Wrecking crew ends era of Elyria Blue and White Diner
The Blue and White Diner on East Avenue, a downtown landmark since the 1930s, was demolished by a wrecking crew after long vacancy. The 110 East Ave site may become a parking lot. Elyria attorney Charles Hyman cited economics as the reason for tearing down the building. Local residents and history enthusiasts expressed sadness at the loss of a familiar gathering place.
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Babysitter rescues cousins from third floor fire in Lorain
Twelve year old Jenissa Vasquez kept calm amid a blaze in her aunt’s apartment, dropping Adrian Soto and Natalia Berrios to neighbors below and later jumping to safety with the family cat Junior Scratch. She and Natalia were treated for smoke inhalation and a sprained ankle.
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Jenissa Vasquez
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Adrian Soto
Natalia Berrios
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Natalia
Junior Scratch
Community Health Partners
Whittier
France faces record heat deaths as Chirac vows health reforms
Paris AP reports as many as 10 000 people may have died in France's heat wave. President Jacques Chirac promised changes to the health system and criticized the public for vulnerable elderly dying alone at home. Cabinet met to address the crisis and workers were praised.
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France
Jacques Chirac
Chirac
Deal gives Lorain more tax dollars
Sheffield Mayor Darlene Ondercin led a compromise plan in which 18 communities approve a county proposal to settle state funding disputes. Lorain would get a lump sum of 500000 this year and an almost 4 percent increase in its local government revenue share.
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Darlene Ondercin
Report cards for Ohio school districts released by state
Ohio public school districts receive state report cards detailing performance metrics. Local and state highlights cover district achievements, with sections B9 and C1 on sports and other categories. Coverage includes brief mentions of school standings and notable improvements across districts.
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The Chronicletelegram directs readers to its online portal at chronicletelegram.com for newsroom updates and contact through email at stnews chronicletelegram.com for reporting inquiries and tips.
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Elyria school board race lacks candidates
In Elyria three seats open for November only two incumbents Don Boddy and Holly Brinda filed by the deadline. Gary Bennett runs for Municipal Court judge leaving one seat unfilled. Write‑in deadline September 15. Boddy laments lack of candidates, hoping for broader community input. Firelands and other districts show similar filing activity. A new candidate, Dwayne Becker, will be the only name on the ballot for one seat.
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Gary Bennett
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Boddy
Firelands
Lorain County
Linda Deichler
William Kovach
Dwayne Becker
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