COLUMBUS, Ohio — The 13th annual Soberfest Ohio wrapped up this weekend at the Franklin County Fairgrounds, drawing hundreds for a celebration of sobriety, live music and community support — all without drugs or alcohol.

Hosted by the Serenity Street Foundation, the festival offered a safe space for those in recovery and their families to connect, share stories and find resources.

Jeannie DeLong of Lancaster, who is five months sober, said the event represents a new way of living.

“I got five months clean right now, doing it. It’s fun, it’s actually a new way to live, and I wanna keep going,” DeLong said.

The fairgrounds were filled with music, conversation and messages of resilience. For many, the event struck a personal chord.

“It’s not easy, but it’s worth it,” said Rene Sayne, w

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