Archive for August 10th, 2007
County greets new teachers
New Elyria High teacher Amanda Belcher (left) shares a laugh with Stephanie Alexander-Johnson, a new guidance counselor at the school. ELYRIA — While Lorain schools struggle to recover from a round of layoffs, other school districts around the county are celebrating the hiring of more than 125 teachers, administrators and guidance counselors. New hires from [...]
Off the beat, Aug. 11, 2007
S. Lorain gets phone lines back The advent of cell phones has left many people believing land lines are a thing of the past. Well, don’t tell that to the residents of South Lorain. After Tuesday’s heavy rain storm, a 300-foot section of underground phone cable was damaged, knocking out phone service to hundreds of [...]
Meteor shower sure to dazzle
The annual Perseid meteor shower will hit its peak this weekend, and area stargazers are gearing up to watch shooting stars streak across the sky. The best viewing in the county will also be free to the public Sunday evening when the Black River Astronomical Society hosts a viewing of the shower at the Neilson [...]
Former pharmacist indicted in lethal chemotherapy case
CLEVELAND — A former pharmacist has been indicted on charges of involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide in the case of a 2-year-old girl who died after receiving an improperly mixed dose of chemotherapy. Eric Cropp, 39, of Bay Village, failed to catch a mistake in a saline solution that was administered to Emily Jerry of [...]
Weapons stash found at shooting suspect’s motel room
BOWLING GREEN — A type of rifle used by snipers, several other weapons and a large quantity of ammunition was found in a Michigan motel room rented by a truck driver accused of killing two co-workers at an Ohio company, authorities said Friday. Calvin Neyland Jr., 43, of Findlay, was being held without bond in [...]
Storms bring at least 3 twisters; woman killed
MARION — A storm system spawned at least three tornadoes as it swept across northern Ohio, killing one person and leaving thousands of homes and businesses without power Friday morning. In Marion, about 40 miles north of Columbus, a falling tree limb struck a sport utility vehicle, killing a woman as she drove during the [...]
At ‘burn camp,’ kids don’t have to worry about people staring
AKRON — Every one of the 28 kids has a story. Maybe it was a house fire. Or a car accident. Or a gasoline-fueled bonfire. Or a powerful jolt of electricity. Or a lawn mower that caught fire. Of all the stories at the annual “burn camp” at Portage Lakes, Sam Pratt’s is one that [...]
Attorney: Priest’s trial was flawed
TOLEDO — The trial that convicted a Catholic priest of murdering a nun was flawed and sensationalized, according to documents filed in the priest’s appeal. Attorneys for the Rev. Gerald Robinson filed a document with the Ohio 6th District Court of Appeals Wednesday outlining what they claim were eight crucial mistakes that led to Robinson’s [...]
Steven E. Armbruster
Steven E. Armbruster, 44, of Columbia Station, passed away suddenly August 6, 2007. Beloved husband of Sonya (nee Hogg); dear father of Jacob of Painsville; loving son of John "Jerry" and Fran of Newbury; cherished brother of Russell of Chardon, Dr. Janet O’Hara (Mark) of Munson, Mary Kay McGillivray (Carl) of Chatham, Richard (Janel) of [...]
Shirley S. Nicoletti
Shirley S. Nicoletti (nee: Fluharty), 70, of Elyria, died August 9, 2007 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain. She was born January 24, 1937 in Marion County, WV and has been a 44 year resident of Elyria. She was employed at General Motors, in Elyria, beginning in 1967 and retired from General [...]
Mildred H. Smith
Mildred H. "Sis" Smith (nee: Dean), 84, of Elyria, died August 10, 2007 at EMH Regional Medical Center. She was born November 26, 1922 in Westlake, and has been a resident of Elyria since 1942. She was a member of St. Jude Church, Elyria, Elyria United Polish Club and the Red Hat Society. She had [...]
David L. Hornbeck
David L. Hornbeck, 57, of Avon Lake, formerly of Madison WI, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2007, of heart failure. Mr. Hornbeck was born April 2, 1950, in Pittsburgh PA and had lived in Avon Lake since 1988. Mr. Hornbeck was a graduate of West Virginia University, with a degree in Journalism. He was a [...]
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Browns’ Quinn looks OK, just not fan-tastic as rain keeps public away again
BEREA — Brady Quinn waited hours to be drafted and weeks to sign a contract. He’s finally settling in with the Browns, but the fans are still waiting — to see him on the field. Quinn, who signed a five-year deal Tuesday night, was supposed to practice in front of fans for the first time [...]
Browns’ McGinest to miss at least six weeks after back surgery
BEREA — The Browns haven’t played a preseason game, but they’re already down two outside linebackers. Starter Willie McGinest and backup/special teamer Matt Stewart had surgeries Thursday. McGinest had surgery in Los Angeles to fix a bulging disc in his back and will miss at least six weeks. Stewart had surgery to repair a torn [...]
Browns camp: Thursday lowdown
WHAT HAPPENED: The practice was moved inside — and therefore closed to the public — after more rain hit Berea. The Browns waited as long as they could before canceling it, but were forced to turn away the fans who came to watch Brady Quinn. SURGERY CENTER: Outside linebacker Willie McGinest underwent surgery to repair [...]
Tribe notes: Hafner misses game, gets treatment for sore knee
Indians designated hitter Travis Hafner was out of the lineup Thursday night against the Chicago White Sox while he rested and treated a sore left knee, an injury he got sliding into second base Tuesday night. Hafner had to leave for a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning Wednesday night when he began to hobble around. [...]
Indians’ Laffey gets first win, trip back to the minors
CHICAGO — Aaron Laffey outpitched Mark Buehrle to earn his first major league win Thursday night. And what was the rookie’s reward after helping the Cleveland Indians to a 7-5 win over the Chicago White Sox? A trip back to the minors. “I knew that was always the possibility that I wasn’t going to be [...]
Gary Gerrone column: Here’s your shot to see shooting stars
Rain means clouds, and clouds mean that my son cannot see any shooting stars. This is not good, especially since he finally saw his first one, and he is really primed for the annual Perseid Meteor Shower this weekend. Oh, I hope it is clear … Now, you will notice that I have kinda mixed [...]
Daly finds no practice is perfect, opens with 67 at PGA
TULSA, Okla. — After all these years, John Daly still loves to grip it and rip it. First at the slot machines. Then at Southern Hills. Neither figured to be the smart choice at the PGA Championship. Instead of practicing on a course he had not seen in 13 years, Daly chose to gamble at [...]
Elyria Country Club members make tournament finals
CHAGRIN FALLS — Two Elyria Country Club members will battle for titles today in the Cleveland Women’s Golf Association District Championships at Chagrin Valley Country Club. Maureen Carey takes on Alex Gallucci of Shaker Country Club in the first flight, while Dot Delac plays Betsy Steinbrink of The Country Club in the second flight. Delac [...]
Ex-officer: Kipton PD got bad rap
Village was known as a speed trap; chief receives termination letter KIPTON — For years, Kipton has had a reputation as a speed trap. It was a reputation village officials were working to change, but in the meantime the ranks of the police department have dwindled to zero thanks to suspensions and resignations. “Ten years [...]