17 Jul 1998
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1998
Page
1
Nomar Garciaparra collects four hits and drives in five as Boston beats Cleveland 15 to 5 at Fenway Park. Troy O'Leary hits a grand slam to power the victory.
Rockers guard Suzie McConnell Serio hugs Isabelle Fijalkowski after a 60-51 WNBA win over New York at Gund Arena. Fijalkowski scored 15 and Serio eight as the Rockets claim a decisive victory.
Opinion column discusses business prospects and market signals from an accent on lottery style risks. Names and places are implied in advertising sections, reflecting community economics and public perception rather than a direct report.
Elyria patrolman Zack faces mistrial on 20 sexual misconduct counts and one bribery count. Judge Zaleski urged plea talks while Rosenbaum pledged to pursue a retrial, noting a new potential victim who saw Zack’s photo in the paper. Family reaction mixed with relief and prayer.
Eric O Neal had a perfect driving record and ran a stop sign in Amherst. An officer pursued him for over two miles using lights and siren as he drove at twice the limit. He crashed through a fence hit a tree and was pronounced dead at the scene. His father questions why.
Residents and youths debate whether police should pursue fleeing suspects. Some defend chases to reduce crime, while others call for discretion. Amherst Police Sgt. Dennis Seger says in the O Neal case a snap decision by the officer led to a fatal outcome.
Elyria county leaders Michael Ross and Mary Jo Vasi voted to accept Jim Cordes resignation as human resources director a week after terminating him. Betty Blair opposed the agreement, while Cordes will receive unemployment, accrued vacation, 240 hours of compensatory time at $24.71 hourly, totaling about $5,930, and a no negative remarks pact.
A west side group in Elyria files intent to place a November 3 ballot referendum on water rate increases. Avon attorney Gerald Phillips confirms filing for residents who seek to overturn a City Council ordinance from July 6 raising water rates. Pauline Leboda notes sewer rates are not being challenged.
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