Archive for September 3rd, 2007
Ford workers unafraid to vote to authorize a strike
SALINE, Mich. — Ford Motor Co. has brought a lot of uncertainty into Gerald Williamson’s life. The factory where he works is on a list of plants slated to be sold or even closed, and like other workers, he’s had to give up part of his pay raises to help the company fund its huge [...]
Teen treated at hospital after accidental shooting
ELYRIA — A group of Elyria teens found out firsthand why you shouldn’t play with guns. About six of them, ages 15 to 18, were watching television about 6:40 p.m. Sunday in the 1100 block of West Avenue when one of them pulled out a loaded handgun and began twirling it on a coffee table, [...]
Carlisle Twp. garage fire practically puts out itself
CARLISLE TWP. — Heat from a Monday afternoon garage fire may have actually aided in putting the fire out. Flames became so hot in the garage, which was connected to a home in the 39000 block of Ester Drive, they melted a bracket that was holding a household fire extinguisher. The extinguisher fell several feet [...]
Lorain police, fire forces investigating car fire
LORAIN — Police and firefighters are investigating how a car caught fire on West 11th Street early Monday. Firefighters responded to the fire about 2 a.m. and were able to put it out quickly. The car was severely damaged. Upon further investigation, it was found that the engine had been removed. The car is believed [...]
Art teacher, cafe owner, pastor
The Rev. Alana Kelley took various paths before finding her calling It might seem surprising that a woman who is the former owner of a gourmet cafe could appreciate something with the dubious name “bacon fry.” But that is exactly the Hungarian custom that Alana Kelley chose to celebrate her installation as the pastor of [...]
Sleuth of the Sea
Director of Vermilion’s maritime museum wears a detective’s hat VERMILION — With every new discovery and donation given to the Great Lakes Historical Society for placement in the collection of the Inland Seas Maritime Museum, Executive Director Chris Gillcrist said he dons the hat of an investigator on a hunt for the truth. That’s because [...]
Vermilion police blotter: Sept. 3, 2007
Vermilion police Tuesday, Aug. 21 9:02 a.m. — 300 block Devonshire Road. Officer shot injured raccoon with duty weapon. 2:38 p.m. — 4700 block Liberty Avenue. 20-inch Mongoose bicycle reported stolen. Thursday, Aug. 23 11:02 a.m. — 300 block Roxboro Road. Three boys’ bicycles reported stolen. 6:07 p.m. — 1000 block Oakwood Drive. Lawn ornaments [...]
Strickland’s ties to coal coat environmental policy
ANALYSIS COLUMBUS — At first blush, Gov. Ted Strickland’s commitment to clean energy last week sounded even better than environmentalists had dreamed. One fourth — yes, a full 25 percent — of all the electricity Ohio produces should be made using alternative energy sources by 2025. Even Environment Ohio, the most vocal renewable energy proponents [...]
Move along, move along — nothing to see, hear
CLEVELAND — The church choir will have to sing loud to be heard through these soundproofing walls. In a twist to the brooding look of sound walls that increasingly line highways, especially in densely populated areas, U.S. transportation planners are turning to another tool to make the freeway corridor more livable: see-through sound walls. The [...]
Ohio State to spend $2M on president’s residence
COLUMBUS — Ohio State is shelling out $2 million to update and remodel the mansion that houses the university’s president, just seven years after spendin $1.3 million on a previous renovation of the house, university officials said. Incoming president Gordon Gee officially takes office Oct. 1. He’ll stay at a hotel on campus until next [...]
Warehouse explosion resembles earthquake
RAVENNA — An explosion at a Northeast Ohio industrial plant closed for the Labor Day holiday leveled the plant’s storage warehouse, shook the ground for more than a mile and sent glass and debris flying, but injured no one, fire officials said. “It was an earth-shattering explosion. We heard a huge boom like a percussion, [...]
Officials seek $455K to battle beetle infestation
COLUMBUS — The city Parks and Recreation Department wants to spend $455,000 to cut down thousands of ash trees threatened by the emerald ash borer as part of the city’s ongoing efforts to stop infestations of the beetle. The money, included in the 2008 parks department budget proposal submitted to city finance officials Friday, would [...]
Arpad “Art” Toth
Arpad "Art" Toth, 82, of Lorain, died Sunday, September 2, 2007 at Community Health Partners Regional Medical Center in Lorain, unexpectedly. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, Lorain.
Jacob E. Kindle
Jacob E. Kindle, 82, of New London, died Saturday, September 1, 2007 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk, after a short illness. Mr. Kindle was born April 18, 1925 in Monroe County. He had served in the U.S. Army during WWII in Europe in the 3rd Army. He lived in Ashland, Rochester Twp. and for [...]
Mary Susan Bradley (nee Greulich), 65, a resident of Manchester, passed away Monday, September 3, 2007, at Autumn Aegis Nursing Home. She was born Aug 28, 1942 in Lorain where she was raised, graduated from school, and resided for 20 years. She moved to Kipton, where she lived for 28 years before moving to Manchester [...]
Mavis J. Darcy
Mavis J. Darcy, 60, died Sunday, September 2, 2007 at Lakewood Hospital. She was born May 19, 1947 in Elyria where she was a lifelong resident. She graduated from Elyria High School in 1965 where she was a member of the National Honor Society and National Thespians. She graduated from Miami University, Oxford, with a [...]
Okey Stevens
Okey "OC" Conrad Stevens, 81, a resident of Amherst, passed away Monday, September 3, 2007 at New Life Hospice Residential Center in Lorain following a lengthy illness. He was born July 18, 1926 in Piketon. Okey was raised in Thacker, WV for 26 years. He then moved to Springfield and Lorain before moving to Amherst [...]
Theadora (Teddi) Gerber
Theadora (Teddi) Gerber, 66, of Norwalk, died Sunday morning, September 2, 2007 at Norwalk Memorial Home. She was born May 22, 1941 in Akron, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1959 graduate of New London High School. She was a former member of the Wakeman Congregational Church where she sang in the [...]
Lebron is pure gold,leads U.S. to title
LAS VEGAS — LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony finally earned the reward that used to await U.S. players. James scored 31 points, most by an American player in an Olympic qualifier, and the United States capped its dominance in the desert by beating Argentina 118-81 on Sunday to win the FIBA Americas championship. Then James [...]
Tribe takes small fall before big trip
CLEVELAND — Just when it appeared the Indians could do no wrong, they went out and did no right Sunday at Jacobs Field. Riding a season-long win streak and looking to finish off a perfect homestand by completing a three-game sweep of the White Sox, the Indians instead did everything possible to ensure that it [...]
Tribe notes: Focus on road trip, not big lead
CLEVELAND — No one’s perfect. The Indians failed to complete a three-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, but it only served to put a negative cap on an otherwise positive homestand in which they won six times in seven games to strengthen their lead in the Central Division. “We had a great [...]
Cornerback no longer weak spot for Browns
BEREA — Defensive backs coach Mel Tucker could’ve applied for a job in the circus after last season. He became an expert in juggling (personnel) and using smoke and mirrors to keep the injury-ravaged cornerback spot afloat. While Tucker’s effort got him noticed — the Browns managed to rank 15th against the pass and he’s [...]
Elyria’s Connolly qualifies third at U.S. Nationals
Jeff Arend led qualifying in Funny Car and Max Naylor was tops in Pro Stock on Sunday at the U.S. Nationals at O’Reilly Raceway Park in Clermont, Ind. Top Fuel leader Tony Schumacher and Pro Stock motorcycle racer Chip Ellis also led their events. John Force and Warren Johnson, the winningest drivers in NHRA history, [...]
Johnson win, earns spot in Chase
FONTANA, Calif. — Jimmie Johnson grabbed a victory Sunday night at California Speedway, clinching a spot in NASCAR’s Chase for the Nextel Cup championship and guaranteeing he will be no worse than a tie for the top seed in the 10-race playoff. The reigning cup champion dominated the second half of the Sharp Aquos 500, [...]
U.S. dynamic, dominating at world track championships
OSAKA, Japan — She is graceful, gracious and oh, so fast. Allyson Felix ran one of the greatest 400-meter relay legs in the sport’s history Sunday night to help the United States bring a triumphant end to its most dominant showing ever at a world track and field championships. With 26 medals, 14 of them [...]