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LIMA — Warm nights, blankets spread on grass, and crowds oohing and aahing: whether you’re looking for a spot to see the sparkle on July 4th, or you just enjoy hearing the boom on any summer night, below is a list of some of the best spots to catch a fireworks show during the summer in west central Ohio.

ST. MARYS — U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan took aim at numerous targets when he spoke at the St. Marys Rotary Club on Wednesday, ranging from inflammatory but expected shots at the Biden administration, prominent Democrats and the Jan. 6 committee hearings to a more surprising comment seemingly accusing National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell of lying to Congress.

LIMA — Chainze Tucker, a Lima man previously charged with attempted murder in connection with a March shooting at Marko’s Sports and Spirits, was sentenced Tuesday in Allen County Common Pleas Court to serve 20 to 24 years in prison and pay $224,000 in restitution to the victim.

LIMA — Thousands of spectators on average converge in Faurot Park for Lima’s Star Spangled Spectacular on July 4th each year, making it one of Lima’s largest annual events.

OTTAWA — A 20-year-old Akron man pleaded guilty Monday to charges of making threats against Ottawa, although it was the wrong Ottawa and the wrong country.

LIMA — Officials in Lima got their first chance to look at “Vision 2040” on Wednesday afternoon.

LIMA — Dr. JJ Sreenan kicked off his campaign for state representative on Wednesday, saying he got in the race to protect constitutional rights and freedoms.

LIMA — The Lima Police Department will soon implement new technology to detect crimes, addresing its “manpower shortage.” The mobile device could become the department’s eyes and ears at a scene and even collect evidence.

SPENCER TOWNSHIP – A single-vehicle crash Tuesday evening left a Spencerville teen dead after his vehicle rolled over in rural Allen County.