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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 2004
Page
1
A Hartford Courant column critiques Olympic beach volleyball and swimming uniforms as hyper sexualized marketing. It notes skimpy outfits worn by US athletes Kerri Walsh and Misty May Treanor and the perception of provocative gear as part of branding. The piece questions whether this framing degrades sport and prompts broader commentary on athletic marketing.
The Lorain County unemployment rate rose to 7.2 percent in July from 6.9 percent, with Elyria at 7.8 percent and Lorain city at 10.4 percent. An economist notes long-term unemployment is down from a year ago despite monthly jumps, as rates have fluctuated but trended downward overall.
A 15 year old Lorain boy who killed his father with a shotgun blast on July 4 pleaded guilty to murder and tampering with evidence in county Juvenile Court. The plea guarantees confinement in an Ohio Youth Services prison until age 21 with possible adult prison time afterward for further crimes. Prosecutors noted the option of adult trial had been discussed but rejected. Family members expressed disappointment and support for Matthew Heisler.
Despite heavy rain and flooded conditions along the Black River Landing Lorain volunteers and vendors pressed on for the Latino Del Norte Music and Arts Festival. Organizer Mary Santiago noted the event would go on rain or shine with music possibly delayed. Proceeds benefit the Lorain Cultural School of the Arts.
On South Bass Island Diane Maddinel arrived with bottled water and sanitizer amid a mystery illness that has sickened hundreds of tourists and islanders. Symptoms include nausea fever and vomiting lasting about 24 hours. Health officials report 378 cases and 150 more claims under investigation. confirmed illnesses include one salmonella case, three norovirus cases, and ten Campylobacter cases linked to contaminated food or water.
Brief weather note indicating a partly sunny day with a high near 73 degrees. Advises readers to check Page A8 for the full AccuWeather forecast and details.
Aruba bound after Mike Kennedy wins a no limit Hold Em event. He outplayed 159 entrants at UltimateBet to earn a trip for one to Aruba September 23 to October 4 to compete on television against 700 players for a WPT spot.
Coming Sunday a Lorain County grand jury convenes with locals asked to serve. The panel will hear details of the county's most serious crimes as part of the judicial process.
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