Judge John A. Howard dies at 78 in Elyria obituary
Former Elyria Municipal Court Judge John A. Howard, 78, the first Black judge in Elyria and first Black president of local and state bar associations, died in his sleep at Center Ridge Nursing Home. A noted attorney and jurist, he helped desegregate in Elyria, served as peace justice in Lorain County, and guided civic groups before retiring in 1998. He was honored for youth support and active church work.
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Asbury United Methodist Church
Loomis Camera Sign Wins Variance To Stay In Elyria
Broad Street store owner Christina Jolliffe reports Elyria granted a variance to permit the Loomis camera sign to remain and be refreshed. Mayor Bill Grace notes two other nonconforming signs, Conrad's Auto Service and Shane Furniture, have yet to seek variances. Foxman vows cosmetic repainting, repairs, and ensuring the flash works as required.
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Howard Foxman
Broad Street
Elyria
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Bill Grace
Elyria men charged after firecracker at Indians game
Three Elyria men, Andrew M. Mendez 20 Donald R. Kreiger 22 and Clifton G. Oliver 22, were jailed on felonious assault and aggravated arson charges after a firecracker exploded at Jacobs Field during the ninth inning injuring a 43 year old Strongsville woman and a 50 year old worker. Police and fire officials are investigating with the case assigned to the fire arson unit. Indians designated hitter Ellis Burks witnessed the scene and described the incident.
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Ellis Burks
Phoenix officer begins road to recovery after severe burns
A Phoenix police officer severely burned in the line of duty starts rebuilding life as firefighters and medical teams support his return. The world and nation sections note ongoing coverage and public concern about the incident.
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Strong home sales lift Elyria area economy in 2002
Elyria County Auditor Mark Stewart reports a robust first half of 2002 with 2,654 property transfers, up 214 from 2001, 243 from 2000, and 120 from 1999. May saw 703 transfers. industrial and commercial deals comprised 11 percent. Conveyance fees rose over last year.
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Elyria
Mark Stewart
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Avon Lake woman testifies on priest abuse in 60 Minutes II
Lorain County residents recount molestation by Catholic priests to Ed Bradley in a CBS program. Linda Lotko-Toth, who aspired to become a nun, recalls the Rev. Carl Werner abusing her from age 7 to 13 at St. Joseph School Avon Lake. Her parents forgave the priest after discovery, and she later spoke out to others.
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Ed Bradley
60 Minutes II
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Bradley
Carl Werner
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