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July 23, 2025

Journal-Tribune reporter Kyle Meddles, pictured above, took on the Laser Shot shooting simulator hosted by the Union County Sheriff’s Office at the fairgrounds Wednesday afternoon and shared his experience participating in the simulated scenarios alongside Sheriff Mike Justice. The public is welcome to stop by the old Merchant’s building to participate until the fair ends. Children are welcome daily until 4 p.m. and adults can shoot from 4 to 8 p.m. (Photo submitted)

Reporter puts in some fair shooting

Gives account of UCSO simulator at fairgrounds

By Kyle Meddles

In the early afternoon on Wednesday, I had the opportunity to try out the Laser Shot shooting simulator courtesy of the Union County Sheriff’s Office, even going toe-to-toe in a shooting competition with the sheriff – and residents fear not, Sheriff Mike Justice is a crack shot.

The simulator, lo...

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Marysville crews pull road closed signs off East Fifth Street Thursday afternoon following a hydraulic fluid spill. The road was closed between 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. while crews cleaned the street. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

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Fairgoers scratch their adrenaline itch with the amusement rides on a bright sunny Tuesday at the Union County Fairgrounds. The fair runs through Saturday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

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Fairgoers scratch their adrenaline itch with the amusement rides on a bright sunny Tuesday at the Union County Fairgrounds. The fair runs through Saturday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

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