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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 2004
Page
1
Jonathan Rau, a 9 year old with Down syndrome, crossed the finish line to be greeted by his parents Mark Ray and family in Elyria. He finished with a bright smile and received a ribbon and well wishes from onlookers.
A grandstand packed with spectators at Ely Stadium in Elyria attends the Special Olympics event on Friday. Hundreds of special needs students from around the county gather to compete against peers and showcase their talents despite disabilities.
Massachusetts plans to begin recognizing gay marriages starting Monday as a historic move in state law. The decision follows recent court rulings and government action enabling same sex unions across the state.
Jean Wrice of Lorain NAACP recalls a one room school with mixed grade classes and leftovers from white schools. She reflects on the May 17 1954 Brown v Board ruling and asks whether segregation truly ended and considers five decades of education changes.
Lorain County's drum majors made history as Nick Houser from Avon Lake High School was chosen to lead the Ohio State band this season, following his brother Scott who held the post in 1998. The selection marks the first time siblings have served as OSU drum major in 126 years.
AP reports tanks and heavy fire penetrate Najaf as clashes surge around the radical cleric Muqtada al Sadr. Shiite shrine damage spurs revenge threats and attacks on coalition bases in Nasiriyah and widespread strikes across Karbala and Baghdad.
Lorain County Board of Elections voted 4-0 to proceed with electronic voting for the presidential election on November 6 and consider buying punch card ballots if federal and state certification is not finished by July. Board member Anthony Giardini pressed Diebold official Mark Radke for assurances on machine and manpower readiness.
Elyria High School's Thompson tops the pack during the 1996 97 season with standout performance. Teammate Matt Maly follows in the 1999 2000 period, highlighting continued scope for the program.
Residents across Lorain County spend Pride Day cleaning up communities to spruce up the area as summer begins. Sally Pecora of the Solid Waste Management District says the event, held with Keep America Beautiful for more than a decade, fosters ownership in the community.
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