Lorain/Elyria, OH
Archive for July 25th, 2008
Ohio offers paper ballots for touch-screen voters
CLEVELAND (AP) — Ohio voters concerned about touch-screen electronic voting must have the option of using a backup paper ballot during the November election, as they did for March’s presidential primary, the state’s top election official said Friday.
Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner ordered the counties with the touch-screen voting systems [...]
Ohio will get up to $55M after investment scandal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The sale of coins and collectibles bought by a former Republican fundraiser who stole from a state investment fund will bring the state up to $54.9 million, according to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation.
Liquidators are close to finishing off the sale that included a baseball bat once used [...]
Pitcher charged after minor league brawl in Ohio
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — A minor league pitcher accused of throwing a ball that hit a fan during a bench-clearing brawl was charged with felonious assault.
Peoria Chiefs pitcher Julio Castillo was arrested Thursday following the fight with the Single-A Dayton Dragons, authorities said Friday. Umpires ejected 15 players [...]
Stabbing victim in good condition
ELYRIA —The 25-year-old Elyria man stabbed Thursday night is in good condition at Metro Health Medical Center in Cleveland.
Ricky Lowe Jr. was stabbed once in the stomach during a fight around 9:30 p.m. with his Clinton Avenue neighbor, 53-year-old Scott [...]
He’s wise at 25: Winslow wants a new contract, but says that won’t distract him or keep him off the field
BEREA — The old Kellen Winslow might’ve stayed in San Diego, stood next to agent Drew Rosenhaus and dug his heels into the sand. But the new, older Kellen Winslow is on the practice field and in meetings, a willing participant in the Browns’ most anticipated training camp in years. “My job is [...]
Browns notes: Tucker’s hip improving; August return could be possible for veteran offensive lineman
BEREA — Offensive lineman Ryan Tucker isn’t ready to practice but said he’s hoping to return in time to play in a preseason game in preparation for the regular season. The preseason finale is Aug. 28 and the season opener is Sept. 7. “I’m just here every day working,” Tucker said Thursday. [...]
Not a ‘Bron deal: U.S. Olympic teammates support James’ gold-medal guarantee
LAS VEGAS — LeBron James’ teammates have their own guarantee: They’ll help the U.S. star try to back up his boast. And none seemed to have much trouble with James’ promise of an Olympic gold medal, which appeared in a Time magazine story that hit newsstands today. “You know what, I’ve [...]
Veteran Spotelson teaches college kids a thing or two on way to finals of women’s state amateur golf tournament
ELYRIA — Suzi Spotelson’s 41 years on this planet still puts her many years away from AARP membership eligibility, but can anyone blame her for feeling like a chaperone at the Ohio Women’s Amateur Golf Tournament? Certainly no one should blame her for feeling especially proud of what she did [...]
Media pick Ohio State to win Big Ten football title again; Laurinaitis, ‘Beanie’ Wells tabbed top players
CHICAGO — Sorry, college football fans, the Buckeyes are expected to be good again. Ohio State, the team much of the college football world is tired of seeing in the BCS championship game, walked away with most of the accolades Thursday during the Big Ten’s preseason media bash. Losers [...]
Mixed martial arts: Split makes promotion partners rivals, potentially gives Lorain County fans more event choices
Lorain County fight fans got a taste of mixed martial arts during a pair of promotions at Quaker Steak and Lube in Sheffield the past four months. Now the county might witness a battle between MMA fight promotions — which could be a good thing for area fans. “We’re going to base our operations [...]