Lorain/Elyria, OH
Archive for September, 2008
Community pays respect to fallen Army captain
One of Lorain County’s own came home today.
The body of Army Capt. Michael Medders Jr. arrived by plane at the Lorain County Regional Airport, where family and friends waited.
Medders, 25, who was killed Friday by a suicide bomber in Jisr Naft, [...]
Stocks jump after steep sell-off; key rate rises
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street snapped back Tuesday after its biggest sell-off in years amid growing expectations that lawmakers will salvage a $700 billion rescue plan for the financial sector. But the seized-up credit markets where businesses turn to raise money showed no sign of relief.
The rise in [...]
Tarpley sentenced to year for weapons charge
ELYRIA – Despite being cleared of murder and other charges stemming from the 2007 shooting death of Gary Young Jr., Lamont Tarpley will spend another six months behind bars on a weapons charge.
This morning, Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Raymond Ewers gave Tarpley, 26, a year behind bars for illegally possessing a firearm. Tarpley has [...]
LeBron, Cavaliers say this season’s goal is simple: Win it all
INDEPENDENCE — Mo Williams said it, Anderson Varejao said it and Sasha Pavlovic said it. Then LeBron James, fresh off an Olympic gold medal, voiced it Monday at the Cavaliers’ annual Media Day at Cleveland Clinic Courts. “I can lead these guys to a championship,” the 6-foot-8, 250-pounder said. “We really believe that. [...]
Browns: Despite struggling start, GM Savage still believes in his team, his coach and his quarterback
BEREA — The 0-3 start and 1-3 record at the bye haven’t shaken the faith of Browns general manager Phil Savage. He said Monday he still believes the team can challenge for the AFC North crown and he expressed his support for oft-criticized coach Romeo Crennel and beleaguered quarterback Derek Anderson. “I know for [...]
Browns notes: Crennel wants to see fewer flags once bye week ends
BEREA — Coach Romeo Crennel placed eliminating penalties near the top of his to-do list for the bye week, right after getting injured players healthy. The Browns have committed 37 penalties for 237 yards in four games, an average of nine for 59. “None of it is excusable because we know that [...]
Indians not happy with season, but take pride in strong finish
CLEVELAND — At this time last year, the Indians were preparing to take on the New York Yankees in the Division Series after wrapping up their first Central Division title since 2001. Monday at Progressive Field, many of those same players were cleaning out their lockers and preparing for a long playoff-less offseason. [...]
Boys soccer: Quick goal enough as Avon shuts out Wellington
AVON — Wellington’s boys couldn’t do in 80 minutes what Avon freshman Dan Brown accomplished in less than three on Monday afternoon. That was score a goal. It led to the Dukes’ downfall in a brisk non-conference soccer match between two of Lorain County’s top Division II teams. Brown’s goal was enough to [...]
College football: Wisconsin’s loss to Michigan doesn’t make Ohio State any less worried about Badgers
COLUMBUS — Moments after No. 14 Ohio State beat Minnesota 34-21 early Saturday in both teams’ Big Ten opener, the Buckeyes had already shifted their focus to the next task on their to-do list. “Wisconsin is a challenge. It’s a huge game,” linebacker James Laurinaitis said. “They deserve every bit of [...]
High school tennis notes: Avon Lake’s Chiricosta on top of her game heading into sectional tournament
Avon Lake’s Nikki Chiricosta has already won a Division I state title in doubles and has a year of experience in the state singles tournament under her belt. So it’s no surprise the junior was awarded the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye at this week’s sectional tournament at [...]