Archive for February 11th, 2008
Bobby Cutts admits to death blow
CANTON — A former police officer accused of killing his pregnant lover testified today he swung his elbow at her when she wouldn’t let him leave her home. Sobbing on the witness stand, Bobby Cutts Jr. said he was at Jessie Davis’ home to pick up his son before 6 a.m. and was telling her [...]
Mistrial declared in microwaved baby trial
DAYTON — A judge declared a mistrial today in the case of woman accused of killing her month-old baby by burning her in a microwave, finding that new defense witnesses bolster her innocence claim. Judge John Kessler made the decision after hearing testimony privately from a juvenile who said he was at the apartment complex [...]
LCCC classes resume at 4 p.m.
Classes at Lorain County Community College were cancelled today but tonight’s classes — beginning at 4 p.m. — will be held. When we reached college officials late last night, classes for today were still on. However, classes were cancelled some time this morning. The area is expected to be hit with a snowstorm overnight so [...]
First cold, then snow — get ready
Almost exactly a year after last year’s huge snowstorm, Lorain County looks poised to be hit again. The winter storm watch, in effect through Tuesday night, predicts a 90 percent chance of snow at some point tonight or tomorrow and is expected to result in four to eight inches, according to the National Weather Service. [...]
Strickland: Clinton needs Ohio
COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland says it would be difficult for Hillary Clinton to win the Democratic presidential nomination without taking Ohio’s March 4 primary. The governor says Ohio and Texas are the most important upcoming states in the primary battle between Clinton and Barack Obama. Strickland says while he admires Obama and his proposals, [...]
BREAKING NEWS- Frigid Weather Closes Schools
The following area schools are closed today. For up to date closings check out Weol.com Open Door Christian School Parma Schools Perkins Local Schools Polaris Career Center Port Clinton City Schools Rocky River Schools St Jude School in Elyria Sheffield/Sheffield Lake Schools South Central Schools (Delayed 2 Hours) St. Ignatius St. Joseph in Amherst St. [...]
Frigid blast closes schools
Districts confirmed to not have classes today include: Amherst Avon Avon Lake Clearview Columbia Elyria Elyria Catholic Firelands Keystone Lorain Lorain County JVS (includes adult night classes) Midview North Ridgeville Oberlin Sheffield/Sheffield Lake Vermilion Wellington It’s going to be bitter today, but at least kids in most public and private schools in the area [...]
Hollywood writers consider new deal
LOS ANGELES — The Writers Guild of America moved swiftly Sunday toward a resolution of its three-month-old strike, with guild leaders deciding to recommend a tentative contract to members and ask them to vote on a quick end to the walkout. By calling for separate votes on ending the strike and accepting the new three-year [...]
Actor who played hero in ‘Jaws’ movies dies
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Roy Scheider, a two-time Oscar nominee best known for his role as a police chief in the blockbuster movie “Jaws,” died Sunday. He was 75. Scheider died at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences hospital in Little Rock, hospital spokesman David Robinson said. The hospital did not release a cause [...]
One school fits all in New London
NEW LONDON — Just like everything else at the New London School, the library is made to accommodate students large and small. On the high school and middle school side, the reading fare is mature and a fierce stuffed cat — perhaps a bobcat — perches on a ledge as the “Wildcat” school mascot. On [...]
Blotter: Feb. 11
Elyria police Saturday, Feb. 9 7:13 a.m. – 400 block of Gulf Road, vehicle reported stolen in Wellington is found. 8:18 a.m. – 800 block of Rosewood Dr., Timothy Hill, 43, charged with domestic violence. 8:21 a.m. – 500 block of Purdue Ave., theft of 1993 Plymouth Voyager van reported. 8:22 a.m. – 100 block [...]
A manga-nificent reading group
Hot wasabi, sushi rolls and seaweed sesame sticks aren’t exactly what you think of when you envision your local library, but for a group of Avon Lake kids, it’s become tradition. Manga, which are Japanese comic books, has brought together local teens who meet at the Avon Lake Public Library on the third Tuesday of [...]
Avon/Avon Lake Blotter: Feb. 11
Avon Lake police Saturday, Feb. 2 1:50 a.m. – 33300 block Walker Road, domestic disturbance. 11:14 p.m. – Electric Boulevard and Jaycox Road, a woman said a man banged on her car windows and she drove away. 11:39 p.m. – 100 block South Point Drive, a man reported an accidental discharge of a firearm in [...]
Bow-wow vows: Shelter fundraiser hitches dogs Vegas-style
AVON LAKE — The bride, a 2-year-old pug named Abby, was eager in her off-the-shoulder wedding gown. But the groom, a 7-month-old pug named Gus, seemed just a bit reluctant. In the end, all went as planned, and the couple wed in the Las Vegas-style “Chapel of Puppy Love.” Abby, a 2-year-old therapy dog, kept [...]
Mayor defends calling off Marines
TOLEDO — Mayor Carty Finkbeiner said Sunday that he stands by his decision to stop a Michigan-based Marine battalion from holding an urban warfare training session downtown. About 200 Marine reservists had prepared to conduct the exercise at a vacant building Friday when city officials put a stop to it. Residents had complained about previous [...]
Erie ice fishing season looks to be a wash
PUT-IN-BAY — It sure seems like it has been cold enough on some days for ice fishing. But so far, the cold hasn’t lasted long enough to make it safe for ice fishing on Lake Erie. Fishing guides say they’re hopeful, but unsure whether there will be enough ice this winter. “Normally, we consider January [...]
Outhouse diggers scour land for artifacts
CINCINNATI — Digging around in 19th century outhouses doesn’t sound like most people’s idea of a fun weekend. Eddie Brater and Mike Kalchek would argue otherwise. Brater and Kalchek spend many weekends excavating 150-year-old filled-in privies — also known as outhouses — in the backyards of homes in Cincinnati and nearby northern Kentucky. They search [...]
Early black neighborhoods vie for historical recognition
COLUMBUS — Young, working-class and black, Henry Bolden Jr. was not the kind of person who bought a new house in 1946, even in the North. But Bolden was also a U.S. Army veteran who’d spent World War II driving supply trucks in Belgium and France. With help from the GI Bill, he was able [...]
Timothy John Choka, Sr.
Timothy John Choka, Sr., 40, died Thursday, February 7, 2008 at Metro Health Medical Center in Cleveland. He was the owner of Choka Renovation. He was the beloved husband of 12 years to Aggie (nee Abernethy); loving father of Dan Michaud, Samantha Knoll (Charles), Jessica Lett, Joyce and Timothy Jr. Choka; devoted son of June [...]
Ronald Greenleaf
Ronald Greenleaf, 85, of Sheffield Lake, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2008 at his residence, following a lengthy illness. He was born November 19, 1922 in Gassaway, West Virginia. Ronald proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II in the 38th Engineers, and went to Regiment Ascension Island, North and Central [...]
Myrtle L. Sinclair
Myrtle L. Sinclair, 101, originally of South Amherst, died Saturday, February 9, 2008 after a short illness at the Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Firelands in New London. She had resided there for the past 5½ years. Myrtle was born January 21, 1907 in South Amherst and lived there most of her life. She was [...]
James I. Weyrick
James I. Weyrick, 84, of Richardson, Texas, formerly of North Ridgeville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 10, 2008 at the Plaza Nursing Home in Richardson, Texas. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by the Liston Funeral Home, North Ridgeville.
Elsie S. Linn
Elsie S. Linn (nee Beach), 85, of Elyria, died Saturday, February 9, 2008 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain. She was born April 15, 1922 in Elyria and was a 1940 graduate of Elyria High School. She was employed for ten years at Lorain County Bank and also at Bauer Dairy and [...]
Cavs don’t put up a fight in rout
CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers didn’t have Drew Gooden, Daniel Gibson, Anderson Varejao and Sasha Pavlovic in uniform Sunday night at Quicken Loans Arena. They also didn’t have a chance against Carmelo Anthony, Allen Iverson and the rest of the Denver Nuggets, who cruised to a 113-83 victory in a game that was nationally televised on [...]
Indiana’s White too much inside for Ohio State
COLUMBUS — Ohio State asked its fans for a “white out” against No. 14 Indiana on Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately for the Buckeyes, White was everywhere but out during the Big Ten showdown. Hoosiers senior forward D.J. White was above the rim, in the paint and on the boards as Indiana came away with a 59-53 [...]