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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.

So, here we are, Independence Day. After a super controversial week with a Supreme Court decision (Google it if you don’t know), we have still come to the Fourth of July, where we celebrate the land of the free.

WASHINGTON (AP) — When you groggily roll out of bed and make breakfast, the government edges up to your kitchen table, too. Unlike you, it’s perky.

Motorists are getting a small but welcome break as gas prices take a pause in their steady upward march.

I witnessed the Boston Tea Party, the Battle at Concord and Paul Revere’s Ride.