Grafton splits over fire of veteran Police Chief
In Grafton the firing of Police Chief Billy Michaels has sparked rumors and town division among residents. Supporters of the mayor and council defend the action while Michaels backers demand reasons.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1988
Page
14
Firing of Grafton Chief Sparks Legal Challenge and Recall
Former Grafton police chief Michaels was fired by Mayor Tom Smith on Feb 16 and the council upheld the dismissal 4-0. Michaels sues the village and four council members, while a recall against Council President Sam Laurie is set for March 29. The dispute adds to local battles over a costly water plant and annexation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Ross
Grafton
Michaels
Tom Smith
Smith
James Drozdowski
John Lescher
Dave Bescan
Cheryl Hosek
Sam Laurie
Laurie
Noriega fires more Panama military leaders in purge
Noriega dismissed or reassigned a wave of colonels and majors as he refuses US terms for resignation and vows to consolidate control. A Washington official says Noriega may step down but will not exile. An internal purge follows an attempted coup and rising arrests amid a general strike and upcoming payroll day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama City
Panama
Manuel Antonio Noriega
Washington
Associated Press
Noriega
United States
U.S
National Police
Lorenzo Purcell
Air Force
Defense Forces
Leonidas Macias
Amish Farmers Protest Hazardous Waste Incinerator Near Nova
In Troy Township on a muddy site road 791 north of Route 224 Amish men joined a protest against a proposed hazardous waste incinerator. About 200 people attended as U S Senator Metzenbaum and Rep Pease viewed the 280 acre site and pledged action including a strong EPA letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova
Troy Township
U.S
Howard Metzenbaum
Donald Pease
Ashland
Medina
Lorain County
Muddy Township
Huntington School
Metzenbaum
EPA
Peggy Say Keeps Fighting for Brother Abducted in Lebanon
Peggy Say describes the exhausting toll of her brother Terry Anderson’s kidnapping as she remains active in public appearances and media work while caring for her family. She notes moments of fatigue and fear but emphasizes resolve, citing support from relatives and the Associated Press as Anderson’s case enters its third anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westlake
Peggy Say
Lebanon
Terry Anderson
Say
Mother Teresa
Weekend Weather Outlook Downtown Area
Party cloudy skies and a slight chance of flurries today with a high in the mid 20s. Tonight clears with lows in the teens. Monday brings some clouds and a high around 30 to 35 degrees.
EC Loses by Two in Overtime Heartbreaker
A dramatic overtime loss ends by two points as Eastern College falls in a tight finish. The game keeps fans on edge with a late surge and a narrow defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heartbreaker
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David Knox
Jeff Mohrman
Billy Michaels
David Blackburn
C-T
Karen Schiel
Nova Action
Norma Jones
Terry
David
Batavia
Gwendolyn
Edward Jones
Lorain Veterans Council
Anderson
The
Middle East
Abby
Erma Bombeck
Elyria Catholic
Bob Guinta
Cary Hodge
Gus Chan
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