Olympic Opening Seeks Shared Humanity Amidst Skepticism
The Rio opening gala highlighted unity across nations with stories of historic bonds at past Games. Doping fears linger as Russia faces scrutiny and IOC plans retesting. Despite costs and crime concerns, officials praise the Olympic spirit and fans in Rio begin to feel the global moment.
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Copacabana
Zoning Hearing On Methadone Clinic Draws Community Voices
Residents and business owners in Shenango Township raised concerns over a proposed methadone clinic zoning change. Opponents cited traffic, water runoff, and safety for pedestrians on New Butler Road, plus questions about need and impact during a five year tax abatement.
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Dan Mooney
New Butler Road
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Willowbrook
Sharon Hodge
Union Township
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Cranberry
Sam Biasucci
Shenango Township
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Lawyer in Mercer County case blasts wiretap claims amid recording dispute
The case involves Tamara L Bucher and case participants charged after a 2015 Coolspring Township robbery probe. A secret recording of the alleged victim's phone call and subsequent distribution by Bucher sparked defense claims that a cellphone recording isn’t a wiretap. Attorneys allege political motivation and dispute the state’s handling of the charges amid ongoing preliminary proceedings.
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Mercer County
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Action costs estimated at 4 to 5 million in letter
The action costs were estimated at 4 million to 5 million in a letter to Danko, now the pursued option. Officials had urged the mayor to keep negotiations while an inspection found continuing the project too costly. Mastrangelo declined comment, and Jameson Hospital’s spokesperson could not be reached.
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Prosecutors Withdraw Charges After Cooperation Deal
Prosecutors withdrew charges against Bucker in December after she agreed to cooperate in the case against Booker. Joe Pinchot writes for The Sharon Herald.
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