Archive for July 31st, 2007
The Seven Wonders of Lorain County
Ahhh … Lorain County . With a temperamental lake to its north and country roads leading south, it’s easy to see why so many have called this piece of land home for so long. But what are the things that make it special? Where are the places you’re sure to show friends and relatives visiting [...]
Ready to rebound?
CLEVELAND — The Indians are 8-9 since the All-Star break despite a favorable schedule to begin the second half, which featured 13 games at Jacobs Field. They still trail the first-place Tigers in the Central Division, with the Mariners and Yankees right behind them in the American League wild-card race. Their offense has been in [...]
Never say never
Baxter makes unprecedented return from horrific injury BEREA — Exactly nine months and eight days after his football career appeared to be over, Gary Baxter returned to the field Monday night. The Browns cornerback took part in individual and positional drills in his first practice since tearing both of his patellar tendons, taking a huge [...]
Frye takes a stab at boxing – Browns Notes
BEREA — Charlie Frye knew he’d be in for a battle when training camp opened, so he spent the last part of his offseason in the boxing ring. “They said if it weren’t for my football career, I would be the next Muhammad Ali,” Frye said Monday with a laugh as he talked between practices. [...]
Leukemia takes Walsh
Legendary 49ers coach won three Super Bowls Janie McCauley The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Bill Walsh, the groundbreaking football coach who won three Super Bowls and perfected the ingenious schemes that became known as the West Coast offense during a Hall of Fame career with the San Francisco 49ers, has died. He was 75. [...]
Celtics trade for Garnett
Howard Ulman The Associated Press BOSTON — Kevin Garnett is leaving Minnesota after the Boston Celtics agreed to acquire the All-Star forward in a multiplayer trade with the Timberwolves, a Celtics official told The Associated Press on Monday. Among the players who could be headed to Minnesota are forward Al Jefferson, guard Sebastian Telfair, swingman [...]
Cards go with Schremp
It’s been 16 years since the Brookside Cardinals last tasted a conference championship in boy’s basketball. In deciding on a new coach to steer the struggling program, Brookside reached into its more successful past, tabbing Brent Schremp. Schremp played point guard for the last Cardinal team to win a conference title, in 1991, and now [...]
Underhanded thieves
Sawed-off catalytic converters prompts reward from lot ELYRIA — Most people expect thieves to target car stereos or hubcaps, but sticky- fingered entrepreneurs also are stealing catalytic converters and a local man is looking to put an end to it with a $500 reward. After more than 35 converters were stolen from cars at the [...]
Lorain’s mayor for a day . . . or 5
Council president to fill in after Foltin steps down LORAIN — Lorain won’t be without a mayor after all. When Mayor Craig Foltin steps down Thursday, Council President Ken Shawver will take over temporarily until the Lorain City Republican Party precinct committee can meet to choose an official replacement to serve the remaining four months [...]
More allegations made against doctor
ELYRIA — Several more people have come forward alleging sexual misconduct by Dr. Somnath Roy, who already is being sued by two women with similar complaints. “There is an investigation, it has expanded and we’re going to continue to work on it,” Elyria police Lt. Andy Eichenlaub said. Roy has denied any wrongdoing. Attorney Jim [...]
New life for old store
Builders sign up new tenants, plan to expand building OBERLIN — By October, you may be able to shop at a new discount shoe store or eat at a Chinese restaurant near the Wal-Mart at state Route 58 and U.S. Route 20. A developer is embarking on a $4 million project to chop off the [...]
Lorain cop faces new allegations
LORAIN — A Lorain police officer who was suspended for three days in 2000 after an investigation revealed he engaged in a sexual relationship while on duty has been placed on paid administrative leave while new accusations are investigated. Patrolman Stanley Marrero, 43, was relieved of his duties Thursday while the department investigates several charges [...]
Burge allows new judge to hear contempt case
ELYRIA — Assistant County Prosecutor Tony Cillo could have left the county Justice Center in handcuffs Monday. Instead, a judge will be appointed to decide if Cillo should be punished for writing in a motion that county Common Pleas Judge James Burge would be deliberately “sandbagging” a death penalty case if he ruled against the [...]
Vet: Roosters were used for fighting
SHEFFIELD TWP. — The Sheriff’s Office plans to forward evidence it has collected to the county prosecutor’s office, which will determine whether charges should be filed in connection with allegations of cockfighting at a Sheffield Township property. A veterinarian who examined some of the roosters that were taken from the property Sunday afternoon determined that [...]
Tot who fell from window improves to fair condition
ELYRIA — A toddler who fell from a second-story window and suffered a severe skull fracture is improving. Cora Mae Gentry, 2, was upgraded to fair condition as of Monday evening at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland. For two days, she had been listed in critical condition after family members said she fell from a [...]
Chief justice suffers seizure
WASHINGTON — Chief Justice John Roberts suffered a seizure at his summer home in Maine on Monday, causing a fall that resulted in minor scrapes, Supreme Court spokeswoman Kathy Arberg said. He will remain in a hospital in Maine overnight. “It’s my understanding he’s fully recovered, said Christopher Burke, a spokesman for Penobscot Bay Medical [...]
Police Blotter – 07/31/07
Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, July 25 3:12 p.m. – 700 block Oberlin-Elyria Road. Steve Comrie, 27, LaGrange, criminal trespass, disorderly conduct intoxication, possession of marijuana and open container. Friday, July 27 1:56 a.m. – 2600 block Elyria Ave. Samuel L. Hill Jr., 30, Elyria, driving under suspension and rear license plate light required. 2:07 a.m. – [...]
Lonnie Brooks
Lonnie "Bud" Brooks, 20, of Uniontown, PA, formerly of Lorain, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 26, 2007, living in Uniontown for the last 3 years, coming from Akron. Mr. Brooks was born in Lorain on November 12, 1986, and attended Garfield High School in Akron. He enjoyed cooking and was an avid sports fan. [...]
Betty Jean Decell
Betty Jean Decell, 77, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2007 in Medina. She retired in 1988 from Union Commerce/Huntington Bank. She was the beloved aunt of Terri (David) Quester, Gerry (Vikki) Scrivens, Cheri (Doug) Felton, Linda Francis, John and Dan Cremati; and great-aunt of Brian, Bradley, Brandon and Rachel Quester, Paul and Matt Felton. She [...]
L. Jeanne DeNardi
Mrs. L. Jeanne DeNardi, 82 (nee Ego), of Westlake, formerly of Lorain, died Saturday, July 28, 2007 in the RaeAnn Nursing Home in Westlake following a long illness. Mrs. DeNardi was born in Lorain, on January 4, 1924. She was a graduate of Lorain High School. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in nursing from the [...]
Sophie M. Golski
Sophie M. Golski (nee Dobrowski), 89, of Elyria, died Monday, July 30, 2007, at Life Care Center of Elyria. She was born October 25, 1917 in Elyria, where she was a lifelong resident. For 25 years, Mrs. Golski worked at Stouffer’s in Fairview Park as a waitress, then as a hostess; she then worked at [...]
I. M. Jones
I. M. Jones, 79, of Amherst, died Sunday, July 29, 2007 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain, following a two year illness. He was born July 30, 1927 in Pine Knot, KY, and resided in Amherst since 1945. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army in the European Theatre. [...]
Darlene Maria Quinn
Darlene Maria Quinn Darlene Maria Quinn, 50, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 28, 2007 at Lorain Community Health Partners. Arrangements will be announced by Brown-Robinson Funeral Home in Lorain.
John Perry Roberts
John Perry Roberts, 92, of LaGrange, passed away Sunday morning, July 22, 2007, in Elms Retirement Village, Wellington after a long illness. He was born Thursday, November 12, 1914 in Cleveland, living in the LaGrange area since 1960. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Grafton for many years. [...]
William L. Shuster, III
William L. Shuster, III, 66, of Amherst died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, July 29, 2007. Mr. Shuster was born in Du Bois, PA, on June 23, 1941. He has lived in Ohio for the last 41 years. He attended Indiana University for two years. He retired in 2000 as furniture manager at the [...]