Archive for December 31st, 2007
Too much talent doesn’t concern Browns’ Crennel
BEREA — Derek Anderson is scheduled to become a restricted free agent Feb. 29, and first-round draft pick Brady Quinn is waiting in the wings. While that combination might not be enough to start a full-fledged quarterback controversy, it’s more than enough to create an air of uncertainty. Just not in the mind of Browns [...]
Brian Dulik: A bright future helping to ease Browns’ present pain
New Year’s Eve celebrations were held around the world Monday, but the Browns weren’t in the mood to party. On the other hand, no one in the organization was hanging their head in disgust, either. Winning 10 games, but missing the postseason on a pair of tiebreakers, predictably brought out plenty of mixed emotions in [...]
Browns notes: Jurevicius says next season might be swan song
BEREA — Receiver Joe Jurevicius has two years remaining on his four-year contract, but only one left in his 33-year-old body. “One go-round, then probably hang ’em up,” he said Monday as the Browns cleaned out their lockers. Jurevicius played all 16 games this season, with 12 starts. He had 50 catches for 614 yards [...]
World says farewell to 2007
PARIS – A million revelers cheered fireworks in Sydney. Beijing started the year with singing and dancing displays hosted by Summer Olympics organizers. And rare celebrations resounded in war-torn Baghdad. Across the globe, people gathered for parties, shot off fireworks and held out hopes for a peaceful and prosperous 2008. But reminders of violence were [...]
Feces flung at Elyria City Hall
ELYRIA — What a crappy way to end the year. Sometime late Sunday or early Monday, someone splattered feces across the windows, doors and sidewalk leading into Elyria City Hall’s Court Street entrance, Assistant Safety-Service Director Bill Ogle said. CHRONICLE The still-drying area of Elyria City Hall’s Court Street entrance Monday morning, where vandals slew [...]
Romoser wants county to look into trash pricing
LORAIN — It was Lorain Mayor John Romoser’s last day in office Monday, but he made sure to check-off one last item on his to-do list. Romoser faxed a letter to the county commissioners requesting that they look into an alleged pricing monopoly that Allied Waste has over the trash-hauling market place in Lorain County. [...]
2007 in review: The top stories
1. The Cavaliers: Witnesses to history Let the haters call it a fluke. We know the truth. After all, we are witnesses, aren’t we? So what if things haven’t gone so well so far this season? What we witnessed during the last NBA season will keep us believing for awhile longer, anyway. We might even [...]
Head-on crash kills 5 in Toledo
TOLEDO — A drunken driver sped down a highway in the wrong direction for about four miles before his pickup truck slammed into a minivan carrying a family home after a holiday trip, police said. A woman and four children in the minivan, including an 8-week-old girl, were killed in the crash that scattered toys, [...]
Blotter: Jan. 1
Elyria police Sunday, Dec. 30 10:59 a.m. — 200 block Sixth Street, a vehicle was keyed and one tire was slashed on a 2003 Ford truck. County sheriff Monday, Dec. 4 9:19 a.m. — Sugar Ridge Auto, Elyria, several tools reported stolen during a burglary. Thursday, Dec. 13 2:33 p.m. — 36300 block Butternut Ridge [...]
2007 in review: Honorable mention top stories
Hello, Honolulu Braylon Edwards and Joshua Cribbs took different paths to the pros, but they will share a trip to the Pro Bowl. The receiver and special teamer ended the Browns’ five-year all-star drought and were selected to the AFC squad. Edwards, the third pick of the 2005 draft out of Michigan, set franchise records [...]
Lorain official cleared of harassment charges
LORAIN — Deputy Safety Service Director Joe Arendt has been cleared of allegations he sexually harassed a former female city worker. An internal investigation by Michael Scherach, an attorney for the city, concluded that there was “insufficient evidence” to show that Arendt had sexually harassed the woman, said Andrew Winemiller, Lorain’s safety service director. “Mr. [...]
Local couple leaves no stone unturned
NEW RUSSIA TWP. — It’s not every day you find a diamond in the rough — particularly one that’s valued at $100,000 or more. That’s what happened to gem enthusiasts Terry and Elizabeth “Johnie” Murray when they went to The Crater of Diamonds State Park — a naturally-occurring diamond pipe where diamonds are pushed up [...]
Don’t hibernate — celebrate at Winter Fest
It’s winter, and the cold temperatures and bad weather keep many people indoors counting down the days until spring begins. But why hibernate when you can celebrate? The Lorain County Metro Parks will celebrate the glory of the season during the third weekend in January at its annual Winter Days festival. WINTER DAYS FESTIVAL Where: [...]
Money issues matter to young working voters
SOUTH EUCLID — The environment is a trendy issue among young voters, but it’s old-fashioned pocketbook issues that get the attention of 20-somethings who have already entered the work force. For high school teacher Kevin Jaketic and his wife, Tara, the way that presidential candidates address the economy, job creation and health care will determine [...]
Report: Youth prisons largely flawed
COLUMBUS — Ohio’s youth prisons are overcrowded and understaffed and fail to educate children behind bars or keep them safe, according to a new report that found widespread problems in the system serving about 1,700 youths. Excessive use of force is common and ingrained in the operations of the Department of Youth Services, according to [...]
Strickland calls caucus in Iowa ‘undemocratic`
COLUMBUS — The governor of Ohio, a must-win state for presidential candidates, is criticizing the Iowa caucuses. Gov. Ted Strickland said the process is undemocratic because it excludes so many people. Strickland said Iowa is not a representative state and the caucus is not a fair way to register public opinion. He called the GOP [...]
Short of funds, Toledo science museum closing
TOLEDO — After almost 11 years, closing day has come for COSI Toledo, though officials hope it’s only a temporary farewell for the city’s science museum. It shut down when it closed its doors at 5 p.m. Monday, nearly two months after voters rejected a special tax levy to provide operating money. Board chairman David [...]
Amherst/Vermilion notebook: Jan. 1
Rotary wine tasting and silent auction Amherst Rotary Club is sponsoring its fourth-annual wine tasting and silent auction Jan. 19 at the community room at 200 St. Joseph’s Drive. A variety of wines and beers will be available, and the silent auction will include many exclusive items. Tickets are available at the Amherst Party Shop. [...]
2007 revisited: No championships but plenty of close calls
In many ways, this was a banner year for Cleveland professional sports. In other ways, it was a year full of disappointment. The Indians make it to the American League Championship Series and take a 3-1 lead over the favored Boston Red Sox … with Game 5 at home and ace C.C. Sabathia on the [...]
Amherst/Vermilion blotter: Jan. 1
Amherst police Wednesday, Dec. 19 2:50 a.m. — Church Street, Ozro M. Wilsey, 37, 1100 block W. 12th Street, Lorain, charged with disorderly conduct by persisting, walking in street intoxicated and disorderly conduct by intoxication. Sunday, Dec. 23 12:28 a.m. — Cooper Foster Park Road, Heather B. Wilsey, 18, 1100 block W. 12th Street, Lorain, [...]
NFL notes: Ravens fire Billick after nine seasons, one Super Bowl title
Brian Billick was fired as coach of the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, less than a day after his team concluded a disappointing 5-11 season. Players were told of the dismissal as they packed up their lockers at the practice facility. Billick won the 2001 Super Bowl in his second season with the Ravens, and led [...]
Browns suffer Titan-ic disappointment, despite winning finale
CLEVELAND — When the Browns eventually look back at 2007, they will have plenty to celebrate. They won 10 games, which is six more than last year. They set a franchise record with seven home wins. They sent two players to the Pro Bowl. But when the Browns went to sleep Sunday night, the happy [...]
Brian Dulik: Browns’ fate should have included spot in playoffs
The Browns deserved to make the playoffs. Analysts can crunch numbers, commentators can quibble over close calls and fans can dream about what might have been, but it all comes back to that point. Cleveland was a better team than Tennessee throughout the regular season, as well as being more exciting and infinitely more entertaining [...]
Browns’ Anderson earns win, but Quinn finally pitches in
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland faithful got a look at the future when Brady Quinn saw his first NFL action, but it was Derek Anderson who delivered a late Christmas present Sunday afternoon. Anderson was knocked out of the game with an injury to the little finger on his throwing hand late in the second quarter, [...]
Browns notes: Cribbs’ big day caps special season
CLEVELAND — Jim Brown is still known as the greatest Browns player of all time, but he no longer holds one of the franchise’s oldest records. Joshua Cribbs gained 192 all-purpose yards Sunday in Cleveland’s 20-7 win over San Francisco, allowing him to break Brown’s single-season team mark set 44 years ago. Cribbs finished the [...]