East Broad Street widening faces homeowner opposition
Elyria plans to widen East Broad Street to four lanes from Route 57 to East River Road to meet rising traffic. Homeowner Carol Sweany at 229 East Broad, with about 70 signatures, argues traffic is fine and would lose 15 feet of front yard. City officials cite 1974 study predicting 18,000 vehicles daily by 1995 and say upgrades needed forIndustry and truck traffic.
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When a blimp retires A photo package by C T photographer
A photo package by Philip Letter captures a retirement style moment in aviation reportage. The feature highlights a blimp’s final flight and the crew’s reflections, with emphasis on the photographer’s perspective and the vessel’s unique profile.
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C-T
Philip Letter
Afresh View Benefits From A Year In America
A newcomer speaks on life in the United States after a year abroad, offering fresh perspectives that may illuminate everyday freedoms and practices Americans often overlook. Her reflections emphasize gratitude and renewed appreciation for familiar norms.
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America
Graf Wins Wimbledon Women’s Singles Title in London
Steffi Graf secures the women’s singles championship in London at Wimbledon. The men’s final is scheduled for today as 0-1 marks the current score status. The Cleveland Indians extend dominance over Oakland with an 8-1 win in a separate game.
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Steffi Graf
Cleveland Indians
Oakland
Index Coming Attraction for Elyria’s 175th Birthday
The Chronicle Telegram previews a special 88 page section with stories and photos to commemorate Elyria’s 175th birthday. Forecast calls for a slight morning shower chance with highs 75 to 80 and northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight is mostly clear with a low near 55 and Monday trend to mostly sunny with mid 70s. Details on A-2.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Stalking Victim Testifies as Ohio Passes Anti Stalking Bill
Deborah Blevins, 36, of Columbus, testified before the Ohio Senate Judiciary Committee about a stalking ordeal that included rape and fear for her life. Lawmakers later backed a bill to criminalize aggravated trespassing and stalking, aiming to curb persistent pursuers and protect victims statewide.
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Blevins
Columbus
Ohio Senate Judiciary Committee
Ken Smith
Elyria
Inmate Slashed While Escaping Grafton Camp
Grafton Correctional Institution inmate John Hawk, 24, of Cleveland, required about 150 stitches after attempting to escape over razor wire. He was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital and returned to Grafton’s medium security facility. Hawk faces charges including felonious assault, grand theft, escape, and breaking and entering. The escape attempt occurred around 9 p.m. Friday. no shooting occurred.
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Grafton Correctional Institution
John Hawk
Cleveland
Elyria Memorial Hospital
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Marsha Lewis
Lewis
Parties tall ships and fireworks salute Columbus in harbor
Americans celebrated a noisy holiday with fireworks and food as tall sailing ships glided through New York Harbor in a Columbus salute. Sister Hilda watched from shore as fireboats sprayed color. Bush attended races in Daytona Beach then a Faith NC picnic amid a town with a Ku Klux Klan parade last July. Mount Healthy OH marked 175th anniversary with ice cream, bands and mini golf.
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