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LIMA — A fire destroyed a minivan Monday in Lima, the cause of which has yet to be determined.

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) — A gunman on a rooftop opened fire on an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago on Monday, killing at least six people, wounding at least 30 and sending hundreds of marchers, parents with strollers and children on bicycles fleeing in terror, police said. The suspect remained on the loose hours later as authorities scoured the area and police surrounded a home listed as his possible address.

LIMA — The Fourth of July is a time for families to get together not only to celebrate the birth of our nation, but to celebrate families with cookouts, good times and fireworks. The Freedom Run at the Star-Spangled Spectacular in Faurot Park is such a family event.

LIMA — Upper-level management positions within the Lima Police Department have been filled through a series of recent appointments and promotions.

ST. MARYS — The iconic “crown jewel of downtown St. Marys” has been receiving some much-needed renovations ahead of the city’s upcoming bicentennial celebration in 2023. On Wednesday, the group behind the project proudly displayed its progress as several lawmakers came to town.

The anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence is a time of great celebration. It is also a time of reflecting on where we have been and where we are going. The National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago, one of the largest independent research organizations in the country, conducted a poll of 1,053 individuals from June 23-27. Their findings suggested that many Americans are concerned with the direction the country is headed.

DAYTON — Alan Limke knew that rent for his Dayton apartment would be going up in September, but instead of just the 3% boost specified in his lease, he’ll be paying 9% more instead.

AKRON - Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan and the Akron police today are holding a news conference Firestone Park Community center in Akron, not far from the parking lot where police fatally shot 25-year-old Jayland Walker early Monday.

The Supreme Court’s latest climate change ruling could dampen efforts by federal agencies to rein in the tech industry, which went largely unregulated for decades as the government tried to catch up to changes wrought by the internet.

WAPAKONETA — The national, non-profit School Nutrition Association has named Lori McKean Brace, Food Service Supervisor for Wapakoneta City Schools, Ohio, the Mideast regional Director of the Year. The award recognizes the extraordinary contributions of school nutrition directors who manage effective school meal programs providing healthy, appetizing meals to students.