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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1999
Page
1
A fragmented note describes Wenle Bernall becoming a devout Christian two years ago and active in church youth groups and Bible study. It links a nihilistic choice at a high school with a nihilistic group and mentions a recent visit to Britain. The text reports “Braveheart” as a favorite movie and claims dreams died with 13 victims.
Gov. Owens asserted investigators are near certain the two gunmen were aided by others after touring Columbine High School. Police cited security cameras as potential evidence of a conspiracy, noting timelapse tapes cover about a week and may reveal movement and placement of devices. Officials continued campus searches for hidden explosives following the discovery of a 20 pound propane bomb.
Report notes heightened suspicions Harris and Klebold planned mass violence with possible outside help. Sheriff Sgt Parr cites confederates as a possibility as investigators probe the assault that left 15 dead and 14 hospitalized. Clinton pledges 1.5 million in federal aid for victims and families.
Two Columbine suspects Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris, then 17 and 18, were deemed bright with potential by juvenile court officers after a van break in led to a diversion program. Both finished 45 hours of service, counseling, and apologies, while neighbors recalled a calm middle class image masking growing anger and a hostile stance at school.
WDTN-TV reported that one of the two students who killed classmates at a Littleton high school and then shot themselves lived in Ohio as a child. The teen, Harris, 18, attended Valley Elementary in Beavercreek through second grade.
Construction begins in South Lorain today on ten new homes funded by local and state programs. The project marks a shift toward expanding housing stock and revitalizing the area with updated infrastructure and community access.
A trio of blues venues offers live music as County Commissioner Mary Jo Vasi pushes to add a psychiatric department to the new justice center. Local and state news report the ongoing debate over public safety funding and mental health services.
Elyria report says Lorain County Community College trustees reviewed a 150 room hotel plan next to the Spitzer Conference Center. Heritage Development Corp of Moreland Hills, led by Bart Wolstein and Alan Spitzer, would build a 12 to 15 million dollar complex on campus with an 18 hole public golf course. Completion could occur by December 2000 for the hotel and spring 2001 for the golf course.
Elyria mayoral candidate Michael B Keys reports about 17 600 spent with 11 760 cash on hand while challenger William Grace has spent 5 386 with 3 686 remaining. Grace notes he has raised 6 425 to Keys 6 434. Keys cites higher early campaign costs and charitable donations to explain the gap as Grace contends.
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