Demolition Derby Highlights Lorain County Fair
At the 69th annual Lorain County Fair derby crowds watched about 3,500 spectators as drivers like Jason Thompson and Jack Edwards collided in Ford Crown Victorias. Referees paused for fire suppression while nine heats featured old iron cars and full size trucks with entry fees of 25 to 35 dollars.
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Lorain County
Jack Edwards
Edwards
North Ridgeville
Jason Thompson
Elyria
Tim Sickels
Thompson
Cuyahoga County Fair
Wellington Lorain County Fair attendance slips but deemed a success
Attendance totaled 126,423 down from 130,568 last year yet fair president Kim Meyers called the event a success. The week saw one day rain and crowds peak on Saturday with 25,199 attendees. Admissions were five dollars for adults and free for children eight and under. Roughly 500 vendors paid 1,000 to 1,500 for booths as Meyers plans to report revenue at the September 9 board meeting.
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Wellington
Lorain County Fair
Fair
Kim Meyers
Meyers
Strong quake rocks California wine country in Napa scene
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake centered near Napa unleashed gas fires and damaged historic wineries and buildings. More than 120 people were hospitalized as water mains and gas lines ruptured, hampering firefighting efforts. Gov Brown declared a state of emergency and federal officials coordinated with responders amid aftershocks.
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California
Napa Valley
Eduardo Rivera
Rivera
Jerry Brown
Napa County
Barack Obama
White House
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