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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 2000
Page
1
The capture of the Sierra Leone rebel leader stirs celebrations among residents across the country as authorities secure a major victory in the long running conflict.
The Ohio Legislature enacted a law stiffening penalties for repeat DUI offenders. The maximum sentence rose to five years for four or more offenses in six years, up from 18 months, and jail time doubled for BAC of 0.17 percent or higher. Proponents cite tougher warehousing of chronic drink-driving offenders amid cases like Gregory Roy, already serving 4 1/2 years after multiple felony charges.
New provisions set BAC at 0.17 percent or higher. First offenders face six days jail and a 250 dollar minimum fine, up from three days and 200 dollars. Second offenses rise to 20 days and 350 dollars. Third offenses rise to 69 days and 550 dollars. All drivers with four or more convictions within six years see prison time jump from 60 days to 120 days and maximum from 18 months to five years.
Lorain National Bank launched Kidsafe a free trigger lock program at a Wednesday news conference aiming to pause gun access in homes. Gary Smith says the program is voluntary not anti gun and 1 000 locks are available through local agencies in Lorain and Elyria with up to three per person.
Kimberly Adkins says a 14-year old son Jeremy would be alive if a trigger lock had been used on a 30 caliber rifle after a Feb 14 shooting. She credits Lorain National Bank with a free trigger lock program and stresses responsible gun ownership and safe storage to keep guns away from children.
Federal marshals expand search across the Midwest for Art Schlichter the former Colts and Ohio State quarterback amid gambling related legal troubles and new money laundering charges. Grove City Ohio police also seek him on a credit card fraud count while he remains under probation and has skipped required prison visits.
At a closed meeting County Commissioners will review possible lateral moves or promotions for top officials including Jim Cordes Ombudsman Mark Ballard Budget Director John Rokasy HR Director Jeff Foyt and Purchasing Director Yvonne Newton. No firings or demotions are planned. aim is a more responsive management structure amid growth.
Elyria High School graduate Felicia Horn leads Bronze with Karen Jones and Johnnes Pendyman. The trio heads to San Diego for MTV TRL's Big Deal with 12 groups total. If selected, they advance to semifinals then final round with rounds airing later.
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