May 12—Clark County officials are still working to develop about 14 acres at the site of a former armory and in front of the Clark County Fairgrounds, but they are now looking for a new developer for the long-discussed project. County commissioners created space for a development that’s part of a makeover planned for the […]
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Springfest blooms at the fairgrounds
May 8—Saturday’s rain didn’t stop plant lovers from making the trek to Fiddler’s Grove for the 14th annual Spring Fest in the Grove at the Wilson County Fairgrounds. “It has grown from just doing garden tours to now what you see, which is vendors and music and a plant sale,” Wilson County Master Gardeners volunteer […]
One dead after University District shooting near state fairgrounds Saturday night
One person is dead, and another remains in critical condition after a shooting on Saturday night in Columbus’ University District near the Ohio State fairgrounds. Columbus Police Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of East 13th Avenue shortly before 9 p.m., where they discovered a man suffering from gunshot wounds. They then discovered a […]
Two hospitalized after shooting near fairgrounds
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Two people are in critical condition after a shooting was reported just west of the Ohio State Fairgrounds Saturday night. Columbus police said the shooting happened on the 400 block of East 13th Avenue in the Indianola Terrace neighborhood at approximately 8:38 p.m. Ohio child life-flighted after being struck by car […]
Clark County EMA to have full-scale exercise at fairgrounds
Apr. 30—The Clark County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will have a full-scale exercise this week to “enhance preparedness and response capabilities” in the event of emergencies in the community. The event is in compliance with state mandates, and the exercise will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, at the […]
Melbourne Fairgrounds moves closer to becoming a reality
Brevard County and the City of Melbourne are working on a proposal that could create a new venue for the city. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS The county owns a 50 plus acre parcel of land off New York Avenue in Melbourne. That land could soon be transformed into the Melbourne Fairgrounds, a city […]
Premium Sale takes place at San Angelo Fairgrounds
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Jimmy Barton with the San Angelo Stock Show Association shared some insight into the 2024 San Angelo Stock Show that happened at the beginning of the year and the Premium Sale that took place on Saturday, April 20. There were over 14,000 entries made this year at the […]
Eclipse brought people to Allen County Fairgrounds
Apr. 8—LIMA — A solar phenomenon led hundreds of people to the Lima/Allen County region Monday. At the Allen County Fairgrounds, people came from Michigan, Louisiana, New York, New Jersey, Pennslyvania, West Virginia and the northern parts of Ohio to view the total solar eclipse. Frank and Elsie Hostetler traveled to Lima from Hicksville, Ohio, […]
Teen arrested in deadly shooting in parking lot of Central Florida Fairgrounds
Teen arrested in deadly shooting in parking lot of Central Florida Fairgrounds Police made an arrest in the deadly shooting of a 35-yer-old woman killed at the Central Florida Fairgrounds early this month. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS On March 2, around 10:35 p.m. police responded to a shooting call in the flea market […]
Central Florida Fairgrounds ups security after shooting death of Lake County teacher’s aide
A deadly shooting is prompting leaders at the Central Florida Fairgrounds to step up security. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS It comes after 35-year-old Veronica Ramirez was shot and killed in the flea market parking area of the fairgrounds after the fair closed on Saturday. According to the Lake County School District, Ramirez was […]
OPD seeks suspect in shooting death of woman at Central Florida Fairgrounds
Police are searching for a suspect who shot and killed a 35-year-old woman late Saturday at the Central Florida Fairgrounds, according to the Orlando Police Department. Around 10:30 p.m., police received calls about a shooting at 4603 W. Colonial Drive and upon their arrival they discovered Veronica Ramirez with gunshot wounds, OPD said. Ramirez was […]
Deputies work to make sure Florida State Fairgrounds stay safe
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — It’s the final weekend of the Florida State Fair and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is making sure the fairgrounds stay trouble free. Nearly 275 deputies were on patrol during Family Day on Friday. They were also joined by the Community Action Team, which includes dozens of volunteers, school resource officers, […]