Lorain/Elyria, OH
Archive for September 28th, 2007
Superintendent, teachers at odds in Wellington
Salary key issue in new contract negotiations
Councilwoman’s son arrested for threatening her
AMHERST — The 17-year-old son of Councilwoman Jennifer Wasilk was arrested Sept. 22 after Wasilk called police and said he was in a rage and threatening her with a knife, a police report said.
The teen was charged with juvenile counts of domestic violence, aggravated menacing and carrying a concealed weapon and was taken to the [...]
Sheffield police blotter: Sept. 29, 2007
Sheffield police
Monday, Sept. 17 9:49 a.m. — Colorado Avenue, Steven Zan, 25, Lorain, charged with driving under suspension. 6:07 p.m. — Family Readers Service, Audrey Nelson, 42, Vermilion, charged with simple assault and domestic violence. 11:20 p.m. — I-90 eastbound, Jamie Cordova, 19, Avon, charged with [...]
Group works to reclaim Lorain
LORAIN — Some Lorain residents are sick and tired of the bad rap their city takes when it comes to crime and violence, and a grassroots group hopes to change it.
With eight murders already in 2007, this year has been particularly lethal — making it a record for murders in the past five years.
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William Henry Cook, Jr.
William Henry Cook, Jr., 85, of Oberlin, died Thursday, September 27, 2007 at the Elms Nursing Home in Wellington. He was born January 28, 1922 in Lorain. He had lived in Oberlin since 1938 and graduated from Oberlin High School in 1941.
He served in the Army Air Corp in CA. and the Philippine Islands. He [...]
Victor Erwin Weisman
Victor Erwin Weisman, 96, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at Life Care of Elyria. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Wyers Funeral Chapel of Sheffield Township.
Randy E. Seel
Randy E. Seel, 50, of LaGrange died Thursday, September 27, 2007 at E.M.H. Regional Medical Center in Elyria following a sudden illness. He was born December 16, 1956 in Gallipolis, and was a resident of LaGrange since 1967.
Randy enjoyed riding his bicycle, Bingo, collecting stuffed animals, playing cards with his family and spending time with [...]
Michelle Ann Brown
Michelle Ann Brown, 45, of Lorain, died unexpectedly Sunday, September 23, 2007 at University Hospitals of Cleveland. Miss Brown was born December 25, 1961 in Lorain, where she had been a lifelong resident.
She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and working in the yard. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and being with family [...]
Lee W. Heighberger
Lee W. Heighberger, 81, of North Ridgeville, died Thursday, September 27, 2007 following a long illness. Mr. Heighberger was born in Elyria on July 22, 1926 and made his home in Elyria for most of his life, moving to North Ridgeville five years ago.
Mr. Heighberger was employed by Bendix Westinghouse in Elyria as a machinist [...]
John B. “Brownie” Boyson
John B. "Brownie" Boyson, 97, of Elyria, died Thursday, September 27, 2007 at Center Ridge Health Campus in North Ridgeville following a brief illness. Friends may call Monday 4 to 7 P.M. at the Bauer-Laubenthal Funeral Home, Chestnut Ridge Rd. at State Rt. 57, Elyria.
Further arrangements will be announced by the funeral home.