Rushsylvania Mayor Jason Miller, left, presents a proclamation Saturday, June 29, to grand marshals of the Lions Club Independence Day parade to Louise Norris, center, and Bruce Norris. The couple celebrated their 61st anniversary earlier this year and are longtime leaders in the Rushsylvania Lions Club and both are dedicated volunteers in the community.  (PHOTO | HELEN NORRIS) 

Ohio Horseman Council of Logan County make their way through Rushsylvania on a rainy Saturday, June 29, for the village’s Independence Day celebration. (Judi Wroten PHOTO)

Rushsylvania youth ball players rev up their patriotic spirit on their float during the village’s Independence Day parade Saturday, June 29. (Carol Stanford PHOTO)