Archive for July 27th, 2007
Kenny Lofton coming “home”
It won’t be long before a scoring Kenny Lofton will be high-fiving Indians teammates — instead of the Texas Ranger teammates he is shown pressing the flesh with earlier this month. Because Lofton, a fan favorite during the Indians’ era of champions, is coming back to Cleveland . The Indians announced the deal this afternoon. They acquired [...]
Three indicted in pizza shop killing
One suspect could face death penalty Three men already facing charges for a robbery and shooting at a Lorain bar have been indicted on charges accusing them of the shooting death of a Lorain pizzeria owner. Neil Simpson, 24, of Elyria, and Scotty Parker, 26, and Richar Perry, 25, both of Lorain, were served an [...]
Some good signs
Browns work out deals with Thomas, Wright BEREA — The Browns reached deals Thursday night with rookies Joe Thomas and Eric Wright. They have yet to sign the contracts, but they are expected to be in training camp this afternoon when the Browns begin full-squad practice. Thomas, the No. 3 pick in the draft, agreed [...]
Five big issues facing Browns
BEREA — We covered the quarterback competition Thursday, so now it’s time to look at the other top issues facing the Browns. Health report What would a Browns training camp be without talk of injuries? This time, however, the focus is on recovery. LeCharles Bentley (knee), Gary Baxter (knees), Kellen Winslow (knee) and Leigh Bodden [...]
Lee can’t deliver – Red Sox 14, Indians 9
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians have tried to be patient and nurture their bewildered former star. But now the coddling might be over and difficult questions have to be asked. First and foremost is what has happened to Cliff Lee? A pitcher once believed to be a vital cog to a championship contender continues to [...]
Tribe leads in patience – Tribe Notes
CLEVELAND — Forget about the home runs, the trips around the bases, the doubles, walks and runs scored. The Cleveland Indians’ offense is among the game’s most productive in all those categories. But it all starts from one place: the ability to take a pitch. The Indians lead both the American and National Leagues in [...]
Vick pleads not guilty
Hank Kurz Jr. The Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. — He rose to hero status in his home state during two dazzling seasons as the quarterback at Virginia Tech, a kid from the tough part of Newport News who was heading for the NFL. Michael Vick left as a soft-spoken star in the making. The Michael [...]
Commissioners aid departments
Money provided to sheriff, courts covers half of what’s been requested ELYRIA — County commissioners loosened the purse strings Thursday, agreeing to give more money to elected officials who had spent the past two weeks painting a gloomy picture of layoffs and other drastic measures if cuts imposed earlier this year weren’t lifted. But the [...]
‘I hope you burn’ – Family members express anger
ELYRIA — The devil is Lee Vert Brown, said the family of Brown’s wife, whom he ran off the road, pulled from her car and stabbed to death last June. Brown was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison by county Common Pleas Judge James Burge on Thursday, but it wasn’t nearly enough for [...]
Man pleads not guilty in death of infant boy
ELYRIA — A Lorain man facing the possibility of the death penalty in connection with the killing of an 8-month-old boy left in his care hung his head low as a laundry list of charges were read during his arraignment Thursday in Lorain County Common Pleas Court. Kevin Kimbrough, 24, held a crumpled piece of [...]
Foltin says he’ll give cash to Kobylka
Outgoing mayor promises to donate $27K toward ’08 commissioner run LORAIN — Lorain Safety Service Director Mike Kobylka has 27,000 reasons to run for county commissioner. After Kobylka confirmed Thursday that he wants to throw his hat in for the high-rankedcounty position, outgoing Lorain Mayor Craig Foltin promised to give him nearly $27,000 — all [...]
A dog reprieve?
County looks to arrange kennel space in Cuyahoga for adoptable canines ELYRIA — Some dogs’ days may no longer be numbered. County Commissioner Lori Kokoski wants to give dogs set to be euthanized another chance by transporting them from Lorain County to the Cuyahoga County Animal Protective League for adoption. “It’s just another avenue to [...]
Lorain man runs for it after 90-day sentence
ELYRIA — A Lorain man who bolted out of a county courtroom when a judge sentenced him to 90 days in jail for not paying child support was quickly caught and charged with escape and resisting arrest, a deputy’s report said. Alexander Legg Sr., 34, of Lorain, also was charged with vandalism for tearing a [...]
Downtown fire damages apartments
Three sustain minor injuries in blaze above Boomer’s Bar ELYRIA — Fire broke out in a third-floor apartment above Boomer’s Bar in downtown Elyria on Thursday afternoon — sending thick black smoke and flames skyward during one of the busiest times of the day. Two men who raced upstairs to alert apartment residents — none [...]
Lorain man shot to death
LORAIN — A 27-year-old Lorain man died after being shot twice in the chest by another man. Gary Young Jr. of Hamilton Avenue was pronounced dead about 50 minutes after the shooting, which occurred about 4:40 p.m., county Coroner Paul Matus said. “It may have had something to do with machismo or road rage,” Matus [...]
Who’s the hottie? It’s Sherrod!
-Sherrod Brown makes newspaper’s list of the 50 most beautiful people in the Capitol As fashion goes, he’s known for his disheveled look and sensible shoes, but U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, is among the 50 most beautiful people who work in the Capitol, according to the newspaper The Hill. In its profile, the newspaper [...]
Burge slaps Cillo with contempt charge
Assistant prosecutor held in contempt ELYRIA — Assistant County Prosecutor Tony Cillo has been accused of breaking one of the cardinal rules of the criminal justice system — respect the judge. County Common Pleas Judge James Burge held Cillo in contempt Thursday, saying Cillo crossed the line in a motion he wrote to oppose joining [...]
Frightening driver turned out to be Lohan
Richard Winton Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — Authorities on Thursday released an audiotape of a 911 call that led to Lindsay Lohan’s arrest Tuesday. In it, the mother of the actress’ former personal assistant can be heard frantically pleading for help because a mysterious SUV was following her through Santa Monica. Police [...]
Facebook friends try to stop deportation
Kathleen Mcgrory McClatchy Newspapers MIAMI — Juan Gomez was poised for greatness. At Miami Killian High, he aced 15 Advanced Placement classes and earned a near-perfect score on his SATs. He excelled in football and was popular with classmates. He had plans to attend Miami Dade College’s Honors College. But on Thursday, [...]
Astronauts fly drunk, NASA panel finds
Martin Merzer McClatchy Newspapers MIAMI — NASA allowed at least two astronauts to fly even though they were so drunk that flight surgeons considered them a safety risk, according to a report published Thursday by a trade journal. Aviation Week and Space Technology reported that an independent health panel commissioned by NASA [...]
Library of Congress Readies Massive Video ‘Vault’ in Va.
Jacqueline Trescott The Washington Post CULPEPER, Va. — On a hillside an hour or so southwest of Capitol Hill, the Library of Congress is moving into the newly completed home for its mammoth collection of U.S. recording and film history. There are 6.3 million items in all: footage of Charlie Chaplin’s tottering gait, [...]
Orvis M. Addleman
Orvis M. Addleman, 87, of Columbus and Elyria, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 21, 2007. He was born in Beaverdale, PA on June 21, 1920, son of the late Orvis S. and Myrtle (Wagner) Addleman. A former coal miner in Beaverdale, Orvis was retired from Duffin Manufacturing in Elyria. Orvis was a WWII veteran of [...]
Eugene T. Hlusko
Eugene T. Hlusko, 83, of Sandusky, and former long-time Lorain resident, died Saturday, July 14, 2007 at the Ohio Veterans Home in Perkins Township following an extended illness. Mr. Hlusko was born in Centerville, PA on April 22, 1924 and was a graduate of South Union High School there. He served as a Petty Officer [...]
Crete M. Hoffman
Crete M. Hoffman (nee Young), 84, life resident of Amherst, died Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at New Life Hospice Residential Center of St. Joseph following a brief illness. She was born in Amherst and was a 1940 graduate of Central School, Amherst. A member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Amherst, she enjoyed line dancing and [...]
Walter D. Lundberg
Walter D. Lundberg, 88, of N. Ridgeville and formerly of Elyria, died Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at his home. He was born March 19, 1919 in Monessen, PA and attended the University of Pittsburgh. He was employed at Bendix Corporation in Wilmerding, PA and was transferred to Bendix in Elyria in 1939, where he was [...]