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Trumbull County commissioners honor 4‑H members, mark 180th county fair
Summary
The Trumbull County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution recognizing 600 4‑H members and 95 adult volunteers, heard remarks from county 4‑H educator Ashley Meredith and several youth, and adopted a separate resolution celebrating the 180th Trumbull County Fair and its community role.
The Trumbull County Board of Commissioners on [date of meeting] adopted a resolution recognizing the county’s 2026 4‑H members and adult volunteers and separately approved a resolution celebrating the 180th Trumbull County Fair, whose theme this year is “Hometown, USA.”
Ashley Meredith, who identified herself as Trumbull County 4‑H educator, told commissioners the program supports year‑round activities and outreach across the county. “By supporting the 4‑H way, you are helping youth ages 5 to 18 learn essential life skills,” Meredith said, summarizing program offerings including school enrichment, camps and shooting sports.
Several 4‑H members stepped to the microphone to introduce themselves and describe their projects. Zane Johnson, who said he has been in 4‑H for 13 years, described veterinary and animal projects and said the program helped shape his plans to study environmental science and biology. Another member described traveling with the Ohio 4‑H shooting sports team and setting two state records during a June competition.
The resolution recognizing the 4‑H program notes an estimated 600 youth members and 95 trained adult volunteers who mentor and organize project work and fundraising. Commissioners and staff thanked the volunteers, parents and staff for their work and encouraged the public to attend fair events throughout the week. The commissioners also highlighted on‑site county booths at the fair offering veterans services, building‑inspection assistance, treasurer’s office information and public‑safety demonstrations.
The board’s separate fair resolution recognized local partners—including the Trumbull County Agriculture Society, the county Farm Bureau and Trumbull County Ohio State University Extension—for their role in planning and running the annual fair. The document cites the fair’s objectives in promoting agriculture, education and community participation.
The meeting record shows the resolutions were adopted by vote; the board closed the 4‑H portion of the agenda after presenting members with a small gift and inviting them forward for a photograph.
