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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 2006
Page
2
Defense argues life prison risk outweighed acquittal chances as John Hodge accepts plea terms. Details show a mother’s delayed report and missing police tapes hindered testimony while the family pushes for closure. Hodge faces sexual predator designation upon 2010 release.
Honda eyes a Ohio site with its west central plants given as a strong tie to the state while Indiana offers a Southeast location near Indianapolis and Cincinnati. Analysts note Toyota's Indiana presence may deter Honda and indicate a decision expected this summer. The Lorain Assembly Plant remains owned by Ford with no disclosed sale terms.
Lt. Gov Bruce Johnson states Honda will construct a new facility from scratch rather than renovate an existing plant, signaling a fresh start and potential economic impact for the region.
Hodge declines immediate plea in Common Pleas Court as he weighs family input and awaits aunt's advice. Rosenbaum maintains he did nothing improper, noting lower courts upheld the conviction. Judge Thomas Jonas guides the decision.
Al Deal of Amusement Today notes Cedar Fair may spread its portfolio with Ohio parks. Wyandot Lake in Columbus is cited and branding across multiple parks in one state could challenge each park to maintain distinct identity and drive guest visits. Kinzel and others acknowledge the need for individual park appeal.
Cedar Fair seeks to acquire five Paramount parks from CBS Corp in a move that spans locations from Cedar Point in Ohio to Knott’s Berry Farm in California. Officials say the parks fit existing operations with minimal overlap while analysts suggest pricing and family-focused offerings will be key to sustaining attendance and revenue as regulatory review continues.
The park debuts a 2003 stunt car ride themed to The Italian Job with a 50-seat ring lift and 315 foot drop at 61 mph. It adds a Midwest only face to face inverted coaster with a 138 foot lift and 72 foot loop at 55 mph. A motion simulator ride based on Angelina Jolie films sends riders through a volcano and an ice cave with four upside down flips.
Kings Island unveils Nickelodeon Universe with 18 kid friendly rides for the 2006 season and a new Hanna Barbera themed motion simulator ride debuting in the Action FX Theater. The park also adds a Tom Cruise themed suspended roller coaster similar to Cedar Point’s Iron Dragon on a 2352 foot, 51 mph run.
Kelley remains jailed in Lorain County with a 1 million dollar bond after fatally shooting Kennedy and then attacking Charles Baker and Tammy Lutz with a kitchen knife. Lutz escaped while Baker fought Kelley with a frying pan and police found him after responders arrived. The defense says the episode is devastating for all, while Kelley maintains innocence.
In Euclid a gunman entered a medical building and held his ex girlfriend hostage before shooting himself. The 28 year old Timothy Baker of Cleveland died of a self inflicted gunshot to the head. No other injuries were reported. The ex girlfriend's name was withheld pending family notification.
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