Good morning, Marion County. Mark your calendars! The countdown has begun to Ohio's grandest summer tradition as the State Fair prepares to transform Columbus fairgrounds into a wonderland of rides, music, and fried delicacies from July 23 to August 3. With performances from Foreigner to T-Pain and special events like Sensory-Friendly Morning, this 175-year tradition promises something for everyone—whether you're showcasing 4-H projects or simply hunting for the perfect funnel cake.
The spirit of giving shines through locally as businesswoman Cheryl Culver establishes a meaningful scholarship at Marion Technical College, turning her "eclectic career" journey into opportunity for future business students. Her initiative removes barriers she once faced herself, while honoring her parents' legacy and connecting to family ties at the college. Meanwhile, Dublin authorities continue investigating after a motorcyclist lost control on I-270 early Saturday, resulting in hospitalization and temporary highway closure between Route 33 and Sawmill Road.
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🎡 Ohio's biggest summer bash returns with rides, music, and family fun. The 2025 Ohio State Fair will run from July 23 to August 3 at the Columbus fairgrounds, continuing a tradition that began in 1850. Adult tickets cost $12, with discounts for seniors and youth, while children under five enter free. Visitors can enjoy performances from artists including Foreigner, T-Pain, and AJR, plus special events like Sensory-Friendly Morning and Veterans & Military Day. The fair offers ride-all-day wristbands for $33-$37 alongside traditional fair attractions like 4-H projects, games, and beloved fair food.
🎓 Local businesswoman creates scholarship to honor her parents' legacy. Cheryl Culver established a fund at Marion Technical College to support second-year business students from Marion or Wyandot counties. The scholarship aims to remove financial barriers that Culver herself faced when pursuing higher education. After growing up on a farm, Culver built an "eclectic career" spanning the FBI, legal departments, and university administration. The initiative has special meaning as Culver's niece, Christy, is Marion Tech's longest-tenured faculty member with 36 years of teaching experience.
🏍️ Motorcyclist crashes on I-270, rushed to hospital early Saturday. A motorcyclist lost control of their vehicle on Interstate 270 in Dublin, Ohio around 2:55 a.m. Saturday morning. The single-vehicle crash occurred on the eastbound lanes between U.S. Route 33 and Sawmill Road, according to a City of Dublin spokesperson. The injured rider was transported to Riverside Methodist Hospital, though their condition has not been released. The eastbound section of I-270 was closed for several hours during the investigation but has since reopened to traffic.
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