Archive for May 24th, 2008
Holiday means road patrols stepped up
The combination of warm weather and the holiday weekend can add up to danger for the many drivers that will head out on the area’s roads, according to the Ohio Highway Patrol. “It’s going to be the first really nice weekend, and it’s going to bring out a lot of people who just want to [...]
High school track: Elyria’s relay team wins district, lives up to tradition
AMHERST — It must be an intimidating moment when an Elyria High sprinter signs up for the girls 400-meter relay team these days. But it’s also a badge of honor the Pioneers quartet wears with pride. “Everywhere we go people point and go, ‘Hey, it’s the Elyria 4-by-100 team,” senior Torri Miller said. “And we’re [...]
Elyria High gets a new principal
Darren Conley promoted to lead staff at school
Indians: Offense wakes up, pitching falls apart in 7th straight loss
CLEVELAND — For once, it wasn’t the offense that let down the Indians. Cleveland hitters scored nine runs Friday night — an astoundingly high total for an anemic lineup — but Indians pitchers trumped the output by allowing more. The result was another loss — a 13-9 decision in the series opener against Texas — [...]
High school: Firelands’ Solomon retiring after splendid career
Jim Solomon figured in the lives of students, athletes and their parents at Firelands High School for two generations. After 37 years as a science teacher, three-sport coach and athletic director — and a 40-year career overall — Solomon is retiring. First on his leisure-time itinerary: salmon fishing in Alaska with his wife, Karen. “I [...]
Ridgeville school district chooses new leader
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — Just over two months after Michael Tefs’ unexpected announcement that he was stepping down as superintendent of the North Ridgeville City Schools after nine months on the job, the district has concluded its search for a new leader by choosing one of its own. Craig Phillips, 53, who has served as the [...]
High school: EC’s Joe Fitch honored with Lou Rotunda Award
Awards are given to seniors all over the country this time of year — plaudits for athletics, academics, service — all given as final honors before the students head off to start the rest of their lives. Joe Fitch received such an award at Friday’s senior ceremony at Elyria Catholic. But this one is different [...]
Sen. Brown has lonely duty to start holiday
Senator leads a seconds-long session in D.C.
High school: EC’s Katie Svat a real team player
Sports is about teamwork, and teamwork is about unselfishness. Katie Svat oozes both. The 17-year-old two-sport letterwinner admitted that winning Elyria Catholic’s 2008 Outstanding Female Athlete Award has been a goal — not just for her, but for her peers and parents. “I have been voting on it the last three years, so it’s something [...]
Burst water main causes Olive Garden to close
Restaurant manager plans to reopen today
Golf: Tiger’s knee isn’t ready for Jack’s Memorial Tournament
Tiger Woods decided Friday not to play in the Memorial as he recovers from knee surgery, meaning he likely will go to the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines without having played a tournament in two months. Woods, who had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee April 15, was hopeful of playing before the U.S. Open, [...]
Indians notes: Shapiro looking at trade, but one isn’t likely
CLEVELAND — The Indians’ offense has been broken most of the season. And general manager Mark Shapiro is still searching for ways to fix it. “It’s our job in the front office to continue to look for ways to get better, but also with the understanding that big trades usually aren’t made in late July,” [...]
Roundup: May 24, 2008
State representative to meet with public AVON LAKE — State Rep. Matt Lundy, D-Elyria, will hold a town hall meeting 7 p.m. June 5 at the Avon Lake Public Library, 32649 Electric Blvd. The free “Lundy Listens” session gives constituents a chance to ask questions and voice concerns. Lundy will also report on his actions [...]
H.S. Softball Notes: Lorain County shows clout with 3 regional reps
Lorain County fans have been saying for years that softball in this area has become as good as that of the historically superior Akron-Canton area. If you’re looking for evidence, look no further than the regional tournament brackets. Lorain County has — count ’em — three schools competing at the regional level: Elyria in Division [...]
Blotter: May 24, 2008
Elyria police Thursday, May 22 7 a.m. – 200 block Harwood St., car stereo and cell phone stolen. 11:20 a.m. – 100 block High St., sunglasses, jackets, earrings, tape recorder, digital camera stolen from truck. 3 p.m. – Cascade Street and Lake Avenue, J.J. A. Bell, 37, Elyria, charged with obstructing official business. 4:07 p.m. [...]
Museum exhibit looks deep into galaxy, finds we’re not alone
Carl Sagan wasn’t kidding about “billions and billions of stars in the universe.” You only have to soak up a few minutes of “Alien Earths” to start getting that “insignificant speck” feeling the famed astronomer was referring to when it comes to our importance in the cosmos. Taking up residence all summer at the Cleveland [...]
Trustee’s husband takes fight to court
ELYRIA — A long-time feud between an Eaton Township trustee and the husband of another trustee has landed in court. Roger Morrison, who is married to Trustee Linda Morrison, is suing Trustee Douglas Edwards for more than $25,000 in damages. In the suit, filed Thursday in Lorain County Common Pleas Court, he said Edwards assaulted [...]
Cedar Point’s ‘Wildcat’ still closed after accident
Cedar Point’s Wildcat remains shut down a week after giving some riders more thrills than they bargained for. Located along the park’s Million Dollar Midway across from the Iron Dragon, the Wildcat remains under investigation by park and state inspectors following a mishap on the night of May 16. According to Cedar Point spokesman Bryan [...]
House leader proposes permanent watchdog for state officials
COLUMBUS — The leader of the Ohio House on Friday proposed a significant shift in state government checks and balances, saying the state inspector general should be given permanent power to probe the offices of attorney general, secretary of state, auditor and treasurer. Under current law, the inspector general is appointed by the governor and [...]
Lorain/Sheffield Notebook: May 24, 2008
Benefit dinner for Enrique Davila A benefit dinner for 3-year-old Enrique Ramon Davila will be 2 to 6 p.m. June 22 at the Puerto Rican Home, 1603 E. 28th St., Lorain. Enrique has a condition known as biliary atresia, a rare disease of the liver and bile ducts, and is in need of a liver [...]
James Ross Branim Sr.
James Ross Branim Sr., 73, of Elyria, died Thursday, May 22, 2008, at his residence, following a long illness. He was born March 7, 1935, in Robbins, Tenn., moving to this area in 1961. He served in the Air Force from 1957 to 1960 as an air policeman. James was employed at National Gypsum Plant, [...]
John T. Farais Sr.
John T. Farais Sr., 81, of Avon, died Saturday, May 17, 2008, at St. John West Shore Hospital in Westlake. He was born December 10, 1926. in Blaine, and had resided in the Lorain County area most of his life. John served as a Private First Class with the Marine Corps from February 1945 to [...]
Ida L. Munday
Ida L. Munday, 67, formerly of Carey, Ohio, died Wednesday, May 21, 2008, in Fairhaven North, Upper Sandusky. Funeral arrangements were made by Bringman Clark Funeral Home, 226 E. Wyandot Ave., Upper Sandusky, OH 43351.
Helen Parsh
Helen Parsh, 91, of Grafton Township, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2008, in Villa Camillus Nursing Home in Columbia Station after a long illness. She was born July 31, 1916, in Cleveland and had lived in East Cleveland, Vermilion and most recently, Grafton Township. Mrs. Parsh was a member of the Grafton United Methodist Church [...]
Elizabeth Jane Loretz
Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Loretz, 88, of Elyria, died Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Palm Crest East Nursing Home in Elyria, following a long illness. She was born January 2, 1920, in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Ruben and Clara Loretz. Services will be private and [...]