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Memorial bench to honor Falls grad

NEWTON FALLS — In September 2011, Newton Falls graduate Dale Settle Jr. died at age 22 after being shot while he and two others were driving to a Bible study class when he was a business major at the University of Akron. His classmates from the class of 2007 want to remember their fellow ...

Marine veteran continues service at home

HOWLAND — For Corban Baker, serving others did not end when his military career concluded. Today, as Outreach Coordinator for the Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission, he helps fellow veterans and their families access benefits and services they have earned through their ...

At least 7 dead from days of heavy rain, flooding in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS — Days of storms and flooding in Indiana left at least seven people dead as floodwaters receded in Indianapolis’ White River and rains eased in other parts of the state Sunday. Frank Gounder was among the Indianapolis residents assessing the damage Sunday, which also ...

Wollitz: Changing temperatures a ‘good sign’ for anglers

Water temperatures throughout Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania are slowly dropping after peaking in the mid-to-upper-80s a few weeks ago, which is a good sign for anglers yearning for the autumn uptick in fish activity. Several days ago, I was seeing lake water temperatures ranging from 74 to 76 degrees, around 10 degrees lower than what I observed in late July. Whether you are chasing largemouth or smallmouth bass, walleyes or crappies, cooling water brings high hopes for anglers. Dips in temperature trigger increased feeding behavior, making it more likely that fish will ...

Former police chief being paid $56,060 for unused PTO

WARREN — Former Warren police Chief Eric Merkel’s personnel file may not benefit him and the city as they defend themselves against three pending federal lawsuits seeking damages for the sex offenses former Warren police officer Michael Edwards Jr. committed against several women. The ...