Gregory DeChant Defends Innocence in Parental Murder Trial
Gregory DeChant testified in Lorain County Court denying killing his parents Leonard and Arlene DeChant on August 30, 1985. He described himself as innocent, while prosecutors allege jealousy over his brother Daniel’s favored treatment. Medical experts disputed self harm alibi and described stabbing injuries. Family members rebutted the accusation, asserting his respect and care for his parents.
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Gerald Gold
DeChant
Gold
Lorain County
Commmon Pleas Court
Leonard
Arlene DeChant
Jonathan Rosenbaum
George Hoke
Hoke
Rosenbaum
Werner Spitz
Leo DeChant
Avon
Gregory
Cleveland State University
Daniel
Safety Service chief Charles Hoagland may retire this year
Elyria officials report Safe ty Service Director Charles Hoagland plans to retire in December after 30 years in town service. Hoagland, who returned to work after surgeries in March and May, was Elyria Parks and Recreation Director for 23 years and became safety service director in 1979 after KEYS appointed him. He helped form city recreation programs and youth sports, and was inducted into the Elyria Sports Hall of Fame in 1982.
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Elyria
Michael Keys
Safety Service
Charles Hoagland
Hoagland
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Keys
Elyria Parks and Recreation
Lexington
Kentucky
Elyria Sports Hall of Fame
Elyria CARE seeks community role in drug fight booklet
Elyria CARE members publish Yes You Can Do Something About School Age Drug and Alcohol Abuse to alert parents and residents on signs, school views, and how the justice system handles drug cases. Sonya Moreno notes the effort aims to involve the entire community in the battle, not just schools.
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Elyria Care
CARE
Elyria
Sonya Moreno
Elyria Project Care Board
Elyria School Board
Inside Auctions Business Deaths Editorial Outdoors Sports
Read across sections highlighting auctions market shifts and notable death notices with concise editorials. Outdoor features and sports updates supplement business and obituary items, reflecting local interest and varying regional events.
Reagan Iran arms deal contradictions debate rises
The newspaper notes the strike at the GM parts plant ending after idling thousands, and highlights Sen. Sam Nunn urging President Reagan to answer Iran arms deal contradictions, with related details on pages A-3, A-4, and A-6.
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Iran
Sen
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Spielberg Joins Bluth On American Tail Film
Encore previews Steven Spielberg and Don Bluth collaborating on a new animated feature American Tail arriving for holiday viewing. The issue also highlights annual Christmas memory letter appeal, TV Update focusing on Cheers stars Norm and Cliff, and sections on sports, education values, and holiday features with notable names such as George Wendt Joyce Maynard and Sid Caesar.
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Steven Spielberg
Spielberg
Don Bluth
Norm
Cliff
George Wendt
John Ratzenberger
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