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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 ...

Fifteen-bout amateur boxing card coming to Girard

GIRARD — Local trainer and promoter Jack Loew, in conjunction with his South Side Boxing Club, will present a 15-bout, all-amateur fight card on Aug. 22 at the Metroplex Expo Center in Girard. His “Summer Slam, Battle for the Belt” show will feature two heavyweight Masters Division bouts with local favorite Chris Vass of South Side B.C. in the co-main, and Antwon Peeples will make his ring return after a two-year absence. “We have plenty of excitement in store for the night, with all bouts a meaningful battle,” Loew said. “Every fighter has something on the line as they ...

Town hall focuses on rising costs

LORDSTOWN — Everything was working like a well-oiled machine when Samm Lewis moved into her unit designed for those of middle income, but after the COVID-19 crisis, not so much. “Services have disappeared, and the carpets are threadbare,” Lewis, 74, of Warren, said about conditions at ...