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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1999
Page
2
Today sunrise 6 27 a m sunset 8 40 p m tomorrow sunrise 6 28 a m sunset 8 39 p m. Southwest winds 10 15 knots turning west 10 20 knots with 2 4 ft waves. Tonight west 5 15 knots becoming variable with 2 4 ft waves.
Lorain County Commissioner Michael Ross proposes funding bridge lighting by inviting Lorain’s ethnic clubs to sponsor lightposts with their flags. Estimated base cost is about 114000 for two light installations, with higher costs for enhanced aesthetic lighting. County leaders weigh whether to contribute amid other priorities.
Derikito, president of the Lorain County Association of Township Trustees and Clerks, leads a petition drive to add two district-based county commissioners with signatures due August 19. Thomas Smith of the Lorain County Democratic Party questions the district maps but not the idea, while existing commissioners weigh cost and feasibility. Betty Blair floats three commissioners with districts but worries about expense and logistics. Michael Ross was unavailable for comment.
Union has issued a strike notice as negotiations stall over multiple unresolved issues. District attorney Mike Hanna says preparations include substitutes and security while mediator talks continue. optimism remains that a contract will be reached, though a strike remains possible. Darla Brown contributed to the story.
Elyria police, state patrol and fire department responded to the crash. Officers confiscated machete knives and .22 caliber shells from Newman’s car. Newman was being questioned at the hospital. Police are unsure why the items were present and whether alcohol played a role. No citations issued as of Thursday and the report was unavailable.
Public living details show editorial and advertising staff roles for The Chronicle Telegram. Postal address in Elyria Ohio lists office hours and toll free numbers with USPS listing and Lorain County publishing info.
Gustoff notes the park sits in a flood plain and proposes raising facilities only as high as needed. Architect Ferut warns removing it from flood risk would place it far up the sledding hill. The new building, with accessible paths, would offer up to 50 partially enclosed seats and be open year round for picnickers and sledders.
About 2,300 firefighters battled 78 lightning sparked Nevada fires covering nearly 500 square miles. One storage shed destroyed. no injuries. North central areas near Battle Mountain faced subdivision and historic building threats. Crews aided by Idaho Montana Washington efforts. Mule Butte fire in Idaho 92,500 acres 80 percent contained. California brush fire near Los Angeles threatened 100 to 400 homes with 450+ firefighters and retardant drops.
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