Lorain Speedway Closes After 58 Seasons
Lorain County’s Lorain Speedway has canceled all remaining 2006 events amid long‑standing financial losses. Manager Tim Stephens cites a lack of business and confirms no comment from the owner on the decision. The track had nine races left in its 58th season, upsetting local fans and drivers who supported the venue.
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Teens charged in Lorain drug robbery slaying
Two 17 year olds indicted as adults for aggravated murder and related counts in the March 25 2004 fatal shooting of 19 year old Edward Warner during a drug robbery. They face 23 years to life if convicted. Warner’s Jeep crashed after he was shot on West 14th Street and Oberlin Avenue.
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Lakeview Park restoration seeks public input
Lorain County Metro Parks Director Dan Martin calls for community photos and memories to guide Lakeview Park’s restoration. Since taking over in March the agency refurbished the rose garden and maintained areas while planning bathhouse upgrades and other projects for next summer.
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Beached speedboat explodes near Lorain marina
Avon man Raymond Hansford 83 escaped a 34-foot speedboat after sparks from the engine caused a detonation at Beavercrest Marina in Lorain. He jumped to safety from the dock as flames engulfed the vessel. firefighters doused the blaze and towed the bow above water. No serious injuries reported.
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Two Amherst school board members resign in quick succession
Two Amherst school board members quit within three days amid tension over a vote to renew high school coach Mitch Gillam's contract. Sandy Matakovich described district tensions and criticized Superintendent Robert Boynton, noting a 5-0 vote as the night's outcome. Ron Yacobozzi said the resignations were surprising but accepted.
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Chief defiant on records in fatal April crash case
NORTH RIDGEVILLE Police Chief Richard Thomas refuses to release investigation reports tied to an April 22 accident that killed two people. Legal experts and The Chronicle Telegram note potential public records exposure as officers failed to locate one victim’s body for about 16 hours.
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Chronicle-Telegram
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Johnsons edge Indians as Yankees win 6 1
Yankees pitcher Randy Johnson defeats Indians starter Jason Johnson 6 1 in New York. The game highlighted the Johnsons starting for their teams and the outcome shifted early in the contest.
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