Archive for August, 2007
Tribe wins sixth straight on Lofton’s walk-off walk
CLEVELAND — It’s the kind of walk-off you expect from Kenny Lofton. Lofton did not clout a dramatic home run to lift the Indians to another victory Thursday night, but his contribution was just as important, as the veteran outfielder drew a bases-loaded walk in the ninth inning to give Cleveland a 6-5 win over [...]
Tribe notes: Lewis adding power to pen
CLEVELAND — The Indians have been searching for a reliable reliever to lighten the load on Joe Borowski, Rafael Betancourt and Rafael Perez at the back end of the bullpen. Is that guy Jensen Lewis? Manager Eric Wedge has employed Lewis later in games recently, with the 23-year-old right-hander responding favorably. Since Aug. 9, Lewis’ [...]
Browns have decisive victory: Cribbs, Frye lock up jobs
CHICAGO — The talk shows will be silent today. There’s nothing left to discuss. The competition’s over. And it ended by knockout. Joshua Cribbs will be the punt returner on opening day. The quarterback derby ended, too, but it was far less exciting. Cribbs, who began training camp in a battle with rookies Syndric Steptoe, [...]
Browns notes: Cuts not so easy to make this year
CHICAGO — Today is decision day. The deadline for the mandatory roster cut to 53 players is 4 p.m. Saturday, but the Browns will spend today discussing the players on the bubble and choosing which ones stay. Coach Romeo Crennel said this week that about 10 players fall into that category. The biggest questions involve [...]
Success is relative for Amherst’s Brandon Kish
During his daily existence at Amherst High School, Brandon Kish is never far from reminders of his older brother Ryan, one of the most celebrated players in Comets football history. Brandon inherited Ryan’s old locker. A plaque hangs prominently there honoring his name, his graduation year and jersey number. Last season, when Brandon finally got [...]
Prep football notes: Three area teams get big opening wins
It’s easy to dismiss it as only one game. A non-conference game. One measly performance, which, in the grand scheme of a 10-week regular season, isn’t any more important than any other week. But try telling that to the Keystone Wildcats, the North Ridgeville Rangers and the Oberlin Phoenix, who each shattered burdensome losing streaks [...]
Four downs: Firelands coach Rocky Farlow
TODAY’S GUEST: FIRELANDS COACH ROCKY FARLOW Rocky Farlow enjoys the process of building football programs. He was successful at it at Perkins, where he constructed a state champion, and at New London. Farlow has a 57-34 career record. But he faces his biggest challenge yet at Firelands, which, coupled with Week 1’s 19-3 defeat at [...]
New era for Elyria volleyball: Johnson wins debut
ELYRIA — Jodie Johnson didn’t even have time Thursday night to think about it being her first game as Elyria’s volleyball coach. She was too busy preparing for Brunswick when a fellow teacher reminded her about it. “Honestly, I did OK until one of the other teachers mentioned that it was the first game of [...]
Elyria to seek grant for firefighters
ELYRIA — The City Council gave Mayor Bill Grace the green light Thursday to apply for a federal grant to help hire 10 firefighters, but neither Council nor the mayor know if the city will accept the helping hand if it is awarded to the city.The problem is that the city would have to beef [...]
Former pizzeria flattened like a pizza
Vacant building first to make way for new Elyria High
Romoser new Lorain mayor
Republicans finally replace Foltin LORAIN — After spending 28 days without one, Lorain finally has a mayor. John Romoser, who also is the Republican Party’s candidate to run for the seat in November, was selected through secret ballot by the Republican Party Precinct Committee on Thursday night. He is the city’s 42nd mayor. STEVE MANHEIM [...]
Boy, 7, burned by hot coffee
Murray Ridge incident leaves student in hospital ELYRIA — A 7-year-old boy with Down syndrome was in the hospital with second-degree burns after he dumped a pot of hot coffee onto his chest and stomach Wednesday at the Murray Ridge School. Jacob Moss, of Elyria, was rushed to EMH Regional Medical Center and later transported [...]
Eight candidates fail to make ballots
LORAIN — Eight candidates who were running for various offices in the November election are candidates no more, according to Lorain County Board of Elections officials. The eight were kept off the November ballot for various reasons, such as failing to collect enough valid signatures on their petitions or not meeting the time of residency [...]
Noble plans run for Elyria mayor
Republican must run as write-in ELYRIA — Republicans will have a mayoral candidate in November, but you won’t see his name on the ballot. CHRONICLE FILE Ray Noble says he will join the Elyria mayoral race as a write-in candidate. Ray Noble, vice chairman of the city’s Republican Party, said Thursday that he has registered [...]
Chief: Doctor must OK officer’s return
LORAIN — A Lorain police officer who allegedly threatened to kill himself in front of his estranged wife will not be allowed back on the force without a doctor’s approval. Police Chief Cel Rivera said he will require a doctor’s letter before he allows 17-year veteran Officer Corey Earl to work as a police officer [...]
Oberlin Council president won’t seek re-election
OBERLIN — City Council President Daniel Gardener has dropped his re-election bid, saying he will focus on his goal of becoming a certified financial planner. Gardener, who earns about $7,000 in his Council job, said he spends about 30 hours a week on city business, and he needs to spend more time on his studies. [...]
Jackknifed semi snarls traffic
ELYRIA — A truck jackknifed Thursday on Schadden Road, forcing cars and trucks to go through a nearby parking lot to get to an industrial park and the Ireland Cancer Center. The road was blocked for several hours after the accident, which occurred about 100 feet south of the where the road meets state Route [...]
Sold: Animal masterworks
CLEVELAND — Squint a little and the ink splashed across the canvas looks something like a maniacal villain from some B-grade horror movie. What is it really? Well, that’s hard to say, since its artist isn’t fluent in any language known to man. BRUCE BISHOP / CHRONICLE Zookeeper Heather Strawn shows off a painting by [...]
Police blotter: Aug. 31, 2007
Lorain police Friday, Aug. 24 8 a.m. – 1800 block Randall St., windows in vacant home were broken. Monday, Aug. 27 12 p.m. – 2600 Ashland Ave., Admiral King High School, 17-year-old female charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, underage possession of tobacco. 2:50 p.m. – 2600 Ashland Ave., Admiral King High School, [...]
Avon Lake’s controversial banners coming down
AVON LAKE — Bye-bye banners. Just a year after Mayor Rob Berner’s decision to hang welcome signs throughout the city, the 74 “Welcome to Avon Lake” banners tied to city utility poles have worn out their year-long contract. The banners displayed the city’s seal and Web site address and were paid for by local businesses, [...]
Car salesman gets 11 years; wife gets probation
ELYRIA — An Avon couple was sentenced Thursday for crimes including cracking odometers and rolling them back at the couple’s used car dealership. William Greisser, 49, was sentenced to 11 years in prison while his wife, Kathleen Greisser, 51, was given three years probation. Both were also ordered to forfeit their bank accounts, investments and [...]
Five in custody after bat, knife brawl
LORAIN — Less than 12 hours after a fight Wednesday in Elyria involving two men attacking each other with a knife and baseball bat, police in Lorain arrested three juveniles and an adult for a fight involving the same weapons but in greater number — three knives and a baseball bat. Police said they were [...]
Vermilion plans beach patrols
VERMILION — The Main Street Beach has been a troublesome spot this summer, but the Vermilion Police Department is hoping extra patrols planned for this weekend will keep the problems to a minimum this Labor Day. “Anytime you have a public beach, you will have problems, but it seems that this year the kids were [...]
Thomas Edward McCarty
Thomas Edward McCarty, of North Olmsted, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and friends on Tuesday, August 28, 2007, joining daughter, Stephanie Ann. Tom was a veteran of World War II, lifetime member of VFW Post 1079, DAV, and Purple Heart. Tom is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, [...]
Susan M. Papp
Susan M. Papp (nee Masaveg), 53, died Thursday, August 30, 2007. She was employed by Sherwin Williams for 31 years. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Joseph; son, Mark; grandson, Mark Jr.; mother, Mary Mesaveg, brothers, Leroy (Mary), Jerry, Joe (Vicki), Mike, and John (Natalie) and George Masaveg; sister, Agnes. Friends may [...]