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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 2004
Page
1
A 1.91 mill levy in North Ridgeville was approved by residents Tuesday with 59 percent in support, funding the library to restore full service. The levy, raising about $988,500 annually for five years, will trigger full operation by October, per library officials.
Nick Houser reports Avon Lake residents vote against a 1 percent income tax levy proposed to fund See REC. The measure failed with 1,677 votes in favor and 4,276 against, prompting the mayor Rob Berner and a private developer to reassess plans.
In Sheffield Lake voters rejected an emergency tax levy for the sixth time in Wu years. The measure was defeated 2,060 to 1,276 as residents considered the district finances amid a state takeover context.
A mob of more than 15 000 gathers at Cleveland Browns Stadium as American Idol auditions for the next season begin in the city. Andre Morris 20 from Elyria sports an Idol tee and says he has practiced Tevin Campbell’s Can We Talk. Judges Simon Cowell Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson will not arrive until August 14 after an initial round of cuts.
LORAIN Charles Grigsby, longtime Oberlin Idol finalist, has not won the Fox talent contest but reached within 10 places two seasons ago. He drew record crowds at last year's Apple Festival and is shopping a demo to interested labels.
Democrats struggle to counter President Bush as terror alerts shift debate from Iraq to terrorism. Homeland Security Chief Ridge warned of possible attacks in major cities, with intelligence aging years old and cited as a political tool by critics including Howard Dean and others.
Elyria police launch a 30 day campaign on the citys south side with six officers in a community oriented effort to curb drugs prostitution and economic decay. Chief Michael Medders expects a significant impact though residents say the area needs sustained help beyond the initiative.
A couple of thunderstorms are expected this afternoon with a high near 82. For a full forecast, see Page A12.
Tropical Storm Alex strengthens and speeds up along the eastern seaboard as the first named cyclone of the Atlantic season. Forecasters warn of heavy rain, strong winds, and dangerous surf from the Carolinas to the Northeast.
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