From Athens and back American odyssey of Olympic volunteer Gus Peskiris
Adrian Burns reports Gus Peskiris a 55 year old Ford employee from Sheffield leaves New York for Athens to volunteer at the baseball venue for the 2004 Summer Games. He moved to Lorain in 1974 and travels home to visit family between assignments.
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Dog warden pledges change at county pound
Newly appointed dog warden Stan Dinniger vows to boost adoptions and cut euthanasia as the county pound handles about 1,800 dogs yearly with 70 percent euthanized. He plans dog fairs, a stronger Web site, a fenced play area near Value City, and seeks donations and grants to improve facilities and reduce stays.
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Karaoke Idol Night Gleams in Dives and Juke Joints
A lively portrait of karaoke nights across bars and pool halls where unknown singers try for stardom. The piece contrasts bold performers with timid hopefuls in venues that echo with clinking sticks and a dim, intimate stage.
Be Nice to All Singers by Applauding
A friendly line urging audiences to applaud singers, fostering a supportive, respectful atmosphere as if the reader were singing themselves. The passage promotes positive audience behavior and mutual encouragement in performances.
Auto set ablaze at cop's home in Lorain
A Chrysler LeBaron at a Lorain police officer's home was set on fire after death threats were scratched on it. Lt. Jim Rohner said the act appears retaliation for recent police sweeps aimed at drug dealers on North and South Central Drives. Detectives follow up on leads as a witness saw a suspect leaving.
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Woman lived with towel left in her lung after surgery
Bonnie Valle died in 2002 after emphysema surgery, later discovered to have a green surgical cloth left in her left lung. Her daughter described ongoing chest sensations misattributed to disease. Valle donated her body to Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, where a lab dissection found the towel.
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Real life CSI detectives and the path to join
A Sunday feature dives into the world of real life crime scene investigators detailing the training, skills, and dedication required to join their ranks. The piece highlights investigative methods and the daily realities faced by detectives in modern forensics.
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