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WASHINGTON (AP) — The prices of gas, food and most other goods and services jumped in May, raising inflation to a new four-decade high and giving American households no respite from rising costs.

When it comes to fixing a conceived problem, people normally want a quick fix. When the concern deals with Mother Nature, a solution rarely happens fast.

ELIDA — As Bernard Zwiebel scanned the pages of an auto trade magazine, the colors of a 1957 Chevrolet — canon coral and imperial ivory — had him taking a longer look. The fact that it was a Chevrolet added an exclamation point to his excitement.

COLUMBUS, Ohio - A company that identifies itself as an Ohio contractor recently sent out letters to Ohioans who were victims of unemployment identity theft, offering a year of free identity theft protection services, paid for by the state.

BLUFFTON — While the investigation into Wednesday’s house explosion outside of Bluffton is ongoing, the Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office said that any link to criminal activity appears unlikely.

• The number of deaths attributed to COVID-19 will be artificially low for the next two weeks as the National Center for Health Statistics implements a new coding system.

• The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized Moderna and Pfizer vaccines for children six months and older. FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf said the vaccines are expected to protect the youngest children from severe illness.

LIMA — The Lima Locos ripped off 12 wins in a row to end last year’s regular season.

LIMA — Protesters outside of Rep. Jim Jordan’s Lima office were collecting signatures to prevent Jordan from running for office again and decrying their representative’s lack of action when it came to the January 6, 2021 insurrection in Washington D.C. in relation to the Committee hearings tonight.

AKRON – In case you missed it last week, Dane Ebel did it again this week. And on a bigger stage.