Two killed in head-on Route 57 crash near Elyria
An Oberlin man and a North Ridgeville woman died in a Friday night head-on collision on Route 57 south of East Broad Street. Police say Joseph Gunn, 45, drove north in the southbound lanes at up to 75 mph, colliding with Joanne Wright, 34, who was in the southbound passing lane. Wright, a nurse at Elyria Memorial Hospital, had just left work. sobriety and seatbelt status noted. Both victims were pronounced dead at Elyria Memorial. Wright’s funeral arrangements are with Bogner Funeral Home. survivors include her husband Stephen.
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Elyria Emergency Medical Service
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Tom Kramer Wins CT Regional Spelling Bee in Elyria
Seventh grader Tom Kramer of St. Peter’s School won the Chronicle-Telegram North District Regional Championship spelling bee at Elyria Catholic High School. His friend Stacy Marino placed second in the North District contest. Tom earned an all expense paid trip to Washington for the national bee and a Britannica encyclopedia set, after spelling inau guration correctly following vibrato.
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Chronicle-Telegram
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Elyria Catholic High School
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Jim Schober
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Susan Cross
Lorain Family Awaits News On Abducted Terry Anderson
The family of Lorain native Terry Anderson, an American held hostage in Lebanon, waits for State Department updates. Peggy Say, sister and AP chief Middle East correspondent, says they have spoken with officials but no new word has been received.
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Terry Anderson
Lebanon
State Department
Anderson
Peggy Say
Associated Press
Middle East
Say
Chronicle- Telegram
Libya's No. 2 accuses U S of trying to kill Khadafy
Libyan deputy leader Abdel-Salam Jaioud held a lengthy news conference at the Foreign Ministry alleging U S air strikes targeted Col. Muammar Khadafy with poison and caused significant casualties. He cited 37 killed and 93 wounded in raids on Tripoli and Benghazi, while Western diplomats put fatalities near 100.
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Inside Accent Deaths Editorial FYI Religion
A compact snip from the page highlights obituaries and religious notes alongside editorial and FYI items. The short items suggest local breadth on deaths and community topics without further specifics.
Weekend Weather Outlook With Showers and Thunderstorms
The forecast calls for cloudy skies tonight with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Sunday brings developing showers and thunderstorms with a mid 60s high. Rain chances rise to 80 percent Sunday. Details on Page A-3.
Prosecution appeals ruling suppressing DeChant polygraph
Lorain County prosecutors appeal Judge Bedeski’s March ruling suppressing Gregory DeChant’s polygraph results in the aggravated murder case. Assistant Prosecutor Jonathan Rosenbaum argues the decision creates a no win situation for the defense and notes DeChant waived attorney presence when signing the test waiver. He contends DeChant discussed testing with his sister and knowingly waived rights.
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Force Triumphs 4-3 to Force Decisive Fifth Match
Force defeats Baltimore 4-3 to force a fifth and deciding game in the division semi finals set for Sunday at the Coliseum.
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