Fairground hosts “heavy” equipment show
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May 20, 2025
Remote control (RC) truck drivers at the Central Ohio RC Semi and Equipment Show Saturday were presented with a huge space to operate their vehicles freely. The space was divided into two sections, one for custom-built, show vehicles and the other for heavy equipment vehicles working in piles of dirt. Above, two drivers control their trucks in the show area, navigating up and over a bridge while carrying excavators on trailers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

Fairground hosts “heavy” equipment show

By Kyle Meddles 

Editor’s note: This story has been revised from a previous version to include the organizers of the event.

Remote controlled trucks and heavy equipment rolled through the area Saturday as hobbyists from all over the country met at the Union County Fairgrounds for the second annual Central Ohio ...

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