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 [...]
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 for [...]
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 to [...]
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 [...]
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 games only, Nagle [...]
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 new [...]
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 [...]
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 first shot [...]
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: fiddling with a starlet [...]
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 [...]
Blotter: Jan. 11
Lorain police Wednesday, Jan. 9 1:35 p.m. – 900 block W. 20th St., home broken into, copper pipes were removed. 2:56 p.m. – Burger King on Cooper Foster Road, a former manager is suspected to have stolen $5,000 from restaurant during November. 11:29 p.m. – 300 block W. 13th St., resident found a trash bag [...]
Suspects in Vermilion house’s trashing charged
ELYRIA — Two of the three men accused of doing $50,000 worth of damage to a Vermilion home during a November game of “truth or dare” have been indicted. Steven Mahl, 18, and Joshua Mason, 20, each are charged with felony counts of burglary and vandalism in the Nov. 12 break-in that caused extensive damage [...]
Man pleads not guilty to killing 2-year-old
A Cleveland man pleaded not guilty today on charges of killing his girlfriend’s 2-year-old son. Damien Hiley, 22, has been free on bond on murder, felonious assault and child endangering charges since September. Authorities believe Hiley injured Nicolas Shaw while babysitting the boy at his girlfriend’s Lorain apartment in September. The couple took the boy [...]
Two QBs better than one: Browns GM Savage wants to keep Anderson and Quinn around for another season
BEREA — General manager Phil Savage wants to bring back quarterback Derek Anderson — and not just for one more year. In his season wrapup news conference Wednesday, Savage said he will quickly pursue a long-term deal with Anderson, who burst onto the scene in 2007 with a 10-5 record as a starter and 29 [...]
Browns notes: Crennel closing in on contract extension
BEREA — The Browns are close to signing coach Romeo Crennel to a contract extension, general manager Phil Savage said Wednesday. “We have every intention of doing something for Romeo,” Savage said. “We’ll do right by him. “It will be addressed here hopefully in the next few days, if not the next few weeks.” Crennel [...]
Basketball team’s blowout win a nice change for Ohio State fans
COLUMBUS — That was just what the doctor ordered. A sluggish Value City Arena crowd became more and more boisterous as the game went on, relishing every moment of Ohio State’s lopsided 79-48 victory over Iowa on Wednesday night. The fans seemed subdued during the early going — barely finding the energy to raise their [...]
Little help, please: LeBron can’t save Cavs this time, despite another big fourth quarter
ATLANTA — LeBron James had another big fourth quarter, but this time it wasn’t enough. James scored 14 of his 31 points in the final quarter, but Cleveland couldn’t find enough scoring help for its seventh straight win in Atlanta. Joe Johnson scored 29 points to lead a more balanced Atlanta attack, and the Hawks [...]
Deluge soaks area; wind KOs power to some
When Pam Wilson’s phone rang at 2 a.m. Wednesday, she knew the rising waters of the Black River were headed her way. Wilson’s Woodside Drive home in Carlisle Township has flooded nine times since 2004, and if the phone rings after a hard rain, she knows it’s the county’s Emergency Management Agency on the other [...]
Sewers overtaxed by storm leave behind a smelly mess
ELYRIA — For 21 years, Christopher Sparks and his family enjoyed a nice, dry home.That came to an end Tuesday when about 1.6 inches of rain fell in the city, and several inches of water backed up into his Warren Avenue house. “My family has owned this house for the last 21 years, and we [...]
Girls basketball: Keystone’s defense stops Calhoun, Clearview
LAGRANGE — It’s news when the Clearview girls lose a basketball game. It’s bigger news when they lose two in a row. And it’s blockbuster news when Clippers point guard Ariel Calhoun is held scoreless on just two shots from the floor. Stop the presses, hold the phone, interrupt the regularly scheduled program. It all [...]
Columbia High main break sends students home
COLUMBIA TWP. — About 350 Columbia High School students were sent home Wednesday because of a water line break.When a custodian arrived for work, he noticed several inches of water on the pavement due to water bubbling up through a crack, Superintendent John Kuhn said. There still was water pressure in the school, but Kuhn [...]
Dinosaurs invade Cascade in new film project
A young girl picks up a weathered treasure map floating in a river. She takes in its details, all the while glancing nervously over her shoulder. Something’s out there. WANT TO TRY OUT? The final casting call for “Not in Ohio” is slated for 3:30 p.m. Jan. 26 in Room CC227A on the second floor [...]
Girls basketball roundup: Elyria drubs Magnificat
ROCKY RIVER — Elyria (11-2) led Magnificat 31-16 at halftime before holding on for a 60-50 win in a non-conference game Wednesday. Honesty King’s game-high 19 points paced the Pioneers. ELYRIA (60): Warden 2-0-4, Oliver 2-2-6, King 7-4-19, Jones 3-4-10, Dotson 6-0-12, Sito 3-3-9. Totals 23-13-60. MAGNIFICAT (50): Curvan 0-2-2, DuBroy 3-2-9, Hall 1-2-4, Hylana [...]
Golf club in danger of losing its wheels
ELYRIA — Call it a double bogey. The company that rents Spring Valley Country Club its golf carts filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing the club of being $43,500 behind in its payments. The lawsuit comes just a day after a bank sued Spring Valley, claiming the club had defaulted on a $2 million loan. Last [...]
Prep swimming notes: Extra work at practice paying off for Elyria Catholic
The Elyria Catholic swim program, maintaining its model of consistency, had several stellar performances over the past week. The 400-yard free relay of junior Jimmy Reitenbach, junior Alex Miehls, junior Mike Weber and senior Keith Everhart set a school record Tuesday night against Avon at Oberlin College. The Panther relay clocked 3:27.84, breaking by more [...]