The Riders perilous adventure on Hurricane Andrew
Christopher Rider 10 and his sister Heather 15 with mother Barbara rode out Hurricane Andrew in Ft Lauderdale as it strengthened from the weekend. They were visiting friends with Crystal Borer 14 and others from Elyria Township. Heather attends Amherst Shupe Elementary. The group survived the near ride despite the storm’s fury.
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Unclaimed funds eyed for Lorain County residents
A note in the Chronicle Telegram highlights hundreds of locals or former residents who may have money in unclaimed accounts across banks and savings and loans. The brief encourages readers to check the complete list in Tuesday’s edition.
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Wal-Mart Opens Early in Elyria Shoppers Pack 120,000 Sq Ft Store
Elyria residents and shoppers crowded the 120,000 square foot Wal-Mart at Faver Street Square on West River Road ahead of the Sept. 1 grand opening. Assistant manager Max Powrie said the store drew enthusiastic crowds and early sales around 120000 dollars as six weeks of training paid off and staff prepared for the official launch. Powrie highlighted strong customer service and a convenient county-wide location near Kmart and Midway Mall.
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Not as bad as it could have been Hurricane Andrew entry
Hurricane Andrew slammed ashore south of Miami with 160 mph winds, killing at least two people. By 8 am it had moved into the Gulf of Mexico and was en route toward Mobile and Port Arthur areas, threatening coastal Mississippi and New Orleans. Meteorologists warned the north Gulf Coast could feel its effects by Wednesday.
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Outlaw paddling board to be asked Elyria
Elyria Schools officials push for a district wide ban on corporal punishment urging non violent problem solving. Associate superintendent Gordon Dupree and Superintendent Lester Schultz say current policy permits paddling but a ban will be requested at an August board meeting.
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Ex-teacher charged in leg photos case
Joseph Michael Zellers, 40, of Lorain, former St. Joseph's School teacher in Amherst, faces two felony counts of pandering obscenities for allegedly photographing female students legs. Arrested Saturday at his home, he posted bond and was released from Lorain County Jail. Zellers resigned after being investigated and suspended by the Cleveland Catholic Diocese. See photos, A-4.
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Fair Opens with Entries Up 6.9 Percent
Wellington hosting fair opens under cloudy skies with a forecast of possible rain and temperatures in the low 80s. A total of 13,670 entries in open class competition, up 6.9 percent from last year, reported fair secretary Bernie Nifoe. Official ceremonies began at noon with a Junior Fair King and Queen crown, followed by a Junior Horsemanship Queen and Horseman of the Year at 7 pm. Tickets for a 7:30 pm grandstand show by Travis Tritt are sold out. show revenue around 35,000 will fund the production.
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