Good morning, Marion County. The countdown is on for music lovers as Plain City's Rock the Clock festival announces its 2025 return featuring country star Dylan Scott. Since 2017, this beloved event has transformed Uptown Plain City into a vibrant celebration of music, food, and community spirit. With tickets ranging from $20 to $75 (and free entry for the little ones), July 26 promises to deliver summer memories worth marking your calendar for.
Nature's most impressive aerial performers recently dazzled Washington County library patrons as the Ohio School of Falconry brought hawks, owls, and falcons for an educational showcase. Meanwhile, tiny trunks are causing big excitement at the Columbus Zoo where a 215-pound baby elephant just joined the family. The female calf, born to 16-year-old Sunny after a 22-month pregnancy, represents an important milestone in conservation efforts for the endangered Asian elephant population.
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🎵 Plain City's Rock the Clock festival returns with country star Dylan Scott. The popular music event, hosted by The Grainery since 2017, will take place on July 26, 2025, with gates opening at 1 p.m. Tickets range from $20 for general admission to $75 for VIP pit access, with free entry for children under 10. Beyond the headliner performance, attendees can enjoy local food trucks, vendors, and family-friendly activities throughout Uptown Plain City's charming streets. Festival organizers recommend purchasing tickets online for quicker entry and checking FAQs for important day-of information.
🦅 Falcons and owls captivate Washington County library visitors. The Ohio School of Falconry delivered an educational spectacle at multiple library branches, showcasing hawks, owls, falcons, and buzzards to engaged audiences. Lead Falconer Sean O'Hara combined humor with education as he explained the 90% mortality rate of young raptors in the wild. Lucky audience members even had the opportunity to have trained birds land on their outstretched arms during the interactive demonstration. The for-profit organization uses proceeds to support bird rehabilitators and wildlife educators across Ohio.
🐘 Tiny trunk alert! Columbus Zoo welcomes 215-pound baby elephant. The female calf was born to 16-year-old Asian elephant Sundara (Sunny) early Wednesday morning after a 22-month pregnancy. Already showing strong maternal instincts, Sunny is nursing and bonding with her daughter as they begin to explore their habitat together. This birth marks an important milestone for endangered Asian elephant conservation efforts at the zoo. Another elephant, 38-year-old Phoebe, is also expecting a calf this fall as part of the Species Survival Plan program.
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