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Good morning, Powell. The butter cow is being sculpted, the Ferris wheel is rising, and the smell of deep-fried everything will soon fill the air as the Ohio State Fair makes its triumphant return July 23 to August 3. This 12-day extravaganza promises everything from Foreigner concerts to pig races, with culinary innovations like Moonshine Chicken on a Stick tempting fairgoers alongside the traditional favorites. For hundreds of 4-H participants, this annual event represents their championship moment—their Super Bowl of achievement.

In a poignant contrast, the community mourns the loss of 24-year-old Ethan Perry, remembered as a "vibrant old soul" during a moving memorial service at Trinity Lutheran Seminary. Meanwhile, Celtic celebration awaits as Dublin's Irish Festival transforms Coffman Park into a slice of Ireland from August 1-3, complete with dancers, musicians, and the lively spirit that has made this event a summer tradition. Sláinte!

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🎡 Ohio State Fair returns with concerts, food, and unique attractions galore. The 12-day extravaganza running July 23 to August 3 features musical acts spanning from Foreigner to T-Pain and Trace Adkins. Fair-goers can indulge in new culinary creations like Moonshine Chicken on a Stick and Build Your Own Cinnamon Roll Sundae while enjoying attractions from pig races to butter sculptures. For many 4-H participants, the fair serves as their "Super Bowl" with competitions in everything from livestock to fine arts and craftsmanship.

💔 A community grieves as 24-year-old Ethan Perry is laid to rest. Family and friends gathered at Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Bexley to honor Perry, who was killed last month when former Ohio State player Kirk Barton allegedly struck his vehicle after driving the wrong way on U.S. Route 33. "This is devastating. It has devastated me, it has devastated my family," said his mother Roslyn Perry, who described her son as a vibrant old soul who could connect with anyone. The memorial revealed how many lives Ethan touched in his short 24 years, with his mother noting, "I know I raised a very caring human."

☘️ Dublin's Irish Festival returns with three days of Celtic celebration. The event will transform Coffman Park from August 1-3, featuring Irish dancers, musicians like Gaelic Storm, and dozens of food and shopping vendors. One-day tickets start at $20, with free admission for children under 11 and special Sunday morning free entry with food donations. Free parking is available at multiple locations with shuttle service, plus discounted Lyft rides using code DUBLINIRISH25. Festival hours run from afternoon until midnight on Friday and Saturday, closing earlier at 8pm on Sunday.

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