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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 2008
Page
1
Ellen Simon reports a rough holiday period with total retail sales down 5.5 to 8 percent year over year amid a weak economy and heavy winter storms. Excluding gas and auto, sales fell 2 to 4 percent. clothing and luxury goods led declines while food held up.
Christina Hoag reports that Bruce Pardo, driven by a bitter divorce, dressed as Santa and attacked his former in laws on Christmas Eve in Covina California, killing at least eight and later dying by suicide in a fire set at the home. Investigators plan to return to the scene to comb through ashes as they assess motive and ties to the ex wife and her parents.
Lorain County commissioners set three public hearings to gather input on proposed sales tax increases. A 0.5 point rise or two 0.25 point increases could take effect April 1 to fund the general fund and jail operations, with a May ballot option to place measures before voters.
Federal agents uncovered seven metal ammunition boxes containing about $1.6 million in cash at a Huron County farm. The seizures link to a drug ring alleged to have laundered $10 million from marijuana sales in central Ohio in 2007 and this year, with 15 suspects indicted. Authorities previously seized over $4 million, 80 firearms and marijuana valued at $2.5 million.
Opera and stage icon Eartha Kitt dies at 81 in London after a colon cancer battle. Nobel laureate Harold Pinter, renowned for his sparse style, passes away in London after a lengthy cancer illness.
Ohio municipalities face cuts and layoffs as the economy shrinks revenues. Elyria weighs 2 million in cuts risking 11 police jobs while voters renewed a 6 million tax. Sugarcreek Township trims fire hours and closes a night station. Warren warns of water department layoffs due to GM cutbacks. National League of Cities notes widespread strain with foreclosures hitting exurbs, and cities push cost saving through green initiatives. Toledo plans city worker furloughs. Columbus seeks a 75 million gap fix. Cincinnati mulls a $207 yearly garbage fee.
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