23 Jun 1998
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1998
Page
1
A series of wildfires spreads across multiple Florida counties prompting firefighting units to mobilize resources. Officials report rapid fire growth driven by dry conditions and gusty winds with residents urged to follow evacuation orders and safety guidelines.
Larry Flynt publisher of Hustler magazine marries his longtime nurse in a brief ceremony. The feature notes Celeb status and a personal milestone for Flynt amid a public life in publishing.
The Civil Service Commission and a Common Pleas judge sustained the firing of Patrolman Brian Tibbitts after a review of his dismissal. The case concluded with the order in favor of the city, awarding $140,000 in damages or settlement.
Elyria will pay up to 140000 to resolve a federal lawsuit by Kenneth Weese who alleges he was shoved into a bench by Patrolman Brian Tibbitts at the city police station. The city’s insurer covers all but a 25000 deductible. settlement expected soon.
Ronald Sciarril and his wife Christina run Sciarrillo's Ice Cream Emporium in Elyria where a 93 degree Monday tied a June record from 1975. Sciarrillo reports strong sales as the heat draws crowds, while residents seek shade and cooling. The National Weather Service expects high 80s to low 90s through Friday, with rainfall not yet indicating drought conditions.
The Lake Shore Railway Association delays push back Ohio Turnpike interchange on Route 58 in Amherst Township. Turnpike executive director Alan Plain said construction likely won’t start until next year as talks on Lake Shore’s financial contribution continue. The project stalled after three years while the rail group sought funds to revive the Wellington Lorain line, though a $1.8 million loan from the Ohio Rail Development Commission was approved in March for reconfiguration.
Elyria officials report progress on the Fourth Street bridge over the Black River with an opening hoped by the new school year. City engineer John Hart says work is moving well while Ohio DOT spokeswoman Sally Giovinazzo cautions against predicting completion. J D Williamson Co has poured the deck and approaches and still must finish railings asphalt and electrical work.
About 50 residents attended a public hearing at City Hall as Xerxes Corp seeks Ohio EPA permission to run 10 emission units. The plant uses styrene in producing underground gas storage tanks and began building the units in the late 1980s without permits, drawing criticism from local officials including Mayor Deanna Hill and state Rep John Bender.
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