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Red, White, Blue—and Chrome: community gathers for Veterans Appreciation Car Cruise-in
Allen County

Red, White, Blue—and Chrome: community gathers for Veterans Appreciation Car Cruise-in

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Jul 4, 2025

Around 80 vehicles rolled into the park for the annual Veterans Appreciation Car Cruise-in. Classic cars, tricked-out trucks, and a few patriotic paint jobs were all on display for the crowd.

Gunfire erupts outside Main St. Lima bar; No one injured, but LPD seeks information
Allen County
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Gunfire erupts outside Main St. Lima bar; No one injured, but LPD seeks information

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Jul 4, 2025

Officers reported hearing multiple gunshots around 1 a.m. near the intersection of Kibby and Main streets. After investigating, officers determined that approximately 30 rounds were fired from what appeared to be an automatic or modified semi-automatic handgun.

St. Joe's Festival celebrates 75 years of fun in Auglaize County
Auglaize County

St. Joe's Festival celebrates 75 years of fun in Auglaize County

  • Updated Jul 4, 2025

It's been 75 years of family fun for all ages at the St. Joe's Parish Festival in Auglaize County.

Lima hosts 2nd annual Fourth of July Round-Net Tournament
Allen County

Lima hosts 2nd annual Fourth of July Round-Net Tournament

  • Updated Jul 4, 2025

Faurot Park was the destination for the second-annual 4th of July Round-Net Tournament.

Freedom 5K kicks off Fourth of July festivities at the 31st Star Spangled Spectacular
Allen County
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Freedom 5K kicks off Fourth of July festivities at the 31st Star Spangled Spectacular

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Jul 4, 2025

The Star Spangled Spectacular kicked off a full day of activities with the Freedom 5K. Over 400 runners and walkers braved the heat Friday morning to take on the more than three-mile course around Lima.

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Wes Woods cooks up an olive smash burger ahead of holiday weekend BBQs
Noon Edition

Wes Woods cooks up an olive smash burger ahead of holiday weekend BBQs

  • Updated Jul 3, 2025

We head to the backyard with Hometown Chef Wes Woods to make a unique hamburger!

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JAMPD helps us celebrate the Fourth of July with some All-American Animals
First Edition

JAMPD helps us celebrate the Fourth of July with some All-American Animals

  • Updated Jul 3, 2025

Naturalist Lindsay Gallagher tells us how American history and nature come together with some All-American Animals!

Officials urge fireworks safety ahead of holiday weekend
Allen County

Officials urge fireworks safety ahead of holiday weekend

  • Stacey Myers Cook
  • Updated Jul 2, 2025

Lima fire inspector Warren Pughsley and other fire officials are reminding Ohioans that fireworks and alcohol do not mix, as impaired judgment and slower response times can lead to dangerous or even deadly consequences.

Ohio State Highway Patrol will be out this Fourth of July
Allen County
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Ohio State Highway Patrol will be out this Fourth of July

  • Updated Jul 2, 2025

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding you to have a safe and responsible 4th of July weekend.

Springfield Fireworks gearing up for July 4th
Hancock County
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Springfield Fireworks gearing up for July 4th

  • Pearl Lewandowski
  • Updated Jul 2, 2025

We stopped by Springfield Fireworks in Bluffton to see what people are shopping for this year.

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