Archive for June 30th, 2008
Groups suing over Ohio milk labeling rule
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two dairy industry trade groups filed lawsuits Monday over a new state rule that critics say restricts how consumers are informed about whether milk is made from cows that were given a synthetic hormone. The labeling rule violates rights to free speech and impedes interstate commerce, according to the [...]
Death of 5-time widow’s 1st husband gets new look
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Authorities in Ohio say they’re re-examining the slaying of the first husband of a woman with five dead spouses. Medina County Sheriff’s detective Scott Phillips said Monday that cold-case investigators are looking at the unsolved murder of Clarence Malone, who was shot once in the head in 1970. Malone’s marriage to [...]
LeBron James teams up with kids’ fav, Nickelodeon
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — LeBron James has a new teammate who’s just as popular. The guy has a few holes in his game. Oh, and he lives in a pineapple under the sea. SpongeBob SquarePants won’t help James win any NBA titles, but the Cavaliers’ superstar has paired up with Nickelodeon, the home of SpongeBob [...]
Ford and other U.S. automakers forced to adjust
Their lines are being switched to more efficient vehicles, but will it be enough for the floundering auto industry?
Ridgeville milk biz makes its last drop-off
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — When Joseph Laubenthal first began getting up before dawn every day to deliver milk from farms to dairies, Congress was giving the OK to spend $32 million to keep people from drinking something else — booze. The year was 1928, and the millions that went to enforcing Prohibition ultimately kept about as [...]
Police: Lorain bridge jumpers just wanted to cool off
LORAIN — Two men who apparently decided it was too hot Saturday morning decided to cool off — by jumping off the Charles Berry Bascule Bridge. The men were seen jumping into the Black River shortly after 9 a.m. Saturday by a woman walking in Riverside Park, and by a man driving a pickup, police [...]
Airlines have eyes out for oversized carry-ons
PHOENIX — Admit it. That chunky carry-on bag of yours would never fit into the sample box displayed outside the airport gate. Don’t expect that bag to get a free ride for long. AP FILE Airlines are charging for checked bags, and they will also be keeping an eye on travelers to make sure they [...]
County helps pay for auditor`s influence
CLEVELAND — Cuyahoga County spent more than $2 million last year to pay salaries to allies of a powerful Democratic Party leader, a newspaper reported Sunday. About a third of Cuyahoga County Auditor Frank Russo’s staff was part of his mighty party machine, The Plain Dealer reported. Russo, among the most influential party leaders in [...]
Roundup: June 30, 2008
Driver charged in three-car accident EATON TWP. — The driver of a pickup that slammed into another vehicle Saturday night on state Route 82, sending seven people to area hospitals, has been charged with failing to maintain an assured clear distance. Jennifer Martin, 26, of Grafton, was cited in the accident, according to the Ohio [...]
Fugitive of the week: Timothy Burgett
Tim Burgett A construction worker who has been on the lam since September is being targeted by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force. A reward is being offered for information leading to the capture of Timothy Burgett, 32, who is wanted by the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office on charges of robbery with a deadly [...]
Lawn bowling still rolling strong at Lakeview Park
It’s not exactly a sport of the masses. It doesn’t garner bleachers full of adoring fans, and there are lots of folks out there who probably can’t identify it if they see it being played. STEVE MANHEIM / CHRONICLE Ken Septaric of Lorain takes his turn in a game of lawn bowling at Lakeview Park. [...]
Cleveland Clinic enlists Weight Watchers
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Clinic doesn’t hire smokers or allow trans-fats on its menus. Now it’s hooking up with a nationally known weight control program to help its employees shape up and slim down. The clinic, highly regarded for its cardiac care, will offer Weight Watchers programs at no cost to any employee enrolled in [...]
Avon/Avon Lake blotter: June 30, 2008
Avon police Saturday, June 21 1:11 p.m. – 34900 block Timberview Lane, credit card fraud. 1:34 p.m. – 2100 block Clifton Way, brick thrown through window. 5:56 p.m. – 36900 block Chester Road, a man said someone stole all the cherries off his trees. 6:14 p.m. – IHOP, Detroit Road, two cooks fighting. 11:50 p.m. [...]
Avon/Avon Lake notebook: June 30, 2008
Avon Lake fireworks Thursday Fireworks will be held at dusk Thursday at Weiss Field in Avon Lake. Rain date is Saturday. There will be no fireworks this year at Avon Commons. The city is looking for a sponsor for the 2009 Independence Day show. Avon students earns scholarship An Avon High School student is one [...]
Eugene G. Hall
Eugene G. Hall, 76, of Cleveland, died Saturday, June 28, 2008 at Fairview Hospital. He was born January 18, 1932 in Elyria and was a former resident of Elyria and North Ridgeville. He was employed as a machine operator at Kary-Teldale Company in Cleveland from 1971 until retiring in 1990. He is survived by a [...]
Marjorie J. Todd
Marjorie J. Todd (nee Snell), 85, of Elyria, died Saturday, June 28, 2008 at the home of her daughter, Sandra L. Menzies in Elyria. She was born October 18, 1922 in Juneau, Alaska, where she graduated fourth in her class from Juneau-Douglas High School in 1941 and was a member of the National Honor Society. [...]
Lauren Elizabeth Brian
Lauren Elizabeth Brian, 23, of Maineville, Ohio and formerly of Elyria, died Saturday, June 28, 2008 at Indiana University and Purdue University Research Hospital following a two year illness. She was born in Elyria May 20, 1985 and lived here for 18 years. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. She attended Seton [...]
Susan M. Feldt
Susan M. Feldt, 45, of Ogdensburg, New York, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2008 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Ms. Feldt was born November 23, 1962 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Rev. William E. and Verna M. (Chapman) Feldt. She graduated from Scranton Central High School and earned a [...]
Drew Scholl
Drew Scholl, 46, of Wakeman, died Saturday evening, June 28, 2008 at Community Health Partners in Lorain. He was born March 26, 1962 in Lorain and spent most of his life in Birmingham, having moved to Wakeman several years ago. He was a 1980 graduate of Firelands High School and Lorain Business College. He worked [...]
Marilyn Kaye Kelling
Marilyn Kaye Kelling, 53, of Wellington, passed away suddenly at Amherst Hospital Friday, June 27, 2008. She was born March 9, 1955 in Cleveland. She worked as a Chemist for Englehardt BASF and for BF Goodrich in Avon Lake. She was on the Zoning Board for Camden Township and enjoyed reading, puzzles and her cats. [...]
Shirley C. “Bud” Baker
Shirley C. (Bud) Baker, 75, of Brighton and Bradenton, Florida, passed away from a sudden illness while in Florida. Bud graduated in 1952 from Brighton High School. He participated in sports and played the trumpet in the band. Bud received The Babe Ruth Foundation Sportsmanship Award. Bud was drafted in 1953 and spent two years [...]
Helen L. Donovan
Helen L. Donovan (nee Molich), 81, of Elyria, died Saturday, June 28, 2008 at EMH Regional Medical Center, following a short illness. Mrs. Donovan was born May 5, 1927 and made her home in Elyria all of her life. During WWII she was employed at the former Standard Drug Store on Broad Street and she [...]
Lynn “Bear” Walton
Lynn "Bear" Walton, 65, of Milan, died Sunday morning, June 29, 2008 at New Life Hospice in Lorain. He was born September 26, 1942 in Sandusky. He was raised in Wakeman and had lived in Milan for over 20 years. He was a 1960 graduate of Western Reserve High School. He worked as an umpire [...]
Robert James Peters
Robert James Peters, 76, of St. Augustine, Florida, formerly of Roswell, Georgia and Elyria, died Friday, June 27, 2008. Born in Portage, Pennsylvania, he was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. He resided in Elyria for over 30 years before moving to Roswell in the late 70′s, where he owned and operated Roswell [...]
Betty L. Anderson
Betty L. Anderson (nee Blanchard), 80, of Avon Lake, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2008 at Center Ridge Health Campus in North Ridgeville, following a brief illness. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Wyers Funeral Chapel of Sheffield Township.