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🚗 Demolition delight

Fairfield County • October 13, 2025

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Good morning, Fairfield County. The sound of crunching metal and cheering crowds echoed across Lancaster as the 175th Fairfield County Fair's demolition derby delivered vehicular mayhem to delighted spectators. Drivers like Richard Barr emerged victorious through clouds of steam, while even the youngest fairgoers got their taste of derby action in the children's "power wheels" competition—all before Mt. Pleasant erupted with anniversary fireworks painting the night sky.

Meanwhile, murder is on the menu in Pickerington as "Clue on Stage" brings the beloved board game and cult film to life at The Theater at Violet Woods through October 19. Director Coreen Janetzke's colorful suspects and deadly weapons promise nostalgic thrills for audiences. On football fields across Ohio, Friday night lights revealed dramatic showdowns, including Marion Local's heart-stopping double-overtime victory against Anna—just one highlight among hundreds of Week 8 matchups that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

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☕️ What's Brewing Locally

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💥 Demolition derby chaos thrills crowds at Fairfield County's milestone celebration. Vehicles of all sizes crashed and smashed at the 175th Fairfield County Fair in Lancaster, Ohio, with drivers like Richard Barr giving thumbs-up through billowing steam from their battered cars. The October 10, 2025 event featured multiple derby classes including super stock, vans, SUVs, and even a children's "power wheels" competition where youngsters raced and bumped around the track. The evening culminated with spectacular fireworks launched from Mt. Pleasant, marking the fair's historic anniversary with explosive color.

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🎭 Murder mystery mayhem takes center stage in Pickerington. The Pickerington Community Theatre is performing "Clue on Stage" through October 19 at The Theater at Violet Woods, coinciding with the cult film's 40th anniversary. Director Coreen Janetzke promises a nostalgic yet fresh experience for fans of the board game and movie, with colorful characters wielding deadly weapons in a mysterious mansion. The talented cast brings unique energy to the beloved color-coded suspects, creating entertainment no matter where audiences look on stage. Tickets are available on the theatre's website for this rollicking whodunnit romp.

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🏈 Week 8 high school football scores flood in across Ohio. Massillon Washington dominated with a 45-20 victory over SA Cornerstone from Texas, while St. Edward triumphed 42-23 against Ontario's Clarkson. Close matchups included Marion Local's nail-biting 28-27 double-overtime win against Anna and Chagrin Falls Kenston's narrow 32-31 victory over Painesville Riverside. The scores, compiled by The Associated Press, showcase hundreds of Friday night results from schools throughout the state.

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Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.

-Psalm 55:22

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