Fredericktown Tomato Show Schedule for September 8

On: By: Roxie Bell
Schedule of Events for Thursday, September 8
10 am-1 pm Enter flowers- Masonic Lodge
1 pm- Judging of vegetables and tomato classes
2 pm- Flower judging
5 pm- Register for kids’ pedal tractor pull (6-7 year olds)- Main Stage
5:30- Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull (6-7 year olds)- Main Stage
6 pm- Register for Kids and Critters Parade- Brickhouse Grind parking lot
6:15- Judging for Kids and Critters Parade
6-7 pm- Main Street Free Press Museum- tours and demos
6-9 pm Royal Princess Party- Elsa and Rapunzel will join the Kids Parade, do a show on the Main Stage, then head back up to the square for pictures
6:30-Kids and Critters Parade
7 pm- School House Rock, followed by Fredericktown Select Choir- Main Stage
7:15-8:30 pm Main Street Free Press Museum Program-First Baptist Church
7:30 pm Kid’s Prize Drawing- Hospitality Tent
7:30 pm-Granny Creek Ukulele Band- Gazebo
7:30 pm- Ryan Otis Bandy- Main Stage
8:30-10 pm Main Street Free Press Museum- tours and demos
9 pm- Cash Drawing- Hospitality Tent

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BBB Tip: 10 Tips to Avoid Buying Flood Damaged Cars

On: By: Roxie Bell

Flooding problems may lead to scam artists attempting to pawn off flood-damaged vehicles as standard secondhand cars. These vehicles typically show up at auto auctions, used car dealerships, and in classified ads. Unsuspecting consumers, particularly those living in regions of the country unaffected by hurricanes or flooding, are often fooled by fresh upholstery, new carpeting, and bargain prices. … Read full story

Is Your Insurance Keeping Pace with Increased Housing-Related Costs?

On: By: Roxie Bell

National survey reveals homeowners at risk of being underinsured

COLUMBUS – Ohio Department of Insurance director Judith L. French is urging Ohioans to review their homeowners insurance coverage amounts and features. With most home valuations having increased and building materials and labor costs high, homeowners could be underinsured leaving them responsible to pay potentially significant repair and rebuild expenses out of pocket.… Read full story

Governor DeWine Supports Local Drug Task Forces with Nearly $2.3 Million in RecoveryOhio Funding

On: By: Roxie Bell

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that more than two dozen local drug task forces in Ohio are receiving state support for their work to disrupt the drug trade and promote substance use awareness, prevention, and recovery. 

Nearly $2.3 million in grants from Governor DeWine’s RecoveryOhio Law Enforcement Fund will be awarded among 30 existing drug task forces to help them identify high-level drug traffickers, dismantle large drug trafficking organizations, interrupt the flow of money and drugs from international cartels, and prevent the sale of illegal narcotics to those suffering from substance use disorder. … Read full story