BELLEFONTAINE EXAMINER Vol. 129 Friday, April 4, 2020 No. 91 AVAILABLE DAILY ONLINE @ examiner.org Honda continues production suspension through April 10 BY THE EXAMINER STAFF Marysville, Honda sales fell 48 percent in ers that were able to Transmission Mfg. at March, which followed remain open did so, Honda of North Russells Point and the strong sales for Honda focusing their efforts on America officials Anna Engine Plant. and Acura in the first two taking care of existing cus- announced Thursday that In the upcoming weeks months of 2020 and in tomers through vehicle it will again extend the while monitoring, the early March. service, maintenance and production suspension for company will continue to “Both brands off to a repair, while preserving all automobile, engine and evaluate conditions and strong start in the first 10 the health and safety of transmission plants in the make adjustments to its days of March, the their employees, officials U.S. and Canada through production operations in COVID-19 crisis quickly said. April 10 in response to the North America as neces- took its toll on March and In response to the pan- MARY RUTAN HOSPITAL PHOTO market impact of the fast- sary. first quarter sales results. demic, Honda and Acura Tammy Allison, Mary Rutan Hospital vice president of changing COVID-19 situa- “In undertaking these “Considering the have offered to help cus- community health, right, is joined by Honda of America tion. production adjustments, severe market impact, tomers who have financed Mfg. associates Thursday during a delivery of PPE items The company began its Honda is continuing to most Honda and Acura their vehicles through to the hospital. automobile production manage its business care- products continued to Honda Financial Services suspension March 23, and fully through a measured perform well in March. or Acura Financial Honda donates PPE supplies last week, made the first approach to sales that However, combined with Services with payment announcement of an addi- aligns production with declining demand from extensions and deferrals, to Mary Rutan Hospital tional production suspen- market demand,” officials cautious consumers, hun- as well as available late fee sion through April 6. said. dreds of Honda and Acura waivers. BY MANDY LOEHR The announcement Wednesday, American dealers were closed in the Honda is also providing EXAMINER STAFF WRITER effects each of the local Honda also reported the second half of March in an industry-first special [email protected] Honda facilities — the effects of the COVID-19 compliance with man- offer for first responders Marysville and East pandemic on its March dates imposed on busi- and medical professionals, Honda of America Mfg. representatives Thursday deliv- Liberty auto plants, the auto sales. Company offi- nesses by state and local out of respect for their ered two pallets of donated personal protective equipment Performance cials said by the end of the governments.” contributions to commu- (PPE) to Mary Rutan Hospital to assist area medical profes- Manufacturing Center at month, American Honda Honda and Acura deal- nities across the country sionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Donated items included face masks, shields, goggles, safety glasses, gloves and coveralls. The local donation rep- resents an effort across Honda of North America facilities to inventory its stocks of PPE and donate items in support Mary Rutan Hospital prepares for of front line health care workers. “In these challenging times, Honda continues to sup- port our local communities,” Tom Shoupe, Honda of America Mfg. executive vice president said. “We’re thankful expected surge of COVID-19 patients for these brave health care heroes and hope they remain BY THE EXAMINER STAFF reduce unnecessary hospital ers, physicians, infection real-time review of staff safe with our donation of Personal Protective Equipment.” volumes. prevention specialists and availability, supplies and Tammy Allison, Mary Rutan Hospital vice president of Mary Rutan Hospital is In addition, the project- team members in every bed capacity; preparing to community health, said Honda of America Mfg. has been a long-time community partner and this week’s donation of engaged in planning for a ed peak of COVID-19 cases aspect of our healthcare sys- maximize surge capacity; predicted influx of patients in Ohio is not expected for a tem are working together to vital PPE equipment is crucial to the hospital’s supply. and participating in plan- “Once again, the local the Honda companies come needing hospital care as a few more weeks. plan for various contingen- ning efforts undertaken by together in support of Mary Rutan Hospital and Logan result of the COVID-19 Planning for the possible cies in the event of a surge local government and County residents. This generous donation of PPE will assist virus, hospital representa- surge in patients at the hos- of patients who need hospi- health officials. greatly in the care, health and safety of those we care for tives reported Thursday. pital began nearly a month talization.” Chad Ross, MRH chief and the MRH staff during this critical time in our commu- Currently, the number of ago and continues to evolve Beginning in mid-March, operations officer, reported nity and our nation. hospital admissions and on a daily basis, Mary Rutan Mary Rutan Hospital enact- “We express our sincere gratitude to Honda, Honda R & that areas within the hospi- emergency department vis- Hospital President and CEO ed incident command D, Honda Transmission and their associates for this life- its are down, primarily due Mandy Goble said. structures to coordinate tal are being converted to saving gift.” to previous messages from “We are actively prepar- resources and direct actions provide additional capacity, Mary Rutan Hospital also is continuing its collection leaders and the media that ing for the increased pres- for the entire organization if needed. drive of PPE to provide the in-demand materials to first have helped to direct con- ence of COVID-19 that is concerning COVID-19. responders and health care professionals. cerned people to the appro- expected in our community. 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Ohio extends stay-at-home order; logs Zane Township building, 10495 Columbus St., Middleburg. HOW TO REACH US record jobless claims GENERAL: 592-3060 COLUMBUS (AP) — over 100,000 more than for of the extension. “This is not T.R. 209 bridge repair planned CIRC/SUBSCRIPTIONS: Option 4 Health Director Dr. Amy all of 2019 — while paying how we want to live. This is CLASSIFIEDS: Option 5 Crews from the Logan County Bridge Department will be Acton will extend the state’s out $45 million to more not what we signed up for, AFTERHOURS: (937) 407-0205 repairing a bridge on Township Road 209 between Township stay-at-home order until than 108,000 claimants. but it’s where we are.” Road 208 and County Road 11 beginning Thursday, April 2, May 1, and the state human Gov. Mike DeWine said Craft store company NEWSROOM Option 1 through Friday, April 3. services agency reported the extension of the stay- Hobby Lobby agreed to Nate Smith...... 1118 The work will require a two day road closure between the more than 272,000 jobless at-home order, which again close its Ohio stores, Mandy Loehr...... 1116 hours of 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. No overnight closures are claims for last week. takes effect Monday, Attorney General Dave Yost SPORTS expected. The roadway will be closed to all traffic. Scheduling Option 2 A look at coronavirus- requires retail businesses said in a tweet late Matt Hammond- ...... 1122 is subject to weather conditions. Sports Editor related developments in to set a specific number of Wednesday. 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FRIDAY BELLEFONTAINE DIGITAL EDITION EXAMINER 4.3.20 ONLINE @ examiner.org Local & State Extends ______n OBITUARIES n BELLEFONTAINE BEAT Tonya L. Dunn POLICE & FIRE Continued from Page 1 Tonya L. Dunn 55, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully with family by her side at OSU Son charged for threatening mother Messages seeking comment were left with the compa- Wexner Center on March 24, 2020. Daniel R. May, 55, of 509 W. Columbus Ave., Apt. 4, ny Wednesday and Thursday. She was born July 28, 1964, to Arthur was charged Thursday with felony domestic violence after In Medina in northeastern Ohio, dozens of cars lined and Idamae (Dearwester) Ilse. She is pro- he reportedly threatened his 75-year-old mother, Diane up before dawn as 1,000 food boxes were distributed ceeded in death by her mother and step- Gerber. through the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, according father, Idamae and Calvin Bozman; Officers of the Bellefontaine Police Department arrived to WEWS-TV. brother Raymond Ilse; and daughter at the residence around 12:55 a.m. and met with both. CARE Jamie Lynn Ilse. Gerber was frightened and told them she feared May At Rickenbacker International Airport in Columbus, a She is survived by her father Arthur Ray Ilse; her life- would hit her as he has in the past. cargo plane from Shanghai, China, delivered 83 metric long partner Randy Brunke; her three children, Jacob May was extremely intoxicated, officers report, and tons of personal protective equipment, including gloves, (Nikki) Stevens, John Dunn, and Amy Dunn. Her brothers, Mike (Nancy) Ilse, Hosea Ilse, John Ilse; her sister Tina denied he threatened his mother. gowns, goggles, masks and hand sanitizer. The shipment, (Wes) Harshfield; and two step sisters, Lisa Goding and He was arrested when he became agitated with offi- coordinated through the Federal Emergency Management Rosa Smith. cers. Agency and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Tonya enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, The report noted May had convicted in 2007 and 2008 Services, was not staying in Ohio but was bound for med- on separate domestic violence charges and in 2011 on two taking road trips and having back yard BBQ’s. ical distributors in areas of greatest need, then to U.S. At this time, there will be no service. A celebration of felony counts of domestic violence. hospitals, health care facilities and nursing homes, life will take place at a later date. He was lodged in the Logan County Jail. according to the Columbus Regional Airport Authority. Fake bills found in deposit CASES Wednesday, employees at KFC, 817 S. Main St., report- More than 2,900 Ohio cases are confirmed, with 81 ed two counterfeit $20 bills were used during Monday’s deaths as of Thursday and more than 800 people hospital- transactions. Bank officials notified the local restaurant ized, officials reported. That doesn’t reflect all cases in Alook back into the headlines… when the bill’s were found in a deposit. Ohio, because the state limits testing to those who are hospitalized and to health care workers. 50 YEARS AGO Hoverboard reported stolen FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 1970 In Alliance, Kimberly Holbrook said a memorial service Ron Culp, Logan County’s leading scorer Walker Evans, 552 Cooper Ave., reported Tuesday his will have to wait for safer times following the March 28 this past year from Buckeye Local School, has hoverboard was stolen from the drive of his residence. He death of her husband, Jeffrey Holbrook, 55, from COVID- announced his intention to enroll this fall at Urbana told officers he left the board behind and went to visit with 19, according to The Repository. Kimberly Holbrook College, it was announced Thursday by head basket- a neighbor. When he returned at 8:30 p.m., it was gone. urged people to take the coronavirus seriously. ball coach, Dr.Jerry L. Walke. Ohio Gov. James A. Rhodes said Thursday he would file a libel suit against Life Magazine over an article “resigned to eliminate me from the race for the United States Senate.” n LOGAN COUNTY BEAT John T. Scopes returned to a classroom Wednesday in Nashville, Tenn., for the first time since he was con- SHERIFF & HIGHWAY PATROL victed of teaching evolution in the famous “monkey trial” of 1925. He lectured on pollution this time. Robert Notestine Jr., owner of the “Bob “N” restau- Rollover crash leads to OVI charge sign and the vehicle overturned. Airbags were deployed. While speaking with Williams, deputies observed his rant here, and Jim Skidmore, R.F.D. 2, Bellefontaine, David J. Williams, 40, of Bellefontaine, was charged eyes were glassy, he was unsteady on his feet and he had a assistant manager of the Sherwin-Williams Paint Co. of with operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol moderate odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his this city, announced Thursday that they have purchase and/or drugs as a result of a single-vehicle rollover crash the Family Restaurant of West Mansfield and the breath. about 5 a.m. Wednesday. Village Inn restaurant at Zanesfield. The latter was He refused to submit to standardized field sobriety Deputies of the Logan County Sheriff’s Office were dis- opened just this week and Family Restaurant was tests and was transported to the Logan County Jail, where patched to the crash at north U.S. Route 68 at State Route opened earlier. he also refused to take chemical breath tests. 638 reference to a single vehicle rollover. The first TRC construction project calls for a one- Deputies said Williams had two prior OVI convictions Upon arrival, deputies located a sport utility vehicle on mile channel change of Flat Branch Creek and the in 2018 and 2014. He also was issued the following traffic its top, and the lone occupant/operator Williams advised excavation of a silting basin to prevent run-off on citations: seat belt violation, driving under OVI suspen- he was not injured. properties downstream. Excess dirt will be used to as sion, failure to control, failure to reinstate license, no Preliminary investigation revealed Williams drove fill on the first loop of the test track. The $30 million operator’s license and driving under a non-compliance through the stop sign at the intersection and off the left research center will be located on 8,100 acres of farm- suspension. side of U.S. 68, striking the ditch then a steel culvert. He lands in Logan and Union counties paralleling eight The defendant was released to a sober party. mile of U.S. Route 33. continued to drive into the ditch until he struck a road Huntsville Fire and EMS assisted at the scene.

FRIDAY BELLEFONTAINE DIGITAL EDITION EXAMINER 4.3.20 eMail: [email protected] EXAMINER Phone: (937) 592-3060 Sports Matt Hammond x1122 or Aaron LaBatt x1115 18 area wrestlers receive all-GMVWA honors BY THE EXAMINER STAFF Bellefontaine’s Garrett with a second-team spot in (106), Tucker Newland (132), Gross (195) was named to the Division III going to the Blayden Hurley (152) and A total of 18 local first-team squad in Division Raiders' Noah Clark (195). Zayne Reed (170). wrestlers earned all- II, while Ben Logan’s Steele Receiving honorable Area wrestlers on the Greater Miami Valley Boysel (170), Cadman Roose mention in Division III special mention list in Wrestling Association hon- (285) and Indian Lake’s were Ben Logan's Joel Division III included the ors near the end of the sea- GARRETT STEELE CADMAN HAYDEN Hayden Pummel (160) were Abbott (145) and Indian Raiders’ Owen O’Brien GROSS BOYSEL ROOSE PUMMEL son. Four area grapplers all voted to the first team in Lake's Lane Mefford (170). (113) and Jayden Sturgell garnered first-team spots, honorable mention spots placed on the special men- Division III. Named to the special (120), while the Lakers had while another 14 wrestlers are voted on by the coach- tion list. Voting was con- Landing a second-team mention list in Division Nate Cummins (132), were also represented. es, while the remaining ducted after the district spot in Division II was the II were the Chiefs’ Chelsea Grayson Dowden (152) and The first, second and wrestlers nominated are tournaments. Chiefs' Noah Yoesting (145) Horsley (106), Makayla Young Joseph Scarberry (195). Ohio State star Kaleb Wesson leaving to enter 2020 NBA draft BY MITCH STACY weathered a rough patch The change was evident in AP SPORTS WRITER that saw it lose six of seven his quickness and games to start 2020 and endurance. He also devel- COLUMBUS — Ohio play through the suspen- oped into an effective out- State star Kaleb Wesson sions of two key players side shooter, averaging plans to enter the NBA and the sudden departure 42.5% from beyond the 3- draft. of budding star guard D.J. point arc. Wesson announced in a Carton, who said he left Among those Wesson tweet Wednesday night because of mental health thanked in the tweet were that he would forego his issues and was transfer- his Ohio State teammates. final year of eligibility and ring. “What we accomplished declare for the draft. Kaleb Wesson averaged together, two NCAA Analysts have projected 14 points and 9.3 rebounds Tournaments and for sure him as a second-round in leading Ohio State to a another had we been able pick. 21-10 record and 11-9 in to play the season out to Wesson can sign with an the Big Ten Conference. the end,” he wrote. “There agent for exploratory pur- The Buckeyes won nine of were so many great poses and still protect his their last 12 to end the reg- moments, huge wins and final year of eligibility. He ular season and never got experiences we had has until June 3 to make a to play beyond that together that I will never decision. because of the spread of forget.” Wesson, a native of the the new coronavirus. Ohio State’s offense has Columbus suburbs playing The 6-foot-9 forward been built around Wesson alongside older brother transformed his body the past two seasons. AP FILE PHOTO | CHARLIE NEIBERGALL Andre, was a force for the between his sophomore Without him, the Buckeyes Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson drives against Iowa's Ryan Kriener during the first half of a Buckeyes and their most and junior seasons, drop- will have to look to Kyle game in February in Iowa City, Iowa. Wesson announced Wednesday night in a tweet valuable player in a tumul- ping from 289 pounds to Young and E.J. Liddell as that he would forego his final year of eligibility and declare for the NBA draft. Analysts tuous season. Ohio State 255 and adding muscle. key big men. have projected him as a second-round pick. Sports Stuck in Minnesota, Browns coach adjusts to ‘strange times’ BY TOM WITHERS especially hard on a young we just don’t know exactly AP SPORTS WRITER coach with a young team, how it’s going to go down.” but Stefanski is determined Stefanski said the CLEVELAND —Kevin not to allow it to alter his Browns are operating Stefanski’s title has plans for the Browns, who under the assumption that changed. His address fell short of expectations the draft will take place as remains the same. last season. scheduled from April 23- Stuck in Minnesota with “You’ve just got to make 25. It’s possible he’ll his family, the Cleveland it work,” Stefanski said. “I remain in Minnesota when Browns’ first-year coach has don’t look at it from any the team makes its selec- been holed up and riding other perspective than that. tions. Stefanski insists the out the coronavirus pan- I think all 32 teams are at lack of player visitations or demic, which has created the same disadvantage. It’s pro day workouts won’t challenges as he prepares for a very fluid situation. We hinder teams. the NFL draft and a season are just awaiting word from “We’re all in the same that remains in question. the league on how they’re exact boat, so I don’t think Stefanski has been going to handle certain it’s a disadvantage for any- pulling out all the stops as things, and then we’ll adapt body then,” he said. “We’ll be a stay-at-home gym and adjust accordingly.” ready to go. But is it a unique teacher - “baseball, bike The Browns were sched- year? Would we love to have rides, hitting some plastic uled to open their volun- more medical information? golf balls” - to keep his tary offseason workout Would we love to be able to three kids entertained dur- program Monday. But go out to these pro days? Of ing the most unusual foot- team headquarters in course, but we’re dealing ball offseason of his life. Berea is closed and with what’s out there. That’s And while Browns quar- Stefanski is awaiting word our job to adapt. But I just terback Baker Mayfield has AP FILE PHOTO | PHIL LONG from the league about how think because it’s the same been making his body buff, Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski answers a question during a news con- much contact he’s allowed for all 32 clubs, I don’t see it Stefanski said he’s been too ference in January at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland. Cleveland's first-year coach to have with his players. as a disadvantage.” busy coaching from afar to has been holed up with his family and riding out the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, “We have plans and As for Mayfield, Stefanski notice. which has created numerous challenges as he prepares for an NFL season that still then contingency plans and said he’s unaware of the Stefanski, who spent the remains in question. contingency plans for those brash QB posting recent past 13 seasons as a Vikings contingency plans,” he photos on social media of assistant, spoke to reporters “This is definitely test- with his staff and first-time Carolina’s Matt Rhule and said. “We’re trying to think his new, chiseled physique. on Thursday for the first ing my parenting skills,” general manager Andrew the Giants’ Joe Judge, are the about this thing and hit it Mayfield was criticized for time in weeks. He said his Stefanski said with a Berry, whose aggressive- league’s only rookie coach- from every angle, pending being out of shape last sea- family’s planned move to chuckle. “Strange times.” ness in free agency has es. He’s doing all he can to the rules and pending the son, when his regression the Cleveland area has been For now, Stefanski’s helped the Browns address make the most out of a structure that the NFL and after a strong rookie year postponed, put on hold like days are filled with Zoom some major needs. unique situation he’s com- the NFLPA agree upon. Is it raised questions about so many other things in the video conferences and It’s hardly an ideal start pletely powerless to control. virtual classrooms? whether he was Cleveland’s lives of so many people. remote planning sessions for Stefanski, who along with The disruption could be “We’re ready for that, but answer going forward. Nick Saban favors extra teaching time, not longer fall camp BY JOHN ZENOR field” over the summer to concentrated time that you grams in the summertime with recruits. speculate on what’s going AP SPORTS WRITER prepare for camp, even if it practice and not play is in that wouldn’t involve that They work on specific to happen in the future, is in shorts and T-shirts. fall camp,” Saban said on a much contact, or even any techniques in video ses- and nobody really knows. Alabama coach Nick The coronavirus pandemic conference call with contact, that would be just sions with players. It’s very uncertain. It’s Saban doesn’t believe led to the cancellation of reporters. “You have more as beneficial at that Saban made it clear he uncertain times. extending preseason camp spring sports, including practices, you have to point.” didn’t want to address “I think we have to fight for college football teams football practices, across spend more time on the In the meantime, he’s speculation about whether through the process of around the country is nec- the nation. field. So I don’t know that still doing the 7:30 a.m. there would be a football what we need to do on a essarily the best way to get Saban isn’t sold on the increasing that is going to meetings with staff - just season. day to day basis to make them ready for the season. idea of extending fall camp. be beneficial in getting on line instead of in per- “I never really answer good choices and deci- Saban said Thursday “If you look at statistics people ready to play. son. Parts of the afternoon hypothetical questions,” he sions, to the right thing at that he’d prefer some historically on concus- “I think if you could do are devoted to video con- said. “I’m sure that every- the right time regardless of “teaching sessions on the sions, injuries . the most simulated training pro- ferences and phone calls body’s going to want me to the circumstance.”

FRIDAY BELLEFONTAINE DIGITAL EDITION EXAMINER 4.3.20 Sports Patriots use team plane to help fly N95 masks in from China BY KYLE HIGHTOWER included legal logistics that AP SPORTS WRITER were only cleared thanks to cooperation involving multi- BOSTON — ple state, U.S. and interna- Massachusetts Gov. Charlie tional entities. Baker found himself in Chinese technology need of an assist to help company Tencent was a the state fight the coron- huge help in the process, avirus pandemic. Nolan said. It agreed to He called on the New gather the masks, got them England Patriots. through the inspection The team’s private plane process, stayed with them landed in Boston from to ensure their security and China on Thursday evening eventually their movement carrying more than a mil- on to the Patriots’ plane. lion masks critical to health “This isn’t in their care providers fighting to wheelhouse, but they control the spread of the thought it was the right virus.. Members of the thing to do,” Nolan said. Massachusetts National There was little margin for Guard met the plane and error once the airplane offloaded the containers of arrived in China, which masks onto waiting trucks granted the Patriots three for transport to warehouses hours to fill the plane with for distribution. the masks. They were on the Baker secured the N95 ground for 2 hours, 57 min- masks from Chinese manu- utes according to flight track- facturers but had no way of er data Nolan monitored. getting them to the U.S. He Tencent looked after reached out to Patriots AP PHOTO | ELISE AMENDOLA approximately 1.7 million owner Robert Kraft, who Palettes of N95 respirator masks are off-loaded from the New England Patriots football team's customized Boeing 767 masks. The Patriots’ plane loaned the Boeing 767 jet on the tarmac Thursday at Logan Airport in Boston, after returning from China. The Kraft family deployed the took on 1.2 million, Nolan painted in the team’s col- Patriots team plane to China to fetch more than one million masks for use by front-line health care workers to prevent said. They are working with ors and logo that is usually the spread of the coronavirus. Tencent to bring additional used to carry the team to equipment back from and from NFL games. the thanked the Kraft fami- phone call away and happen. This was a total an interview on Patriots.com China via a cargo plane Baker detailed the joint ly for their assistance. immediately went to work team effort on every level.” radio that the Chinese gov- The masks will be going venture in a news confer- “The Krafts were terrif- on the logistics associated Kraft Sports and ernment didn’t officially sign into Massachusetts’ stock- ence Thursday, at one ic,” the Republican gover- with this and did not stop Entertainment chief operat- off on the trip until March pile for distribution to point getting emotional as nor said. “They were a until they could make it ing officer Jim Nolan said in 27. Nolan said the hurdles medical personnel. Olympic delay adds workload, costs and cash flow uncertainty GENEVA (AP) — finalized, with the games include agreements for 41 much it will cost to post- the extra costs from its own NBC contributed 73% of the Postponing the Tokyo pushed back to July 23- venues, an Olympic village pone the games have start- insurance policy or billion- IOC’s $5.7 billion income Olympics to 2021 will make Aug. 8 next year because of of 5,000 apartments, hotels, ed at $2 billion and gone dollar reserve fund, the from the previous four-year the event more costly for the coronavirus pandemic. transport, plus the supply much higher. Japanese tax- official line Thursday was cycle up to the 2016 Rio de all parties, the While the new dates of goods and services. payers are expected to that it’s too early to say. Janeiro Olympics. Of that, International Olympic cleared up any uncertainty “All of this now has to be meet most of it, adding to It was also unclear how $540 went to the governing Committee acknowledged about the event’s future, re-secured for one year their share of an official the payments from broad- bodies of the 28 core on Thursday, although it there are still plenty of later,” said Christophe Dubi, budget of $12.6 billion. casters will be structured. Summer Games sports. offered few details on what question marks as the IOC the IOC’s Olympic Games The IOC was contribut- “We’re only just getting That figure is expected the final bill might be. begins to work with Tokyo executive director. “There ing $1.3 billion to Tokyo’s into all of this,” said Timo to go up for Tokyo, but it’s Four directors of the organizers and governing will be costs for (Tokyo local original operating budget. Lumme, the managing still unclear when the gov- Olympic body held a con- bodies of 33 sports in a organizers) and the IOC and Asked if the director of television and erning bodies will get IOC ference call three days after huge task to amend thou- Olympic family side.” Switzerland-based Olympic marketing. payments from their share Tokyo’s new dates were sands of contracts. They The estimations for how body would meet some of Broadcasters including of those revenues.

FRIDAY BELLEFONTAINE DIGITAL EDITION EXAMINER 4.3.20 Sports ‘Prime’ time? TE Ebron eager to start over with Steelers BY WILL GRAVES Ebron’s production drop knows?” Ebron said with a AP SPORTS WRITER precipitously last fall. He laugh. finished with 31 reception Ebron pointed to PITTSBURGH — Eric for 375 yards and three Pittsburgh’s long history of Ebron isn’t worried about scores before shutting him- success and Roethlisberger’s Ben Roethlisberger’s surgi- self down in late November. Super Bowl-laden resume as cally repaired right elbow. Ebron initially tweaked the primary driving factors The same goes for Ebron’s the ankle in early August in his decision to sign. Like balky ankle, which the and kept waiting for it to Ebron, the 38-year-old newly signed Pittsburgh get better. It didn’t. Roethlisberger is eyeing a Steelers tight end said had Following a loss to reboot after his 2019 season “a whole lot of mess” in it Houston on Nov. 21, Ebron was cut short after just six before getting cleaned up felt he’d endured enough, quarters due to a right elbow in December. even though the Colts indi- injury. Asked if he’s worried While Ebron acknowl- cated they felt otherwise. about Roethlisberger return- edged he wouldn’t quite be “I said I couldn’t do it ing to form, Ebron laughed. ready to go if the season any longer, that was my “I think Ben has been started this week, he quickly choice,” Ebron said. “I went through more injuries than pointed out that it doesn’t. and told (Indianapolis) I anybody, and for him to tell And when it does - whenever was making that choice a us he’s throwing without that might be - he’ll be ready. week before I made that pain ... if he says that, he “(Steelers coach) Mike choice. It was well thought- means that because he has Tomlin pretty much told out, well known-about. ... I been pretty beat up,” Ebron me that he was going to put was hurt. And nobody likes said. “He’s played this game me in the best possible sit- to play hurt.” for a long time. If he feels uation to succeed,” Ebron Ebron is embracing a good, then (he’s good).” said Thursday, about a fresh start in Pittsburgh. A Ebron and Roethlisberger week removed from signing AP FILE PHOTO | DARRON CUMMINGS chance encounter with have already started a two-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron carries his son as he leaves the field following a Roethlisberger in January exchanging ideas over text, a team. “There’s no other game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Nov. 11 in Indianapolis. Ebron is embracing a may have planted the seed. relationship Ebron hopes thing you want as a player fresh start in Pittsburgh after an ugly divorce with the Indianappolis Colts. The Steelers The two were at a conference will grow once they finally that’s coming into pretty signed Ebron to a two-year contract last week. when their paths crossed. meet as teammates. much prime of my career. They “chopped it up” for a “I just really want to be, I’m 26 years old, no better tantalized during his first six 13 touchdown passes - tied Indianapolis. Luck’s retire- bit, Ebron said, and he might like, if I can be Big Ben’s situation to be than where seasons. He served as a for second-most in the NFL ment near the end of the have mentioned he was best friend, kind of like I they’re going to use you to security blanket of sorts for - and made the Pro Bowl in 2019 preseason, combined about to hit the open market. was to Andrew, be in his the best of your ability.” Matthew Stafford in Detroit 2018 while collaborating with ankle issues that “Maybe (Roethlisberger) ear, his pocket,” Ebron Ebron has frequently from 2014-17, then caught with Andrew Luck in wouldn’t go away, saw pulled a string or two, who said. Michigan State AD defends Tom Izzo after witness report EAST LANSING, Mich. basketball player Brock Beekman responded in Beekman said. “There’s noth- According to a Title IX report him to be responsible.” (AP) — Michigan State ath- Washington on the night a a lengthy statement ing to support any claims that obtained by ESPN, Brayden The school’s Title IX letic director Bill Beekman female student said Thursday. any member of the men’s Smith told investigators he investigation determined defended basketball coach Washington forcibly “Tom Izzo has been a bea- basketball staff conducted considers the coaches his that Washington was not Tom Izzo on Thursday after groped her. When police con of integrity in his profes- their own investigation, or “godfathers” who check in responsible for having violat- Izzo was accused in an interviewed Smith, he said sion for nearly four decades, interfered with any ongoing on him occasionally. ed the university’s sexual ESPN report of contacting a he had already been con- including a quarter century as investigation. Any insinuation According to ESPN, misconduct policy, accord- witness who was part of a tacted by Izzo and assistant head coach. Michigan State’s to the contrary is nothing police said in their report ing to ESPN. The network 2017 criminal sexual con- coaches Dwayne Stephens Office of Institutional Equity more than an attempt to that Brayden Smith’s per- also reported that in early duct investigation involving and Mike Garland. They has gone on record to say smear a coach, a program, ception of his conversation 2018, Washington pleaded one of his players. “asked (Smith) if he was that no policies were violated and an entire university.” with the coaches about the guilty to misdemeanor According to a police OK and if there was any- in regards to any actions Smith, the son of former night in question “was not assault under a provision report obtained by ESPN, thing that he had seen dur- taken by the men’s basketball Michigan State player Steve to get information out of allowing offenders to plead Michigan State student ing the evening,” according staff during a Title IX investi- Smith, has not played bas- him, but rather to ensure guilty without a court enter- Brayden Smith was with to the report. gation into a student,” ketball for the Spartans. that he was OK and remind ing a judgment of conviction.

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Note: Bigar’s Stars is based on the degree plays a role. Tonight: Quality time with  You communicate your feelings of your sun at birth. The sign name is family. well to co-workers who are sympathetic. simply a label astrologers put on a set of GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You are looking for a raise or an advance- degrees for convenience. For best results,  You feel mentally restless and ment. You know you deserve it. Your life readers should refer to the dates follow- your mind moves quickly from one is more public now, so avoid emotional ing each sign. thought to another. A change of scenery displays. You attract the attention of works in your favor. You speak your higher-ups. Tonight: Relax. A baby born today has a Sun in Aries and mind in any contact with siblings or SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) a Moon in Leo. neighbors. It is time to write, revise and  New opportunities arise related publicize. Tonight: Read voraciously. to higher education or travel. You yearn HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, April 3, CANCER (June 21-July 22) for a new experience. You also might 2020:  Expect emotional experiences gain an opportunity related to a publish- Because you are a pioneer, uncharted ter- related to money and your values. It’s a ing project. You can create positive ritory beckons to you, and this year good day for investments, but be practi- change through your ideas. Tonight: Go brings many opportunities to explore the cal. Don’t make any major purchases somewhere you have never been before. new. Maintaining health and fitness is at now. You seek financial and domestic CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan 19) the forefront of your life. Remain vigilant security, and you feel best surrounded by  You investigate, analyze or sim- and well-informed. Do not allow others familiar objects. Tonight: Date night at ply observe what is going on today. You to influence your financial decisions. home. quickly come to a conclusion and wonder Heed your own better judgement first. If LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) why others do not see what you see. single, you meet someone who seriously  You get recharged for next Keep secrets entrusted to you. You feel stirs your heart and you need to declare week. Your face is in the public. The way obligated to fulfill your promises. your love. If attached, expect deeper inti- you see yourself today is the way others Tonight: Watch a favorite movie. macy and great happiness. see you. You’re physically vital and top AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) SAGITTARIUS makes your heart pound. of your game professionally. Focus on  You aggressively pursue a partner- making yourself and others happy. ship today as you explore a new venture. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Tonight: Entertain. You take the lead in what you are doing. Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You will not take no for an answer. 2-So-so; 1-Difficult  Keep track of your dreams. Loved ones and friends are more impor- Ideas are vivid at work. You can tap tant than usual. Tonight: Take the night ARIES (March 21-April 19) deeply into the collective unconscious off.  It’s a good day for pursuing a for inspiration. Universal knowledge and PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) creative project. Drama is highlighted, eternal truths are the themes of the day.  Your emphasis today is on your possibly involving children. Dress bold- You have compassion for those down on daily work and service to others. Attend ly. Showmanship is emphasized. You feel their luck. Tonight: Meditate and get to to details and be careful not to overlook a creative and passionate, as well as impul- bed early. seemingly minor matter that could take sive and honest. Follow your heart about LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) on great importance later. Keep up with a relationship. Tonight: Go out on the  Focus on your direction and your exercise and watch your diet. town. motivation. Flow with the current and Tonight: Relax at home. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) accept what comes your way. Where are  You work best on your own today. you going and why? The spotlight at BORN TODAY Secrets, intrigue and confidential infor- work is on cooperation. Show your Actress Doris Day (1922), primatologist mation play a role. Knowledge is essen- appreciation to others. A partner is high- Jane Goodall (1934), comedian Eddie tial to your success. Express your desires lighted. Tonight: Attend a professional Murphy (1961) but avoid self deception Maintain your gathering

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