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Amerifest 250 Event Criticism and Historical Programming
A local historian criticized the county's Amerifest 250 celebration for lacking meaningful historical content and wasting taxpayer funds, offering professional services to improve future events leading up to the nation's 250th anniversary.
2 mentionsLast discussed Jun 15, 2026
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Dan Nicholas Park Train Replacement and Tourism Partnership
The county is replacing its 50-year-old miniature train at Dan Nicholas Park following a 2024 derailment. A new $1.34 million contract with Chance Rides will bring two custom electric trains with ADA accessibility and wider 24-inch tracks.
2 mentionsLast discussed May 4, 2026