Thomas Rhett Rocks Wellington Grandstand
Country star Thomas Rhett headlined a nearly 90 minute show for Lorain County fairgoers in Wellington. The Georgia native celebrated his 2013 debut album with multiple top 30 hits including two No 1s and even invited audience member Jacob to sing during a playful cover of Friends in Low Places.
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Thomas Rhett
Lorain County Fair
Wellington
Lorain County
Georgia
Jesus
Rhett
Nashville
Garth Brooks
Jacob
Family’s fair tradition honors Clair Hill Director’s Memorial Award
Hazel Pitts receives the Clair Hill Director’s Memorial Award at the Lorain County Fair. Vandemark Jewelers provided the gift, honoring Pitts as this year’s recipient chosen by the fair board at the Lorain County Fairgrounds. Her husband Darrell Lee Award is noted in connection to the honor.
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Wellington
Hazel Pitts
Lorain County
Price and Klier named Junior Fair royalty
Michaela Price, 18, of Wellington Township, was crowned 2014 Lorain County Junior Fair queen while Ben Klier, 19, of Pittsfield Township, was named junior fair king. The pair will represent the fair and make state appearances over the next year, receiving a $1,000 scholarship each.
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Wellington
Michaela Price
Lorain County
Price
Wellington Township
Ben Klier
Pittsfield
Today’s Schedule for 4-H Events and Judging
Open class judging begins at 8 a.m. with rabbits and cavies in Barn 39. Junior Fair cat judging follows in Barn 15, and miniature horse judging runs in Ring A at 6 p.m. Other activities include dairy cattle in Show Barn 4 and sheep in Pavilion 2, plus poultry in Barn 38 and dog agility in Show Barn 4 with a Harness Racing event and a 4-H Band concert in Building 11.
Admission and Ride Details for Event Weekend
Gate admission is 5 dollars for adults. Children age eight and under enter free. Seniors age 65 and older pay 5 dollars. Thursday admission is free, with veterans and military free on Thursday with ID. Gates 1 3 4 and 6 accept credit or debit cards, others cash only. Wheelchairs at Gate 4 first come first served. Parking is free. MIDWAY rides cost 1 dollar per ticket, 20 dollar unlimited ride stamp 1 to 10 p.m. Thu Fri Sat. 15 dollar Kids Day pass 1 to 9 p.m. Sun and 1 to 10 p.m. other listed days.
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Veterans and Military
Judge Burge Corrects 2007 2013 Financial Disclosures
Elyria Lorain County Common Pleas Judge James Burge says he corrected 43 mistakes in his annual financial disclosure statements for 2007 through 2013 after a Chronicle Telegram review flagged incorrect details about his family's connections to Whiteacre North Ltd. He described the errors as mistakes and joked about not reading directions well.
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Elyria
Lorain County
Lorain
Broadway
Burge
Accused killer opts for trial before panel
Elyria jury waiver moves case to three judge panel for murder case involving Lamar Taylor beating on April 8, 2012. Austin Diaz 20 faces death sentence potential. co-defendant Clarence Adams III previously sentenced to 23 years to life after panel trial.
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Elyria
Austin Diaz
Lamar
Mark” Taylor
Lorain
East 34Th Street
Clarence Adams III
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Lisa Roberson
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