Fire sprinklers urged to improve home safety nationwide
Lisa Roberson reports on the push for mandatory fire suppression systems in new homes. Sprinkler advocates cite 4,000 annual fire deaths and 80 percent in one and two family homes, noting Scottsdale's 1986 mandate reduced deaths in sprinklered houses. Opposition cites cost and maintenance, while ICC meetings seek code language to enable Ohio adoption.
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Scottsdale, Ariz
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Smokealarmswork.org
NAHB
Firefighter Apprentice Seeks Top Rank After Shock Promotion
Fire Department veteran since 1989 scored highest on February qualifying exam to become chief and set long term goal of rising to the top. In Thursday's Grace Dempsey meeting he called the day shocking for Assistant Chief Dempsey and himself while praising Dempsey's dedication.
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Dempsey
Corrections and Clarifications from The Chronicle-Telegram
The Chronicle-Telegram invites readers to report factual errors by calling 329-7155 to help ensure accurate coverage and corrections.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Lottery results and big jackpots update
Midday and evening draws listed with Pick 3 and Pick 4 sequences, Rolling Cash 5 totals, Ten-Oh numbers, and jackpot amounts. Mega Millions estimates reach 196 million with the Tuesday draw. Classic Lotto at 19.4 million. Rolling Cash 5 jackpot noted at 110000. Regional results from Michigan Pennsylvania and West Virginia included.
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Chronicle Telegram contact and delivery information
The Chronicle Telegram lists staff roles including editor Andrew Young and sports editor Kevin Aprile. It provides contact numbers for circulation home delivery and areas served, hours for phone lines, and subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions. It notes the newspaper is published daily by Lorain County Printing and Publishing Company with its Elyria address and post office box for changes.
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Elyria Fire Chief Pronesti Eyes Budget Fixes and Revitalization
Interim chief Pronesti vows to restore the Elyria Fire Department to past strengths with cost-saving talks, a potential outside evaluator, and plans to bolster water rescue and county teams. Firefighters union leader Dean Marks supports continued first responder CPR program amid budget strains.
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Elyria
Lorain
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Marks
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Civil Service Commission
Grace
Dempsey
Public steps in high profile sexual assault case
The family urges naming Stevens as prosecutors seek multiple charges against suspect Plas. Attorney Lioux notes aggressive charges. police and prosecutors may reveal details at a forthcoming Elyria Municipal Court hearing. Prosecutor Will signals ongoing investigation and possible more counts. Stevens remains hospitalized at MetroHealth Medical Center amid rehabilitation.
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Plas
Lioux
Elyria
Dennis Will
Richard Resender
MetroHealth Medical Center
Cleveland
McCain Surrenders Timetable Criticism Faces Democratic Reply
Democrats led by Hillary Clinton denounced McCain's withdrawal remarks as a risky approach. The Obama campaign agreed with some points but rejected adopting Bush era policies and divisive tactics, framing Obama as a candidate of healing and change.
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Mitt Romney
Hillary Clinton
New York
Bush
Barack Obama
George Bush
Indictment Sought in Case Involving Megan Meier Parents Separated
Megan Meier case leads to charges against a woman involved in a widely publicized incident. Ron Meier, 38, expresses tears of joy as he learns of the indictment, while Megan's parents remain separated.
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Ron Meier
Elyria blotter reports child found in store and multiple arrests
Police logs list a missing child found wandering at Family Dollar and a string of incidents including a counterfeit bill, threats with a knife, vehicle theft attempts by four juveniles, warrants for Heather Linden and Brandon Green, a suspect charged with driving under suspension and drug charges, a window smash, an assault with hair ripped out, and other property crimes and thefts across Elyria and nearby Lorain areas from May 13 into May 14.
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Turner Blvd
Fourth Street
West Avenue
West River Road
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Elyria
Connecticut Drive
Rush St
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Adam Gonzalez
10Th St
Middle Ave
Brandon Green
Taylor and
Winckles
Anthony E. Mervis
Lorain
Pratt Bivd
Bell Ave
Jermaine Washington
Erie St
Mockingbird Lane
School notes hoax prompt security sweep and threat
Officials investigated a note that claimed intent to cleanse the world prompting a school lockdown and parent alerts after the note’s discovery on April 14. No discipline details released. A separate crash in North Ridgeville left a 4 year old girl and driver seriously injured. charges filed. A Lorain assault report describes a woman safe, with suspect Jose uncontacted. Also announces KinderCare opening in North Ridgeville and a Route 301 bridge reopening in Sheffield after repairs.
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North Ridgeville
Grafton
Maddock
Sugar Ridge Roads
William P. McAuliffe Sr
Grafton Eastern Road
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Lorain
East 28Th Street
Broadway
Westgate Plaza
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