LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, BUTLER COUNTY OH (FOX19) - Liberty Township will hold a 5K Run and Walk at 8:00 a.m. on the 4th of July, followed by a parade at 9:00 a.m.

If you are trying to drive on the affected streets, you can either go around or find a place to park and watch the events.

Registration for the 5K is from 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m., with the run starting at 8:00 a.m.

State Senator Bill Coley (R- Liberty Township) recognized members of the Lakota East High School baseball team on the floor of the Ohio Senate for winning the Division I State Championship. Coley presented the team and their coach Ray Hamilton with a resolution honoring their achievement during the Senate session.

"These young men have been a tremendous source of pride for their school and the entire Lakota community this season, and I am proud to be able to recognize them before the Senate," Coley said. "Their hard work and dedication has brought them success both on and off the field, and I wish all the players and coaches best wishes in their future endeavors."

This is the first state title in any sport for Lakota East, which defeated Perrysburg 6-2 to win the championship.

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FAIRFIELD, OH(FOX 19)- There may be a lockout; but, that’s not stopping Kevin Huber from staying ‘locked’ in to reaching out to the community.  Kevin, a University of Cincinnati alum and Bengals Punter in the 2010 season will be making an appearance at Mercy HealthPlex Fairfield to raise money and awareness for Sojourner Recovery Services.  Kevin was appointed as the Ambassador for Sojourner Recovery Services for 2011.  During the next nine months, Kevin will be making appearances and bringing awareness to the need for drug and alcohol addiction treatment services.  “Kevin is a great local role model and has been instrumental in assisting several charities in the Greater Cincinnati area.”  commented John Keuffer, Development Director for Sojourner.