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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1999
Page
4
The Wednesday story misstated Kenneth Webber's address. The defendant, a former Ohio Screw Products employee, was listed at Butternut Ridge Road by attorney Neil H. Spike. The residents at that address are not connected to the case.
Post offices in Elyria and Grafton faced heavy Christmas season lines with 3,000 to 4,000 customers served daily in Elyria while Grafton anticipated about 700 packages by Wednesday. Clerks deployed five at peak times and some customers waited 3 to 10 minutes, with mall service offering relief. Express mail deadlines lingered to late Christmas Eve for last minute senders.
Sheri Ryan said the forum helped her feel better about sending her child to school while others praised the event for separating rumor from fact. Kate Simmons remained cautious and Tom Taylor said he would consider moving his kids, arguing the risk could exist in any city. Dan Harkins contributed to the report.
The Chronicle Telegram lists editorial staff and contact numbers for advertising circulation and office hours. It notes home delivery options in Elyria and surrounding areas, mail rates, and publication schedule, with address and post office information for the Lorain County printing company.
The Chronicle Telegram reports the Not-Forgotten Box in Elyria’s lobby at 225 East Ave is below the needed level to assist 800 plus families. Salvation Army seeks 6,000 toys for ages infant to 14 with gifts newly purchased and unwrapped. Drop-off sites listed include The Chronicle Telegram, the Salvation Army Christmas Castle, and the Elyria YMCA with hours through Monday and December 24 respectively.
Jennifer O Reilly told police that North Ridgeville Middle School teacher Al Rockwell grabbed her 18 year old son and pushed him against a wall during gym class. The district says the incident may involve permitted restraint after repeated refusals by the student. no charges were filed.
Deputies Jeff Yusko and Stanley Qualls fired three rounds at 43-year-old James Bics after he aimed at them and fled across Emerson Drive. Bics died hours later at Southwest General Health Center. The incident began with domestic threats involving Foster, Mary Bics, and Bics, who confronted police in a standoff with an M 3 carbine, while neighbors and family sought safety. Both deputies remain on administrative leave as investigations continue.
State Sen. Jeffry Armbruster says the CSX and Norfolk Southern merger shifted rail traffic from North Ridgeville to southern areas including Wellington and LaGrange. Officials worry delays to emergency services. calls grow for grade separations and state funding as elected leaders plan a joint hearing with Rep. Gillmor, Rep. Brown, and local groups to address rail safety concerns.
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