Archive for October 12th, 2007
Breaking News: NOACA approves Avon interchange
NOACA approves Avon interchange The Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency just approved the controversial Nagel interchange off Interstate 90. Approval is contingent upon Avon Council adopting the proposed revenue sharing and joint economic development agreement, which shouldn’t be an issue since the city took the initial proposal to NOACA. The initial proposal was an attempt [...]
Rockies overcome rowdy fans, long layoff to continue hot streak
PHOENIX — Make it 18 out of 19 for the remarkable Rockies. Neither a ruckus by the Arizona crowd nor a four-day layoff could slow them down. Jeff Francis outpitched Brandon Webb, Brad Hawpe got the big hit and Colorado won the NL Championship Series opener 5-1 Thursday night in a game interrupted when fans [...]
Avon makes a final pitch
NOACA vote on project for Nagel Road expected Avon officials spent Thursday negotiating an 11th-hour agreement that could give them the votes they need to win approval for a proposed new interchange off Interstate 90 when it goes before the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency today. Avon Mayor Jim Smith said he met Thursday afternoon [...]
First Tribe-Red Sox face-off today
BOSTON — Are you ready for the Evil Empire II? AT THE JAKE Fans wishing to watch the American League Championship Series away games can secure free tickets via Indians Team Shops or Indians.com. Tickets are available by visiting Indians.com or any Cleveland Indians Team Shop for Game 1 and Game 2. There is a [...]
Candidate reports dispatcher misconduct
Incumbent: ’06 incidents in Wellington are old news WELLINGTON — A sleeping police dispatcher. Another who co-workers believed was intoxicated. And a police chief who wanted to discipline the person responsible for sending a letter about the dispatchers to a member of the Village Council — saying the issue “is not a matter of general [...]
Two students in Elyria, one in Lorain accused of recent assaults on teachers
Two boys are accused of attacking their teachers in two separate incidents Wednesday, police say. The boys, ages 11 and 15, each were charged with felony assault after the incidents at two different schools. In the first incident, the 15-year-old is accused of shoving Elyria High School teacher Kevin Houchins, who asked him to pick [...]
Indians vs. Red Sox: Ace needed to open
BOSTON — Cy Young candidate C.C. Sabathia vs. Cy Young candidate Josh Beckett. As far as postseason pitching matchups are concerned, it doesn’t get any better than this. That’s the pair that will be on the mound when the American League Championship Series begins tonight at Boston’s fabled Fenway Park, pitting baseball’s top two teams [...]
Tribe notes: C.C. won’t pitch on short rest
BOSTON – As was the case in the Division Series victory over the Yankees, Indians manager Eric Wedge said he is not considering pitching C.C. Sabathia on short rest in the ALCS, which would allow Cleveland’s ace to start Games 1, 4 and 7. “There are always X factors involved and there are no absolutes, [...]
Elyria Catholic QB Cody Schuster stays calm, in control
Cody Schuster never lost the trademark swagger in his step. Not after throwing an interception on his first pass attempt. Not after a fumble recovery was converted into a touchdown. And certainly not after Elyria Catholic was staring down the barrel of a 21-0 deficit to Villa Angela-St. Joseph. Instead, the Panthers’ senior starting quarterback [...]
Browns’ Winslow refuses to continue feud with Miami’s Porter
BEREA — Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter tried his best to lure Kellen Winslow Jr. into a war of words, but the Browns tight end refused to fire back. Winslow opted to take the high road Thursday afternoon, one day after being publicly challenged by the former Steelers standout. “I think Joey Porter needs a hug,” [...]
Browns notes: With Lewis ailing, Wright steps in
BEREA — Jason Wright has only made three starts in his four years in the NFL, but is likely to add to that total Sunday when the Browns host Miami. Leading rusher Jamal Lewis continues to be sidelined with a foot injury and is in a walking boot, forcing Cleveland to prepare for the Dolphins [...]
Midview earns share of conference volleyball title
Hans Schneider The Chronicle-Telegram EATON TWP. — Second-year Midview coach Debbie Borsz knew before the season that a West Shore Conference title was within reach for her Middies. She even felt confident enough to let the team set the conference title as one of its goals. Thursday night that preseason optimism turned into reality as [...]
Stars on the bench as Cavs down Pistons in OT
CLEVELAND — The Eastern Conference finals this was not, but the Cavaliers will take it. With LeBron James and every other starter for both teams watching from the bench, Cleveland rallied to beat the Detroit Pistons 96-90 in overtime Thursday night in exhibition play at Quicken Loans Arena. This was a night for guys like [...]
Ohio State’s Chekwa making a name for himself
OLUMBUS — First, it was the unique name that drew people’s attention. Now it’s his game. Chimdi Chekwa is happy being an important although somewhat anonymous part of No. 3 Ohio State’s stingy defensive unit. But he is proud of his Nigerian name and wants people to at least know how to pronounce it. “A [...]
School knew of shooter’s troubled past
CLEVELAND — Teased since kindergarten for his shabby clothes and odd behavior, one of the newest students at a downtown high school had made threats in front of students and teachers, and the school district has a dossier on his past problems. Yet Asa Coon was able to roam the halls at SuccessTech Academy alternative [...]
Who has more ‘pop’ credibility? C-town
Boston has Sam Malone. Cleveland has Drew Carey. Both towns have been the settings for long-running hit sitcoms. The town famed for baked beans and the Big Dig gave us “Cheers,” a hilariously written and cast show built around the colorful, quirky denizens of a Boston tavern run by Malone, a good-looking, cocky, if-none-too-bright ex-Red [...]
Who has more ‘pop’ credibility? Bean-town
When the Red Sox capped their historic comeback over the New York Yankees on the path to their 2004 World Series, I had the best seat in the house. No, it wasn’t just behind home plate or along the third base line. It was surrounded by drunken strangers stuck inside a dark, dank room so [...]
Police find burglary suspect
Domestic dispute over alleged stolen items leads cops ELYRIA —Police believe they found a burglary suspect Thursday after his girlfriend attempted to kick him and his allegedly stolen goods out of her home. BRUCE BISHOP / CHRONICLE Following a domestic violence call on Ninth Street in Elyria on Thursday, officers from the North Ridgeville police [...]
EMH: Market can’t sustain new hospital
Officials urge CHP to reconsider plans for Elyria outpatient center ELYRIA — Officials at EMH Regional Medical Center say a competing hospital system’s proposal to build an outpatient facility on Schadden Road will exacerbate problems plaguing both companies. A shortage in area medical professionals and mammoth increases in under- and un-insured patients already are taking [...]
Family stumped by needle in cake snack
GRAFTON — A 10-year-old Midview student says he bit into a Little Debbie cake and found a sewing needle. The boy was eating lunch with other students at Midview North Elementary School on Sept. 26 when he bit into the Little Debbie Zebra Cake and realized there was more than just the filling inside. “He [...]
Brink’s truck collector admits stealing deposits
SHEFFIELD — A Brink’s armored truck employee admitted to stealing nearly $8,000 in deposits from Regal Cinemas Cobblestone Square. Evelyn Bailey, 24, of Richmond Heights, was picked up by the U.S. Marshals Service after she confessed to stealing $7,900 between July 28 and Sept. 1 from the Sheffield movie theater. Bailey served as Brink’s lone [...]
Local roundup: Oct. 12, 2007
Man pleads guilty to assault on teen ELYRIA — A LaGrange man involved in a fight that led to a 15-year-old being stabbed has pleaded guilty to aggravated riot and assault charges. Kyle Kocher, 21, could get up to 18 months in prison when he is sentenced later this year. Kocher punched a 17-year-old with [...]
Grafton/LaGrange police blotter: Oct. 12, 2007
LaGrange police Thursday, Oct. 4 5:45 p.m. – Keywood Boulevard, two young men sitting in a car drinking beer. Officers located the vehicle, but the men were gone. Saturday, Oct. 6 10:35 p.m. – Public Square, BP gas station parking lot, Howard Spence, 55, 14700 block LaGrange Road, LaGrange, charged with domestic violence. Tuesday, Oct. [...]
Frank Herrmann
Frank Eugene Herrmann, 88, of Amherst, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Avon following a lengthy illness. He was born June 8, 1919 in Gresham. He was raised in Amherst and graduated in 1937 from Amherst Central High School. Frank was a lifetime resident of Amherst and resided in the [...]
Roland S. Gray
Roland S. Gray, 77, of Middleburg Heights, died Monday, October 8, 2007. Born June 30, 1930 in Elyria. Mr. Roland was a laborer. He is survived by his son, Roland S. Gray, Jr. of Elyria; daughter, Gabrielle K. Hill of Oberlin; five grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brother, Col. Charles A. Q. Gray, Jr. of Lutz, FL; [...]