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WASHINGTON — The FBI’s unprecedented search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida residence ricocheted around government, politics and a polarized country Tuesday along with questions as to why the Justice Department — notably cautious under Attorney General Merrick Garland — decided to take such a drastic step.

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LIMA — The Safe Community Coalition is hosting the Arrive Alive Tour at the Allen County Fair. The event will be held on Saturday, August 20 from 12 to 6 p.m.

LIMA — Ohio State Representative Susan Manchester spoke about the needs of children at the Kiwanis Club meeting on Tuesday afternoon at Milano’s Cafe.

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Shawnee High School has announced that seniors and juniors may pick up Chromebooks and workbooks and have pictures taken on Monday, August 15. Sophomores are scheduled for pick-up and pictures on Tuesday, August 16 and freshmen on Wednesday, August 17.

MEDINA — One of three men who were inside the vehicle that struck and killed a Bluffton police officer during a high-speed chase earlier this year was sentenced Monday to two years in prison by a Medina County judge.

LIMA – Keeping youth active through walking, biking and playing will be the theme of the next Bike and Pedestrian Task Force meeting on Wednesday from 12-1 p.m. at the Faurot Park Amphitheater.

LIMA — Rayne Johnson and Ty Herndon will headline the first Central Jam from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12 in The Central District (Spring Street at Central Avenue) in downtown Lima.

CRIDERSVILLE — The Cridersville Historical Society has announced that the two performances planned by the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus on Tuesday in Legacy Park have been canceled.