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Crappies can save the day

By no measure would I claim to be an expert on fishing for crappies, but I have been enjoying a pretty good catch rate this spring. The majority of my fishing excursions are for other species, including my favorite largemouth and smallmouth bass. But crappies are a reliable fall-back when the other fish are not in the mood. Crappies thrive in Mosquito, Pymatuning, Milton, Berlin, Shenango and other reservoirs in northeastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania. Their populations are healthy and their appetites are big, which makes them a favorite of anglers here in our region and across ...

Strahm’s legacy starts with Warren Western Reserve-Harding rivalry

Sorry to hear about the passing of legendary Findlay College football coach Dick Strahm, who died Tuesday at age 92. Sadly, his wife died on the same day. Strahm led the Oilers to four NAIA national championships during a 24-year run. He’s enshrined in both the NAIA and National College Football Hall of Fames. Strahm’s name is still remembered among older citizens that were raised in Warren as the first head football coach at Warren Western Reserve High School. He had a short run of four years before heading to the college ranks at the University of Toledo. Strahm is arguably ...

Bibee wins 2nd straight start to propel Guardians over Tigers

CLEVELAND — Tanner Bibee had eight strikeouts to win his second straight start as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Friday night to snap a four-game losing streak. Bibee — who went 0-7 in his first 13 starts this season — allowed only two hits in seven-plus innings, ...

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Football Legends dinner canceled The Warren Football Legends dinner, which was set for July 11, has been canceled. The post-golf dinner is still scheduled for July 12. Reservations are $125 per person, which includes an open bar and charcuterie. The post-golf dinner will start at 5 p.m. For reservations, make check payable to the Warren Gridiron Club and mail to: Ray Yannnucci (2168701036/ryannucci@yahoo.com) at 4014 Red Wing Trail, Stow, OH 44224. NFL will not punish Stefon Diggs Stefon Diggs won’t be facing any discipline from the NFL after a league review determined that ...

Pirates comeback falls short vs. Dodgers as Shohei Ohtani exits game

PITTSBURGH — Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani hit his 13th homer of the season before leaving the game due to left knee inflammation and Los Angeles beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-6 on Thursday night. The reigning NL MVP hit a solo homer in the third inning. He also had a single and walked ...

Four-run 7th leads Miami past Pirates

PITTSBURGH — Owen Caissie had a two-run double to cap a four-run seventh inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 on Friday night for their seventh straight victory and ninth in 10 games in June. Sandy Alcantara (6-4) won for the third time in three starts in June, ...