Death-defying Human Cannonball Describes Job Life
A renowned human cannonball shares the realities of his daring career including preparation, risk, and the daily mindset required to perform. He explains how rigging, timing, and safety protocols shape each explosive flight and the thrill his act delivers to audiences.
Lack of funds slows Elyria school bond drive
Elyria Citizens for Quality Education reports 7506 in contributions since January as voters prepare for the November 8 bond election to raise 58 million for rebuilding Elyria High School replacing McKinley Elementary and expanding Elyria West. The group notes 84 contributors so far, far short of 1992 levels when a levy passed.
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Elyria High School
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Armbruster Campaign Outspends Zaleski By 246 To 1
Elyria report shows Jeffry Armbruster and GOP allies outspent State Senator Alan Zaleski by a ratio over 246 to 1 in the race for the end of the year filings. Armbruster raised $78,356 since June and spent $72,599 while committees spent $77,440 for him. Zaleski raised $55,907 and spent $48,307 with PACs funding more than half of his $36,690 outside contributions.
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Jeffry Armbruster
GOP
Alan Zaleski
Lorain County
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Zaleski
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Crossing over the decades Elyria crossing guard retires after 81 years
Ursa Bright, who began guiding children across West River Road in 1963, celebrated retirement at Elyria City Hall after a long career. She recalled bringing her five month old daughter Tina to work, wrapped in a sleeping bag, and said former charges still greet her. Bright spent 17 years at Lodi Street before moving to Route 57.
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City Hall
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Lake Avenue
Parents beg for return of kidnapped sons in Union
In Union South Carolina a church choir dedicates songs to missing 3-year-old Michael Smith and 14-month-old Alex Smith as mother Susan Smith appeals for their safe return. Police expand lines to handle hundreds of tips while residents search roadsides and fields. Authorities say the suspect possibly acted alone. a burgundy 1990 Mazda Protege is linked to the case.
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Alex Smith
Susan Smith
Union
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Tommy Hart
Moss
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Bank robbery suspect seen lugging bike
Lorain police arrested 28 year old Andy Lenox of Lakeside Avenue after a Bank One robbery on West Qist Street. Lenox rode a bicycle from the bank toward the High Level Bridge, then tried to drag the bike into Park View Motel on West Erie Avenue where Amherst Police Chief William Hall spotted him and alerted Lorain police. Investigators have not yet determined the stolen amount.
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Andy Lenox
Lakeside Avenue
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Bank One
High Level
Poli
William Hall
Erie Avenue
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