Lorain/Elyria, OH
Archive for June 20th, 2008
Woman charged with running over own mother
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — A woman with a blood-alcohol level more than three times the legal limit for driving backed over her mother and left the scene even though loved ones yelled, “You killed grandma,” police said.
Lisa Ann Casteel, 40, was charged with negligent homicide and driving while intoxicated. She was booked [...]
Indians: Colorado completes sweep of Cleveland
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies are finally out of the NL West basement. The defending National League champions are not quite, however, out of the deep hole they dug for themselves. Jorge De La Rosa struck out a career-high 10 and Willy Taveras had three hits and scored twice, leading [...]
Browns: Travis Wilson finally making good impression
The forgotten man finally made everyone remember. Remember he was on the team. Remember why he was drafted in the third round. Remember he’s a candidate to win a roster spot. Browns receiver Travis Wilson stood out in organized team activities last month and minicamp last week with the best sustained performance of [...]
Golf: Clampett featured pro for LCCC/Nicklaus benefit
ELYRIA — Bobby Clampett will bring his soothing voice, informed opinions and friendly personality to Lorain County for the second straight year. Clampett, a PGA Tour pro and television commentator, will return as the guest pro for the Lorain County Community College/Jack Nicklaus Scholarship Golf Benefit on Monday, Aug. 11, at Elyria Country Club. [...]
Bowling: Loschetter is C-T’s woman of the year
AVON - There was nothing out of the ordinary Thursday at the Elyria Women`s Bowling Association`s awards banquet at Tom`s Country Place. Avon resident Erin Loschetter picked up her first Russ Davies Memorial Award as The Chronicle-Telegram`s Bowler of the Year for the 2007-08 season. “I won a couple of these [...]
Tribe notes: Hafner told to continue strengthening shoulder
Indians designated hitter Travis Hafner was advised by a doctor to continue treating his ailing right shoulder with strengthening exercise. Hafner received a second opinion on his shoulder from renowned orthopedist Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala., on Wednesday. “Dr. Andrews was very straight forward,” Indians head trainer Lonnie Soloff said [...]
College football: OSU backup QB Henton reportedly transferring
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State’s backup quarterback Antonio Henton is expected to transfer to Georgia Southern, according to a newspaper report. The move is to happen soon, several sources close to the team told The Columbus Dispatch for a report on its Web site. Georgia Southern spokesman Patrick Osterman would not [...]
Horse racing: Congress hears about sport’s problems
The image painted was not a pleasant one as the 78-year-old owner of thoroughbred racing’s top horse pleaded before Congress to save his sport. “We’re looking for Arnold Schwarzenegger’s upper body and then we go to Don Knotts’ legs and knees,” said Jess Jackson, owner of 2007 Horse of the Year Curlin. “We don’t [...]
Costs for Route 57 project goes up by $1.5M
Material prices, erosion cause cost increase
Area gas prices surpass $4 per gallon
ELYRIA — We’ve all watched as the prices at the local gas stations have crept upward.
It was bad enough when it $3.50 per gallon. Then it hovered at $3.75, and then at about $3.90 a gallon.
But Thursday, the area crossed the threshold none of us wanted to see: $4 a gallon gas.
While many neighborhood stations [...]