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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1997
Page
1
A Tennessee police officer who awoke briefly from a coma, spoke to relatives, and died Tuesday in a nursing home. The report notes the officer’s illness and the circumstances surrounding his passing. The Chronicle issue also references Oscar Robertson and other unrelated items on the page.
Ohio Coalition for Equity & Adequacy of School Funding released a plan to add ten school days, extend teacher training, increase textbook spending, reduce early grades class sizes, and open family resource centers. Critics cite unclear funding sources while supporters urge discussion. Local educators question where money will come from as the state overhauls funding per a Supreme Court directive.
The funeral procession honored Michael Lee Huffman, 41, who died from injuries from an April 4 motorcycle crash in Penfield Township. Huffman was a husband and father of three, buffalo farmer, Crown Heating owner, Cub Scout leader, and longtime friend to many in the community. His family and friends described him as influential and deeply loved as they rode from Hempel Funeral Home to Crown Hill Cemetery in a final tribute featuring the roar of bikes.
Elyria area officials faced a clash as a school board member accused Business Services Director Darrell Forbus of breaking state laws. The board voted 3-0 to renew his two year contract along with several administrators. President William Ivancic was late and did not vote, while Sonya Moreno abstained.
Elyria residents rush the main post office to meet the last minute tax deadline. Dan Walend admits delaying filing for years and finding humor in making the government wait. Clarence W Burkey echoes the late filing pattern hoping for a refund this year.
Elyria patrolman Brian Tibbitts asked the Civil Service Commission to return him to duty after a Thanksgiving night clash that left Kenneth Weese injured. The commission heard about five hours of testimony on his firing for excessive force and safety disregard while the incident at the booking room was captured on video.
Elyria Planning Commission recommended rezoning 74 acres near Route 57 and Chestnut Ridge Road for Carnegie Development of Westlake to build a five anchor store shopping center with a cinema and pharmacy. Neighbors fear traffic jams on Route 57 will worsen and create dangerous turning maneuvers.
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