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Resident tells commission to avoid redeveloping original fairgrounds, cites noise, safety and springs

5830278 · August 19, 2025
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Christie Sperling, a long‑time resident near the county fairgrounds, urged the Williams County Commission to avoid redeveloping the original fairgrounds site, citing noise, fireworks, unstable springs and narrow roads.

Christie Sperling, a resident who said her family has lived near the county fairgrounds since 1988, addressed the Williams County Commission during public comment to urge caution if the county plans to obtain and redevelop the original fairgrounds site.

"My name is Christie Sperling. I live right grounds. I see that you guys are planning to obtain the fairgrounds, right?" Sperling said. She described living across from the racetrack for 34 years and raised multiple concerns: noise and fireworks, apparent lack of…

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