Sheriff’s Department urges preparation ahead of fair

The Bartholomew County 4-H Fair kicks off Friday. Law-enforcement will be on the scene, including deputies with the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department. Chief Deputy Chris Lane says that kids, and their parents, need to take steps to insure their fair experience is a safe one, especially on the midway…

Lane says that’s is also important for parents and their children to make a plan, should they become separated…

Lane says that the Sheriff’s tent is a large yellow and white one next to the midway.

Lane adds that, with it being in the middle of summer, dehydration among fairgoers is a concern…

Health professional say that you should stick to water and sports drinks, while minimizing soda intake, especially on a hot day.

This year’s Bartholomew County 4-H Fair officially opens at 5 p.m. Friday and runs through July 16th.