28 Apr 1998
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1998
Page
1
Omar Vizquel is tagged out by White Sox catcher Charlie O'Brien in the third inning. The Chicago White Sox defeated Cleveland 10 to 3, extending the Indians skid to eight losses in 11 games on B1 sports coverage.
Former Amherst Law Director Thomas Sanborn admits guilt to stealing from clients in a case that shines light on local governance and legal ethics. Meanwhile TV host Tom Snyder retires from late night with a potential radio venture discussed. Spike Lee hires Ray Allen for a new basketball film after casting issues. Jesse Jackson spends two days in Southeast Ohio visiting poverty affected schools.
Lorain County Children Services will not back ground check juveniles for foster eligibility. A 15 year old daughter of Vickie Lowery admitted to felonious assault, a felony that would bar adults from fostering, but juvenile records remain unavailable to the agency. Gary Crow, executive director, emphasizes privacy of juvenile court records. The case follows the placement of three foster children in the Lowery home in January, including 2 year old Ryan Scott and siblings aged 8 and 10, for safekeeping.
Vickie Lowery, foster mother of Ryan Scott, avoided charges after conflicting statements between the teen and Lowery. The teen’s 15 year old daughter pleaded guilty to one juvenile felonious assault count linked to the November 22 incident.
City officials clash with MediaOne over siting gray metal battery boxes up to 48 inches tall. Ohio Edison objected to boxes on poles rather than in yards, prompting Utilities Committee to seek talks with the utility.
Lorain County Metro Parks could suspend expansion and face deficits if hourly workers win wage and benefit demands. Director Secretary Dan Martin showed union costs would raise payroll by 82.9 percent this year, turning a $245,500 shortfall into the red by 2000 and risking 12 expansion projects by 1999.
Cavaliers stun the Indiana Pacers 86 77 to extend their playoff series as Shawn Kemp scores 31 and rookie teammates Brevin Knight and Derek Anderson add 11 each. Despite a sparse crowd early, fans filled the arena and fueled a comeback, sending Cleveland to a game four at Gund Arena. Kemp stresses confidence and resilience as the team trails two games to one.
Jessica Poff reports Ridgeville high school students are skipping bus rides to avoid being seen. The tone captures teen reluctance amid social scrutiny and campus atmosphere, with quotes indicating desire for privacy and social acceptance challenges.
North Ridgeville Schools brought back high school bus service in January. Mary Ann Poff recalls daily rides in the 1970s while Jessica, a freshman, avoids the bus. On an average day 244 students ride eight buses, though at least twice as many are eligible and buses often carry 10 to 15 passengers.
Elyria jury finds former bounty hunter Michael Kole 25 guilty of burglary abduction and weapon possession for entering William McAuliffe’s apartment on May 31 1996 without permission. He received a nine to eighteen year term. Kole had prior involuntary manslaughter conviction.
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