Open records fight over Elyria police discipline
Editorial questions why Elyria Police Chief Rodger Griffith delayed releasing disciplinary records for officers including Brian Tibbitts and Lt. Robert Finch. It notes past refusals, later disclosures, and a push for prompt public access to all officers’ files to curb uncertainty about potential undisclosed actions.
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Rodger Griffith
Elyria Police Department
Brian Tibbitts
Elyria
Gasper Morris
Tibbitts
Morris
Ohio
Chief and Safety Service
Timothy Coey
Griffith
Robert Finch
Finch
the Chronicle
Coey
Painfl
West Avenue
Broad Street
Editorial page invites reader opinions and letters to the editor
The Chronicle-Telegram explains that editorials express the paper's views while guest pieces challenge readers to form opinions. It invites readers to share thoughts in a letter to the editor, encouraging engagement on current issues.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Hooray for judge for firing Rosenbaum
Reader praises Judge Hanna for enforcing court orders and condemns long standing discovery disputes in Lorain County. The letter defends a judge’s conduct and calls for accountability, while urging public awareness and potential indictments of local family members involved.
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Jon Rosenbaum
Lorain County
Rosenbaum
Tas
Hanna
Just For Kids Fashion Show Aids Project Joy
Project Joy thanks attendees at its first Just For Kids Fashion Show Luncheon held July 19 at First Congregational Church. Grateful to vendors, restaurants, Girl Scouts, RSVP, models and parents, Sears for fashions, church staff, and volunteers including Project Joy Clowns Pipe Cleaner WhatsHerName and Blondie. ongoing community support noted.
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Chronicl-Telegram
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RSVP
Sears
Blondie
Letters highlight fashion show boosts self esteem for kids
Readers thank organizers for a successful event that built self esteem through activities. The note credits Project Joy for spreading joy in nursing homes hospitals and facilities for the developmentally disabled. Sesock serves as executive director of Project Joy.
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Project Joy
Sesock
Disney anti family? That's too Goofy
A reader argues that Disney provides wholesome family entertainment and health benefits to gay employees, defending the company against claims of anti family sentiment. The note praises Disney theme parks as family bonding spaces and credits them with improving Times Square and hosting Nights of Joy Christian music events.
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Disney
Disney Company
America
Times Square
New York City
Walt Disney World
Ohio must lead in education says statehouse critique
Readers question the Ohio Legislature and Gov. George Voinovich over proposed school funding changes. They press for a thorough, adequately funded plan, noting the Supreme Court ordered a new system by March 24 1996 and warning against halfhearted fixes and political maneuvering.
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Ohio Supreme Court
George Voinovich
Ohio
Disney boycott miscast as anti family label
The remark frames Disney as the wrong target for a Goofy boycott, arguing that labeling the company as anti family is inaccurate and unfair.
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Disney
Baer departs leaving void in Clinton White House
Roll Call reports communications director Don Baer will depart the Clinton White House after shaping the New Democrat message and balancing centrists with liberal aides. His exit invites questions about Clinton's legacy and the future of White House communications, with successors Lewis and Sidney Blumenthal taking on a more chaotic transition.
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Michael Deaver
Madrid
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Hillary Clinton
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