January 8, 2025, press release from the Mercer County Board of Developmental Disabilities: CELINA, Ohio — The annual Showdown of the Mercer County Special Olympics vs. the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department is set for Monday, January 13th at the Celina Field House. “We are thrilled to bring this game back to the Field House this year,” said Sam Fledderjohann, Mercer County Special Olympics Coordinator. “Last year was a huge success, and we’re excited to do it again!”

There are few experiences like showing an animal at the county fair, and the Mercer County Board of Developmental Disabilities is making sure nobody misses out. Bethany Ulrick has that story. "Share the Ring" returned to the Mercer County Fair for its second year, with about double the number of participants as the first. Participation is free, and guest showmen get to learn all about their animal, lead it around the arena, and tell the crowd a little about themselves. Each is paired with a 4-H student who volunteered to help them.