Archive for December 20th, 2007
Accused teen shooter pleads not guilty
The son of a Wellington pastor pleaded not guilty this morning in county Common Pleas Court to charges that he fatally shot his mother and critically wounded his father. Daniel Petric, 16, is charged with aggravated murder, murder, attempted aggravated murder, attempted murder, felonious assault and tampering with evidence, charges that could send him to [...]
Man survives death drop
Chased by police, van launches off bridge into river 75 feet below ELYRIA — A stolen van driven by a one-legged Lorain man plunged 75 feet into the Black River while being chased by police Wednesday on Interstate 90 in Elyria. BRUCE BISHOP / CHRONICLE A tow crew drags the van driven by Blake Kavanagh [...]
Rock Hall inductions coming in 2009
CLEVELAND — After more than a decade away, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s induction ceremony will return to Cleveland in 2009. AP Along with Rock Hall representatives at a Cleveland City Hall news conference, Mayor Frank Jackson announced Wednesday that the induction ceremony will return to the Rock Hall’s home in 2009 and [...]
Quarry plan expected to spur other projects
SOUTH AMHERST — Development tends to follow sewers, and with the county planning to build a $26 million sewer to support a $500 million upscale development, more construction is likely to follow. South Amherst Mayor Ron Schmitz said he fully expects more development now that California-based Industrial Realty Group has announced a plan to build [...]
Doc in trouble for taking pic of man’s exposed tattoo
PHOENIX — A surgeon faces a disciplinary hearing for snapping a photo of a patient’s tattooed genitals during an operation and showing it to other doctors. Mayo Clinic Hospital administrators said Dr. Adam Hansen, chief resident of general surgery, admitted taking the photo with his cell phone on Dec. 11. The tattoo on strip club [...]
Dad, 3 kids found alive in Calif. mountains 3 days after vanishing on Christmas tree hunt
PARADISE, Calif. — A father and three children who vanished on a Christmas tree-cutting trip in the Northern California mountains were found alive Wednesday after huddling in a culvert for warmth during three days of heavy snow. A California Highway Patrol helicopter crew spotted Frederick Dominguez waving his arms atop a small bridge and landed [...]
Puerto Rican beauty queen’s clothes test positive for pepper spray
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — After a flurry of accusations and skepticism, an exhaustive investigation has determined that someone did try to sabotage a beauty contestant’s bid for the Miss Puerto Rico Universe by dousing her garments with pepper spray, police said Wednesday. The attempt failed because Ingrid Marie Rivera maintained her composure while appearing [...]
Police blotter: Dec. 20, 2007
County sheriff Wednesday, Dec. 12 2:52 a.m. – 400 block Hafely Drive, Lorain, Robert Olah, 42, Elyria, felony theft warrant. Thursday, Dec. 13 12:27 p.m. – 10500 block Durkee Road, Eaton Township, a couple reported nearly $15,000 in cash, jewelry, electronics and guns stolen. Friday, Dec. 14 10:35 a.m. – 300 block Pine Hollow, Sheffield [...]
Knicks 108, Cavaliers 90: Listless Cavs lose to hapless Knicks
NEW YORK — The Knicks have heard it from the fans and media all season. When the criticisms started coming from their coach, it was time to respond. David Lee scored 17 of his 22 points in the first half, Jamal Crawford added 21, and New York beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-90 Wednesday for its [...]
Browns: Early win over Bengals changed season for the better
BEREA — Romeo Crennel always says that a season must be finished for its turning point to be revealed. With no disrespect to the coach — and two games left on the schedule — the season changed in Week 2. The Browns wouldn’t be 9-5 and a win in Cincinnati on Sunday from clinching a [...]
Browns notes: Steinbach, Thomas dismiss Pro Bowl snub
BEREA — The Browns were happy to get their first Pro Bowl recognition in six years — kick returner Joshua Cribbs and receiver Braylon Edwards — but felt left tackle Joe Thomas and left guard Eric Steinbach deserved to go to Hawaii, too. “I was surprised that Steinbach or Joe Thomas didn’t make it,” running [...]
State: Wellington teacher’s theft totaled $20,000
WELLINGTON — A state audit has determined that a former Wellington High School teacher stole $20,666 while he served as adviser to the school’s Future Farmers of America group. Patrick Knoble, who is facing theft in office charges in connection with the missing money, will have to repay it, according to Ohio Auditor’s Office findings. [...]
Helping a family out of a jam
Elyria students sell jelly to give family presents ELYRIA — The sweetness of sacrifice can be found at the bottom of 100 jars of rhubarb jelly. SHAWN FOUCHER / CHRONICLE These Westwood Junior High students shopped for a needy family. Just ask Sharon Svette’s seventh- and eighth-grade students at Westwood Junior High, who spent three [...]
Girls basketball: Clearview wins another close one
SHEFFIELD TWP. — A third of the way into the basketball season and Clearview coach Don Collier has had enough – enough of close games that is. On Wednesday night his Clippers downed visiting Brookside 45-43 in a Patriot Athletic Conference Stripes Division game. The victory was the third straight two-point win for Clearview, which [...]
Police hunting for sex offender
WESTLAKE — Police are hunting for a convicted sex offender found baby-sitting four young children — a sex offender they say showed at least one of the kids dirty pictures and movies. Sparks Buck Dennis Buck, 38, who was previously convicted of molesting his 14-year-old relative in Cuyahoga County, is wanted on two felony counts [...]
Parking pinched by jazz project
OBERLIN — The future of Oberlin’s quirky downtown looks bright with a new $22 million jazz building planned for the south side of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. CINDY LEISE / CHRONICLE A sign warns of two-hour parking for customers of merchants in downtown Oberlin. The only dark cloud is the prospect of more parking [...]
Ohio State football: Buckeyes hope good Boeckman shows up
COLUMBUS — For 10 games, Todd Boeckman was downright Heismanlike as Ohio State’s first-year starting quarterback. After closing the season with games in which he played about like a bronze statue, the Buckeyes are hoping that Boeckman can return to form heading into their game against LSU for the Bowl Championship Series national title. “He [...]
Dan Coughlin: Former CSU coach was a pioneer in many ways
I should have written some of this stuff down. The theme was African-American pioneers as some 600 packed the floor of Cleveland State University’s large Wolstein Center on Tuesday for a luncheon that specifically honored the memory and accomplishments of John McLendon. The program began with a video tribute, an excerpt culled from an hour [...]
George A. Baker
George A. Baker, 94, of Elyria, died Saturday, December 15, 2007 at Wesleyan Village in Elyria. He was born November 14, 1913 in Washington Courthouse, Ohio and has been a resident of Elyria most of his life. He was a 1931 graduate of Elyria High School and was chairperson and a member of the musical [...]
North Ridgeville blotter: Dec. 20, 2007
North Ridgeville police Friday, Dec. 7 3:09 a.m. – 33000 block U.S. 20, Bullfrogs Sports Café, Charles W. Rosiu III, 22, North Ridgeville, charged with disorderly conduct intoxication. Monday, Dec. 10 2:43 p.m. – 34000 block U.S. 20, Wired Wireless, business entered and all cell phones and accessories, valued at $12,000, stolen. Tuesday, Dec. 12 [...]
Austin E. “Butch” Winchester
Austin E. "Butch" Winchester, 62, of Largo, Florida and formerly of Norwalk, died Monday, December 17, 2007 in his home. He was born July 15, 1945 in Glendale, Arizona to the late Ernest F. and Eula N. (Smartt) Winchester. He lived in the Norwalk area most of his life before moving to Florida in 2000. [...]
Court: Trustee can’t store sewage on land
ELYRIA — An appeals court has overturned a judge’s decision to allow a LaGrange Township trustee to store sewage from the septic tank cleaning company he operates on his property. The 9th District Court of Appeals ruled that county Common Pleas Judge Edward Zaleski overstepped his authority when he ruled earlier this year to allow [...]
Man nearly finished with indoor riding arena
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — Within North Ridgeville’s city limits sits a house on 6 acres — a rare find within the city. Even rarer is an indoor riding arena being built for six horses. But for those who know Don Pincombe, 52, having an indoor riding arena where his oldest daughter, Rachel, 22, and others can [...]
Sutton announces federal earmarks
ELYRIA — The federal budget for 2008 includes nearly $1.7 million earmarked for entities in and around Lorain County. U.S. Rep. Betty Sutton, D-Copley Township, announced the list of awards in a press release issued Wednesday. Sutton represents the 13th District, which encompasses Lorain, Elyria, Avon, Avon Lake, Sheffield, Sheffield Lake, North Ridgeville, the southern [...]