Board conditionally accepts donated fairground improvements; engineering and permits required for beef wash rack
Jul 23, 2026
Commissioners agreed to accept several proposed capital improvements at the Morrow County Fairgrounds funded through an AWS donation (via the Morrow County Livestock Growers Association) but required engineered plans, Fair Board approval and permits before work begins—the proposed beef wash rack expansion raised specific floodplain and DEQ concerns.
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County staff presented a package of proposed capital projects for the fairgrounds funded by an AWS donation managed through the Morrow County Livestock Growers Association, including vent and pen improvements for the sheep/goat barn, an expansion of the sheep show ring, and a proposed beef wash-rack expansion. Staff and the donor’s representative described the benefits to fair participants and children, and asked the board to accept the donations conditionally.
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