25 Aug 1998
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1998
Page
1
Cleveland's Rushin Brown grabs a late rebound as the Rockers even their WNBA playoff series with Phoenix at one game apiece. The comeback sets up a decisive game as fans anticipate a hard fought finale.
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A large crowd of more than 1150 fans packed the Pal Ace Civic Center to see Ray Charles in concert. Bonnie Walker of Elyria, a longtime admirer who has corresponded with Charles since 1974, attended as a special audience member. Charles, 68 and blind since childhood, inspired Walker who once shared letters and autographs. the show began at 8 pm with Cleveland comedian Pat Sullivan opening.
Lorain officials from Stoneco Inc. asked for more time to find a new site for their controversial asphalt plant after missing the EPA deadline. Attorneys sought to push the search deadline to November 30 with another hearing to decide ongoing operations on Pearl Avenue. EPA spokeswoman Jennifer Peterson said an answer was not immediate and evidence gathering would continue this week.
Storms with 50 mph winds hit Lorain County early morning, toppling trees in Ripton and Wellington and causing power outages for about 2% hours to roughly 760 Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative customers. The National Weather Service reported the incidents, marking a second consecutive stormy day for the area.
Jack Ternes grows a 461 pound pumpkin nine feet in circumference, the largest ever shown at Lorain County Fair. The 37 year member of the Lorain County Senior Fair Board claimed his first victory, beating rivals by more than double sizes. The pumpkin required extra effort to haul to the fair.
Junior Fair goat judging at 9 a.m. in the Junior Fair sale barn. Harness racing at 11 a.m. in front of the grandstand. Lorain County 4-H band at 5:45 p.m. in the Agriculture Products building. Country star Tracy Lawrence at 7:30 p.m. in front of the grandstand. Attendance 18 this year. last year 40,820. Admission is $1 for ages 3 and over. Parking inside is free. outside lots have posted fees.
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