This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1992
Page
1
A jumble of items mentions Hinckley and a 1981 assassination link, Bushes sparring over abortion in campaign, Democrat Republican platform differences, a diver in Lake Erie, Lorain County storm aid eligibility, a fatal hit and run in Elyria, Jays beating Indians, and a late 19th century Elyria lumber founder.
NOACA approved adding a lane in each direction on I-90 from the Cuyahoga Lorain line to west of Route 83 and planned widening to Route 57. Officials said funds will rehabilitate the highway and measure to reduce traffic in the corridor. ODOT also plans to widen the segment east to Route 252.
Lorain councilman Vinson Shipley demands Eddie Edwards, Lorain NAACP president, be ousted over alleged failure to improve black employment in city. He cites few black police hires, low black representation among staff, and warns of a possible lawsuit without concessions. City officials defend adherence to Civil Service rules and say recruitment efforts are ongoing.
Shoppers welcome the 150000 square foot Super Kmart Center combining a supermarket with a traditional Kmart. The store employs about 600 and opens 24 hours. Lorain County retailers note competition as plans for a larger 190000 square foot center near Cooper Foster Park advance with zoning changes endorsed by Lorain Planning Commission. Local manager Douglas Starost highlights expanded garden center and events to attract shoppers.
Glider flyer James Craycraft reported trouble shortly after takeoff from Bots ford Airport with Robert Hill in a Piper single engine. Craycraft cut the 200 foot tow line at about 300 feet and landed 200 yards away as Hill crashed their plane into a hay field off Cemetery Road. Hill, 69, of Rocky River, died. the FAA will lead a full investigation into the crash and Hill’s piloting career.
Michael A. McCall, former Lorain County Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board member, received 18 months in prison after pleading or being found guilty of aggravated trafficking in drugs. The sentence followed a countywide drug sweep that led to McCall’s arrest.
An anonymous donor contributes 2000 to a Salvation Army shoe program in Elyria. The renewed effort runs daily 1 to 3 pm, continuing until funds end. Over 30 families were turned away when vouchers ran out after funds were exhausted.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.