Archive for October 14th, 2007
Condition of man hit by train improves
ELYRIA — The condition of an Elyria man who was stuck by a train early Saturday is improving at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland. Andre McGee was listed in serious condition, but a nurse at MetroHealth, where he was flown shortly after being struck, said he was doing much better. A Norfolk Southern train conductor [...]
Police blotter: Oct. 15
County sheriff Thursday, Oct. 11 8 a.m. — Circle K, 4819 Broadway, Sheffield Township, 13-year-old Lorain boy charged with theft of candy. 9 p.m. — Subway, 35121 E. Royalton Road, Eaton Township, vandalism, glass door broken. Friday, Oct. 12 1 p.m. — Dollar General, 477 Oberlin-Elyria Road, Carlisle Township, Samantha Millard, 19, Lorain, charged with [...]
Police roundup: Oct. 15
K-9 finds drugs, accused trafficker LORAIN — A K-9’s nose led police to a stash of not-so-cleverly concealed heroin about 6:35 p.m. Thursday, according to a Lorain police report. Lorain police were called to an East 31st Street residence to assist parole officers in finding Rolando Ramos, 34, who had several active warrants, including one [...]
Report: State disciplinary system fails to punish teachers
COLUMBUS — A state and local discipline system allows educators in the classroom despite misconduct that includes theft, assault and abuse of children, The Columbus Dispatch reported, based on a 10-month investigation. Teachers’ rights are often put first, districts don’t always communicate with the state and the Department of Education shields records of wrongdoing, the [...]
B-W student organizes concert to raise awarenes about Darfur
AVON — Darfur, a region in crisis in the African country of Sudan, is thousands of miles away from the suburban comfort of Avon, but that doesn’t stop one local woman from raising awareness of ongoing genocide.Seeing the images of rape, torture and murder that have gone on during the ongoing civil unrest in that [...]
Is bingo going, going, gone?
YOUNGSTOWN — Bingo games, once valuable social events and fundraisers for communities, are in decline throughout the state, according to churches, veterans groups and nonprofit organizations. Some blame the slow disappearance of bingo games on Ohio’s restrictive smoking law, while others point to a faltering economy, competition for gaming dollars and the increasing costs of [...]
Trial begins for money manager in BWC scandal
AKRON — Another trial is set to begin in the wide-ranging scandal involving the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. Opening statements were scheduled for today in the case of Mark D. Lay, the head of a money management firm who is accused of losing $215 million in state investment funds. Lay, founder and chief executive [...]
Ohio Republican retiring from house
WASHINGTON — Rep. David Hobson, a nine-term Republican from Springfield, announced Sunday plans to retire, the 12th member of his party to do so since the beginning of the year. “I wanted to go out on top,” said Hobson, who said his health is good. He would have faced token opposition at best had he [...]
Avon/Avon Lake blotter: Oct. 15
Avon Lake police Friday, Oct. 12 8:05 a.m. – 32000 block Lake Road. Homeowner reported unknown person tried to enter home through walkout cellar door. Thursday, Oct. 11 7:02 p.m. – 200 block Moore Road. Suspicious person reportedly seen in the area. Tuesday, Oct. 9 11:09 p.m. – 33000 block Ambleside Drive. Juveniles cover house [...]
Elation in 11 innings: Indians down Red Sox, even series
BOSTON — A bad outing from Fausto Carmona on Saturday night was supposed to spell defeat for the Indians in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series. Thanks to Cleveland hitters, namely Trot Nixon, it didn’t. On the bench for 10 innings, Nixon, who made his name as a Boston outfielder for eight seasons, [...]
Tribe notes: Wedge downplays Game 1 flop
BOSTON — The Indians are hoping their Game 1 performance was an aberration. If it wasn’t, this could be a brief ALCS. Cleveland stumbled out of the gates and lost 10-3 in the opening game Friday night, coming up short in all facets of the game. It’s not the kind of effort to bring to [...]
Dan Coughlin: Dolan pleased to see Indians’ plan coming to fruition
Larry Dolan’s eight years as owner of the Indians have not been a joyride, but it’s getting smoother. So let’s sit down with him and reflect on this journey which he undertook late in life. He is now 76. Four years ago he quietly passed the torch to his son, Paul, who succeeded him as [...]
Crennel knows Browns can’t look past Dolphins
CLEVELAND — Romeo Crennel will never be confused with the ubiquitous — at least on TBS — Frank Caliendo, but this week he tried his first impression in three years as Browns coach. “They are the best offense and defense that we’ve ever seen,” Crennel said of the Dolphins, altering his voice slightly to mimic [...]
Ohio State ‘D’ making it look real easy
COLUMBUS — If defense truly does win championships, Ohio State had better prepare to clear some space in its trophy room. The No. 3 Buckeyes put up another defensive gem Saturday afternoon, pounding Kent State 48-3 during a midseason break in the Big Ten schedule. The Golden Flashes touted the nation’s fifth-best running back in [...]
Ohio State notes: Buckeyes suffer a few minor dings
COLUMBUS — The goals for the Buckeyes on Saturday afternoon were to get a win, using the game to fine-tune some things as they head into the heart of their Big Ten schedule, and not suffer any major injuries. The Buckeyes finished with checks across their to-do list, although several players did suffer some minor [...]
Admirals cruise but lose at Warrensville
Hans Schneider The Chronicle-Telegram WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS — There’s more to football than just moving the ball up and down the field. Admiral King found that out the hard way Saturday afternoon. Despite a clear advantage in yardage, and never having to punt, the Admirals came up on the wrong end of a 35-22 score against [...]
Cross country: Black River boys win first title in 20 years
LAGRANGE — Victory was especially sweet for the Black River boys team as it won its first conference cross country title in 20 years at Saturday’s third annual Patriot Athletic Conference meet at the Lorain County Equestrian Center. Black River placed four runners in the top 10 as it defeated two-time defending champ Buckeye, 23-40. [...]
Man severely burned in car fire
ELYRIA — When his wife came crashing down the stairs and threw open the front door about 8:41 p.m. Saturday, Robert Howard forgot all about the horse race he’d been watching on television. CARL SULLENBERGER/CHRONICLE A man was badly burned while sitting in this car at the end of Wolf Court in Elyria on Saturday [...]
Every tombstone has a story: Here are three
When your children pass through the night this Halloween in their quest for candy, you’ll tell them what houses to avoid and what time to return. But it’s likely you’ll not have to warn them to stay out of the cemeteries. Dozens of tombstone-laden grounds are spread all over the county, and most of the [...]
Leadership Lorain County to honor local difference makers
ELYRIA — Four tireless volunteers and one service organization will be honored for their philanthropy at Leadership Lorain County’s annual Difference Makers Gala on Feb. 22 at Spitzer Conference Center at Lorain County Community College.The 6 p.m. event is expected to draw a sell-out crowd of more than 400. James F. Kidd will be granted [...]
Man struck by train severely injured in Elyria
ELYRIA — A pedestrian struck by an eastbound Norfolk Southern train about 2:25 a.m. Saturday while walking on the tracks downtown was listed in critical condition Saturday at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland. A conductor and engineer aboard the train thought they might have hit a person wearing dark clothing near Infirmary Road, Elyria police [...]
Tip from traffic stop leads to drug seizure
LORAIN — Nearly 200 grams of cocaine and 30 grams of marijuana were seized as the result of a traffic stop Thursday night in a neighborhood known for rampant drug abuse, according to a Lorain police report. Laurie Singer, 41, of Elyria, was stopped about 10:52 p.m. for speeding on East 36th Street, and told [...]
Shiite politician’s son a proponent for Iraq self rule
BAGHDAD — The son and heir apparent of Iraq’s top Shiite politician came out strongly Saturday in favor of autonomy for Iraq’s religiously and ethnically divided regions, a potentially explosive issue on Iraq’s already highly polarized political landscape. Ammar al-Hakim, who is being groomed to take over the Supreme Islamic Iraqi Council, the country’s largest [...]
Fiery Calif. tunnel crash kills at least two
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. — A late-night crash in a Southern California freeway tunnel quickly turned into a fiery, chain-reaction pileup that mangled several trucks, killed at least two people and shut down the key north-south route as the wreckage burned into Saturday. The crash late the night before involved five to six big rigs and [...]
Investigators look into pet massacre in Puerto Rico
BARCELONETA, Puerto Rico — Elvia Tirado Polanco says she reluctantly handed over her black- and white-spotted mutt to animal control workers after they threatened that she would be evicted from her housing project for keeping a pet there. The workers promised to take the small dog named “Lucero” — or “Star” — to a shelter. [...]