Heroes celebrated at North Union

On Saturday, the parking lot of the North Union Elementary School became a landing site for dozens of local and area first responders and military personnel to show off their equipment and vehicles in a one-time, America 250 special touch a truck event called Celebrate the Heroes Among Us. Above, a member of the Ohio National Guard fits a young man with standard issue equipment worn by the National Guard. Below, a MedFlight helicopter takes off from a grassy landing zone at the school. (Photos submitted)