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July 18, 2026
“Sawmill Steve” Wolfe demonstrates how to operate the 19th century sawmill on display at the Miami Valley Steam Threshers Association Show in Plain City this week. Wolfe, a director on the MVSTA board, is one of several participants in the annual event celebrating the area’s agricultural roots. The show runs through Sunday at Pastime Park. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Living ag hisssssstory

Steam show preserves farming heritage

By Michael Williamson 

For those who participate in the annual Miami Valley Steam Threshers Association Show, the event is more than a just a parade and showcase of tractors, it’s a way to keep the community’s agricultural heritage alive.

When visitors hit Pastime Park in Plain City this weekend, they will notice the c...

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Above is a rendering of the entire proposed Harvest Ridge development. (Graphic submitted)
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Above is a rendering of the entire proposed Harvest Ridge development. (Graphic submitted)
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Local officials and residents not only have a say as more large-scale energy projects come to Union County, but they also can get legal help. That was the message to the county commissioners and conce...
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Gage Henry (13) of Marysville gets yanked by his face mask on this play. The officials did not call a penalty against Olentangy on the play. The Monarchs fell 31-8. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
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