14 Jan 1999
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1999
Page
1
Diane Yale-Peabody of Amherst showcases three dimensional artwork in an Amherst Public Library exhibit. A2 FLAG FOUND: Kansas man arrested after a Civil War flag tied to a black regiment is recovered 22 years after theft report.
A page fragment lists varied items including an auction, lottery reference, classified headings, a Dear Abby section, sports, a death notice, and a TV listing. No coherent narrative or dominant event is readable from the jumble.
Chuck Hume notes drivers oscillate between defensive and offensive on the road. Michael Evans and Greg Linden of Elyria observe mixed driving speeds and courteous behavior, urging patience and using the slow lane when needed.
Heavy January snow raised total area snowfall to 15 inches while schools the courthouse and county administration building closed for a second day. Fewer accidents were reported as drivers stayed home, and officials warned against using kerosene bought at a Citgo gas station due to fuel mixups that can cause heater explosions.
Deliverers seek relief as A6 Auto supply stores run dry of de icing products. The piece offers practical steps to remove ice from cars and improve morning visibility with AB tips for winter driving.
Two weeks of storms have created bulky piles along roads sidewalks and parking lots. Dave Selent owner of Dave's Snow Plowing of Lorain says his crews have hauled vast amounts of snow from Ford Motor Co Ohio Assembly Plant in Avon Lake to a nearby pond. He notes he has not been home since Jan. 1.
Lorain County districts near the limit with only one more snow day before calendar extensions. Oberlin has exhausted calamity days, while Huron County districts also report full usage. Willard and New London hover near added days as safety concerns push calendars toward longer June sessions. Superintendent Gary Graham notes New London has rarely extended the year, with a second potential instance this year.
The U S Postal Service raised first class rates to 33 cents from 32 cents, triggering panic buying of 1-cent stamps. Elyria and Vermilion post offices report large sales and long lines as customers seek pennies for future use. Local staff note many buyers overestimate remaining 32-cent stamps and plan to return.
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