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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1996
Page
3
Partly cloudy skies with a west wind 10 to 20 knots shifting to northwest. Wave heights reach 2 to 3 feet and seas remain moderate through the day.
The Salem Baptist Church Humboldt Tenn faced a $185,000 arson claim and a months long payout battle. Across the South more than 40 black churches burned in 18 months with insurers canceling or denying coverage, while white churches often faced quicker settlements.
Michael Collins 24 of Sheffield Lake is charged with aggravated vehicular homicide in the death of Nancy Morrison 57 of Elyria as she crossed Lake Avenue. A preliminary hearing set for Friday July 19 at 10 30 am to determine if case moves to Common Pleas Court. bail posted at 10000. His sister defends him saying he is a good person and not responsible intentionally. Police say his truck struck Morrison and he fled the scene. the truck was found at Ford's Lorain Assembly Plant where he worked.
Police say an accused worker slapped an elderly patient during a dinner dispute over food after a racial slur from the patient. No charges filed yet as investigators continue the case.
Elyria figures praise former city official Alex Burnett, noting his non political stance guiding decisions and strong knowledge of the Ohio Revised Code. Elyria Mayor Keys and Clerk Seward remember him as pleasant, personable, and deeply devoted to citizens and family, with ties to Boy Scouts and American Legion Post 12.
Antigua reported damage from Bertha as 59 mph winds cut power and Puerto Rico opened emergency shelters while airports closed. Forecasters gave about a 10 percent chance the storm would strike Florida. Virgin Islands residents sought shelter as an Air Force plane logged 80 mph winds and forecasts warned of up to 6 inches of rain and 2 to 4 foot waves. A 24 hour curfew was ordered in the U S Virgin Islands to deter looting after Marilyn.
A boy fell from a high chair and was found by Ockajik, with Andujar reporting bruises. EMS alerted Children Services, police notified, and the siblings are with relatives. Tolley and Ockajik posted $5000 bonds. Ockajik has prior felonious assault and assault convictions from 1985 with suspended sentence and probation.
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