Lorain/Elyria, OH
Archive for January 10th, 2008
Filing error thwarts commissioner hopeful’s run
SHEFFIELD TWP. — Former Lorain police officer Mike Nunez can’t run for county commissioner as a Democrat because it was unclear from his petitions which of the two incumbents he wanted to challenge, the county Board of Elections ruled Thursday.
An angry Nunez accused the board’s Democrats — Anthony Giardini and Tom Smith — of trying [...]
Wrestling notes: Area teams dealing with injuries
It’s nearing the point of the wrestling season where an injury can prove disastrous to an athlete and his team. It’s also the point where several area coaches are starting to see athletes who were injured to start the season rejoining their rosters and giving their programs some depth. “I think we’re finally healthy [...]
Former Avon Lake mayor might head to port
Government work is still calling former Avon Lake Mayor Rob Berner.
He has been out of office for less than a month after losing his position to current Mayor Karl “KC” Zuber but already has his sights set on a top position within the Port Clinton city administration,
Berner is one of five candidates [...]
With deal, longtime banker is done
ELYRIA — Northern Savings and Loan stopped being a locally operated bank months ago when it was bought out by Warren-based First Place Bank, and now the local leadership is gone, too.
Neal Hubbard, who served as president of Northern S&L, has ended his tenure with the company and is now running a private law firm [...]
Girls basketball notes: Columbia Raiders are young, on the go
You probably noticed that Wellington handled Columbia pretty easily Wednesday night. What you might not have noticed is the Raiders (6-6) have already won as many games as they did last season — and sophomore star Emily Nagle is among the top Patriot Athletic Conference players in five statistical categories. In PAC [...]
Boys basketball notes: Elyria Pioneers are moving on up
Every practice, without fail, the Elyria Pioneers conduct the same drill. They gather in a circle and toss a ball in the air and never let it touch the ground, tipping it constantly. If the sport were volleyball, it would be one thing. But in basketball, it’s unusual and illustrates Elyria’s central challenge: finding [...]
Elderly couple robbed in Lorain after party
LORAIN — An elderly Lorain man was beaten and robbed Tuesday night after returning home from his 70th birthday party.
Gerald Boone was attempting to unpack presents from his car about 8:50 p.m. in the driveway of his West 28th Street home when he was tackled at “full speed” to the ground by a man who [...]
Bob Knight closing in on win No. 900, and he doesn’t care
Bob Knight is about to enter a realm occupied by only two other Division I basketball coaches, and they`re both women. When the Hall of Fame coach gets win No. 900 he will join former Texas coach Jody Conradt and Tennessee`s Pat Summitt as the only members of the Division I club. Knight`s [...]
Litke: Romo’s trip won’t cause Cowboys to fall
Tread lightly, people. Even Samson and Delilah weren’t subjected to this much pregame hype. But if you’re into unhappy endings, then by all means, buy into it. Root against Tony Romo and his temptress, Jessica Simpson, to get what’s coming to them when New York visits Dallas on Sunday. Imagine that: [...]
Daughter of judge can`t run for seat using dad`s name
Honey Rothschild is the name that’ll be on the ballot as a candidate for county Family Court judge.
On Thursday, the county Board of Elections rejected Rothschild’s request to run as Honey Howard.
Rothschild is the daughter of former Elyria Municipal Court Judge John Howard.
Elections Board Director Jose Candelario said the change wasn’t granted because Rothschild never [...]