Archive for April 11th, 2008
Watch out: Wicked weather in store
Thunder, lightning, hail and a possible tornado could rake Lorain and surrounding counties this evening as a cold front stirs up trouble, the National Weather Service said. Meteorologists expect high winds that could cause damage to buildings and trees, with gusts up to 40 mph. The storms are being riled up by temperatures that have [...]
Lorain Schools alum chosen as treasurer
LORAIN — Lorain Schools has chosen an alumnus as its new treasurer.Dale Weber, a 1974 Admiral King High School graduate, was selected Wednesday by the school board to fill the position vacated by former Treasurer Ryan Ghizzoni late last year. Weber, 51, had served as the district’s assistant treasurer from 2002 to 2005, and is [...]
Oberlin’s downtown might grow
OBERLIN — The city’s downtown streetscape — with buildings bordering the sidewalk — may be soon creeping a little further south on South Main Street. A small bank and retail complex are planned for the site of the former Clark Lumber property at 260 S. Main St., city officials said. Hudson-based Cambridge Development has been [...]
Local GOP leadership shaken up
ELYRIA — Robert Rousseau stuck to his 4-year-old promise this week, stepping down as chairman of the county Republican Party despite numerous requests that he stay on. “We tried real hard to talk him out of it,” said Helen Hurst, who replaced Rousseau as the county’s top Republican. “If he had run, I think he [...]
Oberlin student wows judges in N.C.
The first thing Jing Qiao did when she heard that she had just taken first prize in the inaugural Competition for Young String Soloists was hide.No acceptance speech, no posing for pictures, no curtain calls. “I just ran out the door and hid in the corner and called my teacher,” Qiao said. Her teacher — [...]
Alimony put on hold for Avon man shot by wife
ELYRIA — A court order requiring an Avon man to pay $15,000 in spousal support to his wife despite the fact that she was convicted of attempted aggravated murder for shooting him four times has been put on hold. Joe Palmer, bailiff for county Domestic Relations Judge Debra Boros, said the judge has delayed the [...]
Pepper Pike man arrested in hate mail case
CLEVELAND — Authorities searched for years for the source of racially hateful letters, including one threatening to blow up the U.S. Supreme Court, before charging a Pepper Pike man this week. The FBI said Thursday that the letters dating to the late 1980s seemed to stop in the early 1990s but started again later that [...]
DNA leads to arrest in teen’s 1991 death
LONDON — A man whose DNA shows he sexually assaulted a high school honor student just before she was beaten and killed 17 years ago has been arrested in North Carolina, authorities said. Evidence collected in the 1991 death of Jessica Lyn Keen was submitted to a federally funded DNA database, which revealed a match [...]
Elyria school district announces teacher cuts
Downsizing means that 24 teachers will lose their jobs
What do the Elyria Schools cuts mean?
Now that school officials have announced 24 teachers likely will not return next school year, a lot of new questions probably are on the minds of many. Superintendent Paul Rigda offered some answers: What will next school year bring for students? The staff reductions, made to save the district $1.3 million, will not push class [...]
Committee wants audit of Fire Department
ELYRIA — City Council wants the fresh eyes of an independent auditor to tell them what the future makeup of the Fire Department should be. STEVE MANHEIM/CHRONICLE Attendees listen to a presentation at the Elyria City Council committee meeting Thursday night about the future of the Fire Department. After four hours of heated debate between [...]
Indians: Carmona signs long-term deal; $15 million guaranteed
CLEVELAND — The Indians signed one of their top starting pitchers to a substantial long-term contract Thursday. Sorry, Tribe fans, it wasn’t C.C. Sabathia. But the Indians did get the next best thing — and an extended insurance policy should Sabathia depart at the end of the season — agreeing to terms with right-hander Fausto [...]
H.S. baseball: Elyria gets first win with strong effort by Poskocil
ELYRIA — Clutch hitting, solid pitching by junior Dan Poskocil and sloppy defense by Keystone all contributed to Elyria winning its first baseball game of the season Thursday after three defeats. The Pioneers downed the Wildcats 8-2 at George Day Field. The Wildcats, who lost for the first time in four games, shot themselves in [...]
Masters: Rose shares lead again; Tiger lurks
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The Masters had a familiar feel Thursday, from the warmth of a spring garden to the pockets of cheers that celebrated spectacular shots, even to some of the names on the leaderboard. Justin Rose was at the top after 18 holes, the third straight time he’s managed that. Tiger Woods couldn’t break [...]
For Kosar, Elway reunion is painful reminder
CLEVELAND — The Drive. The Fumble. The Pain. Bernie Kosar has made millions upon millions of dollars in a variety of business ventures. He’s helped his family overcome a modest Youngstown background. He remains Cleveland’s favorite son. Yet the 20-year-old heartache isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Kosar was trotted out in front of the microphones [...]
Cavs commentary: Defense, shooting and LeBron are perfect playoff recipe
Just got done missing 19 shots in a row and 26 of my last 28 playing pickup ball — yeah, I’m a chucker — so let’s take a Rick-o-chet around the world of sports and go practice some jumpers: Just who were those guys playing tenacious defense in the white Cavaliers uniforms for the last [...]
OSU football: Boeckman won’t step aside for Pryor
COLUMBUS — When Terrelle Pryor, the nation’s No. 1 high school quarterback recruit, signed with Ohio State last month there were some Buckeyes fans who assumed he would just come in and take over as the starter. Don’t count on that. The Buckeyes already have a starter in fifth-year senior Todd Boeckman. Nobody’s saying that [...]
Wayne G. Wearsch
Wayne G. Wearsch, 57, of Avon, died Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at his home. He was born April 10, 1950, in Elyria, and lived most of his life in Avon. He served in the Air Force as a safety officer whose primary specialty was missile and space systems maintenance. He served from May 1982 to [...]
Pit bull mauls its owner
ELYRIA — A 22-year-old man is recovering from a vicious pit bull attack Wednesday night that nearly punctured his lung and mangled his right arm, Elyria police said.Matthew Galati, 22, was left bloodied when his pet, Capone, turned on him at 7:42 p.m. at his Monticello Circle home, according to a report. His girlfriend, Pam [...]
Report: Browns’ Jurevicius had staph, is OK
CLEVELAND — Browns receiver Joe Jurevicius suffered a staph infection following offseason surgery but is recovering well, according to multiple reports. Cleveland.com reported, citing unnamed sources, that Jurevicius came down with the infection about two weeks after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery in January. He had the staph cleaned out and is expected to be ready [...]
FBI nabs slaying suspect in Mexico
RALEIGH, N.C. — A Marine personnel clerk wanted for the brutal slaying of a pregnant colleague who had accused him of rape was arrested Thursday night in Mexico after a three-month international manhunt, authorities said. FBI agents and Mexican authorities arrested Marine Cpl. Cesar Laurean around 7 p.m. EDT. He is charged with murder in [...]
‘Vermilion Vice’ it’s not, but it is an added boat patrol
It won’t be exactly like “Miami Vice,” but law enforcement authorities in Lorain County are getting a new tool in their arsenal: a 33-foot patrol boat. The boat will be used for drug interdiction and homeland security needs as part of the Northern Border Initiative. A team led by Capt. Dennis Cavanaugh of the Lorain [...]
Victoria Zunis
Victoria Zunis, 81, of Avon, and formerly of Elyria, died Thursday, April 10, 2008, at the home of her son in Avon. She was born February 12, 1927, in Aitrang, Germany, moving to Elyria in 1948. Her interests included flower gardening, knitting and cooking. Victoria is survived by sons, Ted Zunis of Berlin Heights and [...]
Family drops lawsuit against Amherst Schools
LYRIA — A lawsuit against Amherst Schools was dropped Thursday, a day after the school board and the family of a 14-year-old student reached an agreement in the fight over his expulsion for a single generic Tylenol pill he was caught with in March. Under the deal reached Wednesday between the family and the school [...]
Kenneth L. Coan Sr.
Kenneth L. “Poppy” Coan Sr., 87, of Eaton Township, passed away suddenly at home Tuesday, April 8, 2008. He was born February 7, 1921, in Ellington, N.Y., and had lived in Lorain County since 1959. He attended North Eaton Christian Church (Disciples) and was a member of Grafton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3341 and [...]