Final farewell for Army Sgt. Norman Lane Tollett
Nearly 1000 mourners filled Elyria Catholic High School coliseum on a Saturday morning for the funeral of Army Sgt. Norman Lane Tollett who would have turned 31. The 82nd Airborne Division from Fort Bragg carried his flag draped coffin in a hour long service. Relatives including his mother Marti Sparks and father Dave Tollett attended, with Rev. Allan Laubenthal and Maj. Gen. David Huntoon among speakers praising his love of family and duty to country and dismissing violence in favor of peace.
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Procession Witnesses Reflect on Sacrifice and Loss
On Gulf Road in Elyria mourners spoke of sacrifice as a funeral motorcade passed, with Army veteran Dave Doss and former Marine Doug Minnich honoring the dead by tying small American flags to their pickups. They expressed pride, pain, and concern for families.
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Memorial service for Army Sgt Norman Lane Tollett online
Online coverage and video of the memorial service and funeral for Army Sgt. Norman Lane Tollett are available at chroniclet.com. Tributes from friends and relatives are featured on the site’s Window section.
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Twisters Rip Plains. Death Toll Rises in Kansas
A new wave of tornadoes struck the Plains as Greensburg and six southwest Kansas counties faced repeated twisters. Rescue teams abandoned searches after Friday’s storm blamed for nine deaths in Kansas, with reports of widespread damage from South Dakota to Oklahoma.
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Orioles Dominate With Early Offense in 8-2 Win
The Orioles beat Sowers 8-2 in Baltimore as early runs set the tone. The offense produced multiple hits and timely scoring, delivering a decisive victory.
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Cinder block attack leaves Elyria man in coma
Justin Keenan, 24, was critically injured when a cinder block shattered his car window on Spruce Street early Saturday. He was flown to Akron City Hospital and placed in intensive care with severe facial injuries and a medically induced coma. Police say he was driving with his girlfriend when the attack occurred.
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Avon moves to Lorain Ford plant to triple space
Trademark Global Inc. plans to relocate from two Avon buildings to the former Ford Assembly Plant on Lorain's west side. The company will expand from 50 000 to 150 000 square feet and hire more staff as growth enables. Founder Dan Sustar says space constraints hinder efficiency and expansion.
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