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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 2008
Page
1
Heath Ledger's Joker fuels chatter as The Dark Knight tops prerelease hype. Debbie Sherman of Aut O Rama Twin Drive In expects strong turnout opening Friday night as part of a busy summer slate that already features Iron Man Hancock and Indiana Jones.
Kenneth Turan lauds The Dark Knight as a deeply dark Batman sequel. He praises Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan for deeper character study and philosophical themes. Christian Bale returns as Batman with Heath Ledger delivering an indelible Joker performance. The film is a grim, perilous take on heroism with intense violence and menace.
Lisa Roberson reports on a district program that studied a city model to improve local practices. The piece highlights lessons drawn, potential policy implications, and quotes from officials reflecting on outcomes and next steps.
Elyria Schools will seek renewal of a 4.95 mill levy as the district faces three renewals that fund its budget amid city discontent. Superintendent Paul Rigda urges voters to separate opinions of the city from the school district and educate on the levy’s impact. Treasurer Fred Stevens stresses the district’s fragile finances despite cuts and school closures.
Elyria police report a theft from the Habitat for Humanity court street office between July 8 and 15. A missing card funded a $550 spree including two Giant Eagle purchases and two DVD rentals, with no forced entry evident.
A National Urban League pilot program named Save Our Sons African American Health Project launches in Lorain County to study activities and education that may encourage healthier living for black men. The report notes the national average lifespan is 77.8 years with black men at 69.6 years.
A low flying helicopter over Elyria caused concern among residents on Wednesday. Officials from Ohio Edison later confirmed the craft was surveying electrical lines in the area, not a black operations vehicle.
A three car collision on a Long Island parkway killed 6 year old Tyra Dhaiti of Massapequa after her mother's car was rear ended by Jeremiah James of Elyria. Passers by tried to help but flames prevented further rescue efforts.
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