People's Choice Awards honor stars and films
Michael Moore and Mel Gibson films win top People's Choice Awards as Fahrenheit 9/11 and The Passion of the Christ take favorite movie and drama honors. Shrek 2 dominates with multiple wins. Petra Nemcova returns to Prague for treatment after tsunami injuries. Meet the Fockers leads weekend box office ahead of White Noise and The Aviator.
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Mel Gibson
Bush
Moors
U.S
Hove
Moore
Mewling the In-Laws
Hla Tanith
Chronicle Telegram Staff and Contact Details
The Chronicle Telegram roster lists editors and departments including Managing Editor Patti Ewald News Editor Rona Proudfoot Sports Editor Kavin Apriter and design staff. It notes advertising, circulation, and newsroom contacts, along with office hours, delivery options and mailing information for Elyria Ohio.
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Cooper Hudnutt
Andrew A. Young
Patti Ewald
Tom Meecha
Seafep Ou Uinuis
Philip W. Kelly
DIOR
Andrew F Young
Matt Wasterhold
Dave Perczek
Rona Proudfoot
Christina Jalliffo
Kavin Apriter
Ryan Dawson
Erice Bishop
Joe Landaberger
Abbas wins Palestinian presidency in Ramallah vote
Abbas, known as Abu Mazen, pledges reform of the Palestinian Authority and renewed talks with Israel. Observers call the vote largely free and fair as West Bank and Gaza residents celebrate, while Israel signals possible prisoner releases if militants halt rocket fire.
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West Bank
Gaza
Fai
Arafat
West
Israel
Ariel Sharon
Sharon
Raanan Gissin
Abu Mazen
Italy's tough smoking ban angers Rome smokers outside Piazza Venezia
ANSA reports Italy enforces a sweeping ban on smoking in public spaces including transport hospitals cinemas and schools. Frustrated Romans such as Francesca Cola argue the rule is excessive zeal while others note health and hygiene benefits. Fines range up to 2904 dollars for premises owners who tolerate smoking. The law, passed in 2003, was delayed to holiday period.
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ANSA
Francesca Cola
Rome
Piazza Venezia
Girolamo Sirchia
Relief drive grows as Elyria churches fundraise
Rev Edward Smith of St Jude Church Elyria says churches are urged to collect for relief. St Jude raised 5000 last weekend while St Ladislaus Lorain and St Mary Elyria plan similar efforts. Christ Episcopal Oberlin collected 3500 and redirected 5000 from its 150th anniversary fund to victims. Church children held a bake sale to aid fundraising.
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Edward Smith
St Jude Church
Elyria
Smith
St. Jude
St. Ladislaus Church
Lorain
St. Mary's Church
Christ Episcopal Church
Oberlin
Charity giving tips warn against scams and fake relief appeals
The Better Business Bureau warns donors to verify legitimacy before giving. Watch for inexperienced groups, vague usage descriptions, cash requests, and on the spot pressure. Check domain names, avoid spoofed charity names, and confirm 901.03 tax exemption status via the BBB site.
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Better Business Bureau
Weiss
Sri Lanka
Wwwexiveors
Judge pauses divorce citing pregnancy and welfare rules
In Washington a judge delayed a divorce hearing after a man claimed paternity issues amid a battered women case. The judge noted state law presumes paternity for children born within 300 days of a divorce, complicating proceedings. Advocates fear a new barrier for pregnant women fleeing abuse, planning briefs to the Court of Appeals.
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American Civil Liberties Union
Doug Honig
Bastine
Shawnna Hughes
Washington
Hughes
Northwest Women’s Law Center
Seattle
ACLU
State Court of Appeals
Lisa Stone
Northwest Women's Law Center
Stone
Ohio Lottery Results From Weekend Drawing Notes
Ohio weekend lottery results show Midday Pick 3 and Pick 4 outcomes, Mega Millions and Super Lotto Plus jackpots noted. Pennsylvania Michigan West Virginia and other states report Daily Three and Four draws, with Rolling Cash and Rolling Cash 5 results and various jackpot figures reported across dates.
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Ohio
Milan
King Holiday Events Highlight Oberlin Elyria Celebrations
A regional King Day program series features all you can eat meals sponsored by Marcel Holding Inc at 12 30 to 5 p m in Oberlin and Llyria churches. The Elyria Ministerial Alliance hosts its annual Unity Baptist Church event at 7 p m with music and a speaker. The Christ Temple Apostolic Church hosts anberlin Community King Holiday Celebration at 6 40 p m with poets Meeka Israel Julia Ninzes Rebecca Davidson and speaker David T Hill of The First Church in Oberlin United Church of Christ. The Oberlin Black Alliance for Progress funds the theme In search of the beloved community. Also in Oberlin a litany at King Park Jan 17 at 12 30 p m. The Lorain Gowny Community College observes the King holiday Jan 18 with an open mike event music and poetry in the College Center Mall. First Community Interfaith Institute of Oberlin hosts a workshop Jan 19 at Holiday Inn Elyria Kenton on How to keep King’s dream alive. A new mentoring program for children of incarcerated parents debuts at Fest Congregational United Church of Christ in Elyria during the Holiday Musical Tribute at 6 p m with volunteer signups at 12 30 and 2 p m. All events are free unless noted.
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Marcel Holding Inc
Oberlin
Llyria
Elyria Ministerial Alliance
Unity Baptist Church
Parm
Sid
Christ Temple Apostolic Church
Anberlin
Rebecca Davidson
David T. Hill
Oberlin United
Drew
Mare Fin Linder King Park
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Black Progressive
College Center Mall
First Community
Interfaith Institute of Obie Dan
Elyrin
Gerald Evans
Evans
Ryans
Big Broflers
Big Sisters of
Lorain Conn
Tye
Mazzie Garrett
Big Sisters
Will Ini Duce
Fest Congregational United Church of Christ
Elyria
Dan
Miyria High School
Call Garrett
Avon Area News Snapshot From Local Briefs
Local briefs from Sheffield Lake Vermilion North Ridgeville and Avon cover council actions school events and public notices. The report highlights council votes weather alerts and community happenings with names places and dates drawn from area coverage.
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Sheffield Lake
Vermilion
North Ridgeville
Avon
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