Archive for May 6th, 2008
Attorneys suggest humane way to execute
ELYRIA — Defense attorneys for two accused killers challenging the legality of Ohio’s lethal injection process conceded earlier today that a single dose of a fast-acting sedative would be enough to humanely execute someone – as long as it’s done correctly. The concession came during the second part of a hearing county Common Pleas Judge [...]
BREAKING NEWS: Woman abducted, shot; suspect arrested
UPDATE: The 43-year-old victim was being flown to MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland. No word on her condition was available as of yet. BREAKING NEWS: Lorain County Sheriff’s deputies and the Ohio Highway Patrol are investigating a report of an abduction and shooting this afternoon. The victim was found partially clothed and shot behind a [...]
Police reports indicate Ohio students died in bathtub
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — The mother of one of the two 22-year-olds found dead last weekend near Ohio University told a 911 dispatcher she thought they had drowned themselves in a bathtub. In the 911 call made Saturday morning, Cynthia Welden said she pulled her son and his girlfriend out of the tub at [...]
Gay former N.J. gov’s divorce trial begins
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — After two tell-all books, tawdry sex claims and 3½ years of living apart, New Jersey’s gay ex-governor and his estranged wife showed up for court Tuesday morning to begin the process of ending their marriage. “It’s a beautiful day,” former Gov. Jim McGreevey said as he entered alone through the back [...]
Lethal injection hearing veers off topic
ELYRIA – A hearing on the constitutionality of lethal injection veered off course earlier today when Assistant County Prosecutor Tony Cillo accused Common Pleas Judge James Burge of helping defense attorneys. “How is the state supposed to get notice what arguments it’s supposed to be defending if the court is coming up with arguments from [...]
Ohio troopers fired over KKK costume prank
SANDUSKY — Two State Highway Patrol troopers have now lost their jobs over a prank involving what looked like a Ku Klux Klan outfit. A patrol spokesman announced Monday that Craig Franklin and Eric Wlodarsky of the Sandusky post were terminated. Lt. Tony Bradshaw also says there was just cause for discipline. A patrol investigation [...]
Cavs vs. Celtics: Garnett looms as biggest of Boston’s ‘Big Three’ because of his intensity, defense
INDEPENDENCE — In Beantown, they like to call Celtics stars Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen “The Boston Three Party.” The Cavaliers, who have the next scheduled “tea” time — Game 1 of the best-of-seven, second-round series is tonight at 8 at TD Banknorth Garden — know it’s going to be tough to throw [...]
Wellington names new superintendent
WELLINGTON — The Wellington Exempted Village Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night to hire a new superintendent — Bellevue High School Principal Francis R. Scruci. School board members approved a three-year contract for Scruci. He will earn $92,500 the first year, $95,000 the second year and $97,500 the third year, said Board President Marion [...]
Westlake student charged in heroin ring
WESTLAKE — Instead of worrying about going to jail, a Westlake High School student was worried about whether her arrest on drug charges meant she couldn’t go to prom, according to police. Darby Taylor, 18, of Avon Lake, was the fourth Westlake High School student charged in connection with a heroin ring that came to [...]
Cavs notes: Winning in Boston a must
INDEPENDENCE — If the Cavaliers are going to get by the Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals, they must win at least one game at the TD Banknorth Garden. With the best-of-seven series starting tonight in Boston, there is no time like the present, according to Cleveland center Zydrunas Ilgauskas. “We’re a good road team, [...]
Lorain jail to open today … or maybe not
LORAIN — One of these days, the Lorain City Jail will finally open, but whether it’s today remains to be seen. Safety Director Phil Dore said one of the state’s jail inspectors still has to take a final tour of the jail, which has been ready to house prisoners since Thursday. The jail has passed [...]
The bare facts on Barrett
Police detail investigation into topless picture that brought down state rep The photo of a topless woman that appeared on the screen when former state Rep. Matt Barrett was making a presentation at Norwalk High School was only a piece of his collection. A 246-page Norwalk police report released Monday included about 60 photos of [...]
Cavaliers vs. Celtics: Boston has the edge in most matchups
Small forward Cleveland’s LeBron James vs. Boston’s Paul Pierce: The Celtics defend James as well as anyone, with Pierce guarding him and two, three or even four guys always ready to help. Even that might not be enough to stop the 6-foot-8, 250-pounder, but Pierce will also make James expend some energy at the defensive [...]
Dann refuses to quit
Ohio Dems beg scandal-plagued attorney general to step down Read the state Democrats’ letter to Dann here. Read Dann’s response here. Risking impeachment, Attorney General Marc Dann on Monday refused demands from the governor and other fellow Democrats that he resign over a sexual harassment scandal in his office and an affair with a subordinate. [...]
Indians looking for offensive help: Francisco called up; Michaels designated for assignment
CLEVELAND — Hits aren’t falling, so heads were rolling for the Indians on Monday. Cleveland general manager Mark Shapiro announced that Jason Michaels, a six-year veteran outfielder who had been platooning in left with David Dellucci and was part of a collective slump that has engulfed Cleveland hitters for much of the year, will be [...]
Tianna Madison’s parents’ dream won’t be cheap: Start Web site to raise funds to follow her bid for Olympics
While Elyria HIgh grad Tianna Madison is chasing her dream of making the Olympics, her parents have a dream of their own — to be right there with her for the ride. To that end, Bob and Jo Ann Madison are trying to raise funds in hopes of attending the Olympic Trials in Eugene, Ore., [...]
Brain train
Vermilion High’s Scholastic Games team seeking its 2nd straight championship The four graduating seniors who make up the “brain trust” of Vermilion High School’s stellar Scholastic Games team this year have never appeared on “Jeopardy,” but maybe they should. These guys are mental studs, as evidenced by their recent semifinals win over Southview High in [...]
Amherst/Vermilion police blotter: Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Amherst police Sunday, May 4 1:47 a.m. — 193 Lincoln St., resident tells police a man wearing a red shirt and sweatpants broke into a car before entering her house through a first-floor bathroom window. Saying he had a gun, the intruder took resident’s bank card, $40 cash, a purse and set of car keys. [...]
High schol baseball: Wellington dominates Black River at bat, on the mound
WELLINGTON — There was more revelry than rivalry for Wellington on Monday as the Dukes took care of rival Black River 11-1 in six innings Monday in a Patriot Athletic Conference baseball game. Wellington, which improved to 14-5 overall and 7-2 in the PAC, held the Pirates (7-8, 5-4) to just just three hits, all [...]
Elyria to pay pothole damages
ELYRIA — If your car was damaged by a pothole on state Route 57, it looks as if you are going to get reimbursed for the repairs. TO COLLECT The Finance Committee will review pothole claims at 6 p.m Monday in City Council Chambers. Residents who have submitted a claim are asked to send estimates, [...]
High school baseball roundup: Fitch strikes out 12 as Elyria Catholic downs Villa Angela-St. Joseph
CLEVELAND — Joe Fitch struck out 12 and improved to 5-0 as Elyria Catholic (13-6, 5-3 North Coast League) drilled Villa Angela-St. Joseph 11-1 Monday. Elyria Cath. 101 005 3 — 10 10 0 VASJ 000 100 0 — 1 2 2 PITCHING: (EC) Joe Fitch (W, 5-0) IP-7, H-2, R-1, ER-1, BB-2, [...]
Failed river crossing soaked in booze, cops say
ELYRIA — The blood-alcohol level of a man whose car was swept into the Black River on Saturday when he tried to cross a flooded ford tested at more than 2½ times the legal limit for driving, according to police. Nicholas R. Accorti, 26, of Pittsfield Township, was charged with operating a motor vehicle while [...]
Oral Robertson
Oral Robertson, 87, of North Ridgeville, passed away Monday, May 5, 2008, at Parma Community Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by David Bogner Family Funeral Home, North Ridgeville.
Blotter: May 6, 2008
Lorain police Monday, April 28 12:47 p.m. – 1600 Maine Ave., a guitar and bass guitar worth a combined $400 were stolen from a residence. Friday, May 2 7:56 p.m. – West 25th Street, Carnell Robinson, 47, 200 block Clinton Ave., Elyria, charged with driving under suspension and open container. Sunday, May 4 7:22 p.m. [...]
Eugene F. Redinger
Eugene “Gene” F. Redinger, 86, of Vermilion, unexpectedly died Sunday, May 4, 2008, at his home. He was born July 31, 1921, in Lorain, and has been a lifelong Vermilion resident. He was a WW II veteran of the Army Air Corps, serving stateside. He owned and operated Redinger Excavating since 1947 and was still [...]