedules Monthly Meeting
The Madison Board of Education shifts its regular monthly meeting to noon Wednesday at the high school instead of Thursday afternoon. The change affects attendance and schedule for district proceedings and public involvement.
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West Middletown
Madison Board of Education
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Ted Kaltenbach
Franklin County Fair
Kaltenbach
Sively
Ohio Fairs Fund
Future Farmers of America
Vorhis
Butler
Hamilton
FFA
Gregory
Sregeegs
Steok
Bente
Warren
Williamson
B.T.U
Middletown Independent Insurance Agents Assoc
Tytus
Central Ave
Thomas F. Walburg
Miller Insurance Inc
N. Verity Privy
N. Main St
Moon and Adrian
Tony Tenore
Norris Inc. Agency
Monroe
Gorman Ins
Harold Sherron
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