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COLUMBIANA -- An antique semi truck show planned for this fall will once again raise funds for the Columbiana Historical Society.
Event organizer and owner of Dying Breed Diesels Brayden Tucker said the show had great attendance last year, beating prior year records.
The Dying Breeds Diesel Family Reunion event was first held in the city in 2018 and is scheduled for Oct. 14 this year along Main Street in Columbiana.
"What makes me happy is people saying 'I want to come to Columbiana.' We draw more from West Virginia and Pennsylvania than from Ohio," Tucker said.
City Mayor Rick Noel said he appreciates the work Tucker and others have put in to have the event in the city.
There are several hundred thousand antique semi truck enthusiasts all over the country and Tucker said that about 90 trucks participated last year.
"The truck people are very gracious about giving to whatever we are trying to support," he said.
Last year the event raised funds for the historical society's Fix the Sticks campaign.
Tucker serves on the historical society's board of trustees but said that is not a reason why he chose the organization.
"They are doing a lot of exciting things to try to preserve this city and keep history. I like to think we can do that with trucks. I think we can coexist together," he said.
City Council member Amanda Banner said the event is a draw to the downtown.
"I think it a great event. As our Main Street continues to get busier with opportunities there, I really like events where the Main Street is a focus," she said.
The event will take place from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14.