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WAITSBURG – With the demise of horse racing at the Waitsburg Fairgrounds, and the agreement that future racing events are unlikely, the city of Waitsburg is looking at how to make the space more usable and relevant. At the Sept. 16 City Council meeting, board members approved a three-year plan to transform the fairgrounds into a space they hope will meet many current community needs.

A major change to the facility will be the development of a Little League baseball complex. The complex will consist of four fields, able to accommodate different ages and skill levels, as well as an area ded...