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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1998
Page
2
A marine forecast shows a northwest wind at 15 to 25 knots diminishing to 10 to 20 knots by afternoon. Waves run 3 to 6 feet then ease to 2 to 4 feet by evening. Tonight winds retrace to 10 to 15 knots with waves easing to 1 to 2 feet.
John E. Payne a 45 year old Elyria man who stole 141 000 from an Elyria Police Department evidence locker seeks early release after serving about 8 of an 18 month sentence He has repaid 35 000 and plans full restitution while claiming emotional distress and inability to pay court fees He earlier failed to win release and argued potential employment if freed
Fierce thunderstorms drenched the county Thursday night causing flash flooding and power outages. An Ohio Edison transformer on Middle Avenue in Elyria sparked a partial outage to two businesses while Wellington police noted several homes without power on Cemetery and Hawley roads. Ground remained saturated as .75 inches of rain fell, with flood warnings issued for urban areas and streams until late Thursday. No road closures were reported.
In Elyria a man identified as Kelley confronted a cashing vender, brandished an old pellet gun, and forced a two minute exit before striking a worker and fleeing. Police linked him to a separate night store robbery at Uncle Al's Pizza Parlor on West Ridge Road. Burnett allied with Kelley, later turning himself in. Conaway and two store employees described the struggle and injuries. Kelley faces an April 21 preliminary hearing and $75,000 bond. Burnett is held without bond.
Ai Nagy estimated it would take days to clear the mess after a mudslide likely occurred during the night. City engineers must assess hillside stability while the storm damaged roads. About a dozen power outages affected Elyria and Lorain, with 500 customers briefly affected by Ohio Edison outages.
NAACP officials allege Josh started the fight with racial slurs toward two boys ages 10 and 11 charged with felonious assault. Police say confessions were tape recorded. Sedivy invites families for a Monday dinner and tour as adults urge action on youth violence.
After a lottery windfall the Kilgores face theft, threats, and lawsuits as neighbors and friends question their wealth. They fight legal battles to gain custody of Christina Phillips's children while supporting charity causes and a gift shop. Their will directs all assets to charity if either dies unexpectedly.
The former county engineer building and an old storage building would be razed to create a park and ride with 40 to 50 spaces, landscaping, shelters and a bus turnaround. funding by state and federal grants totals about 120000 dollars with land lease at 1 dollar yearly.
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