12 Feb 1998
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1998
Page
1
Ross Rebagliati, the Canadian snowboarder, reclaimed his Olympic gold medal after it was stripped following a positive marijuana test. The decision overturned the initial disqualification and restored his title.
Scandal hits luge as the big three in men's figure skating stage a potential showdown. Ilia Kulik Elvis Stojko and Todd Eldredge lead the field after the short program while the U S women win again and the men prepare for their turn.
U S Magistrate Thomas Coffin ruled that a golf course during a tournament falls under the Americans With Disabilities Act, allowing Casey Martin to ride a cart. Martin can compete as a disabled golfer with a reasonable accommodation, as the PGA Tour prepares an appeal but will comply.
Matthew Bailey’s All Make Beliefs shop in Amherst Township, opened last July, saw a 400 percent sales surge after a publicized controversy over naked mannequins in the window. Comedy Central’s The Daily Show producer interviewed him, citing a nationwide humorous angle and potential air time. Bailey, 34, says the exposure has been worth 10,000 dollars in advertising and has drawn interest from radio hosts and inquiries about shipping nationwide.
A county grand jury probes Patrolman Todd Zack over alleged sex with female inmates seven years ago at a state prison. Subpoenas seek his personnel records, with Zack facing possible rape charges and suspension with pay while Elyria officials weigh firing.
A coalition of 14 community groups vows a Friday filing with the Federal Reserve Board to block FirstMerit Corp of Akron from taking over Premier Bank of Elyria unless fair lending provisions are added. FirstMerit offered 157 million dollars. shareholder approval by May is required.
The Ohio House approved a bill to raise the state sales tax by one penny for school funding while cutting property taxes. Senate hearings were planned, and Gov. Voinovich supports the measure if it reaches him in time for a May ballot. House Speaker Jo Ann Davidson said property tax divisions would be studied after ballot placement is assured.
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