Archive for August 2nd, 2008
LOSING A HOME: Many offer to assist in saving woman’s home
ELYRIA — It took Ken Reddinger Sr. all of about 10 minutes to figure out how he would help Catherine Taylor, a disabled Elyria woman on the brink of losing her home to foreclosure because of unpaid property taxes. And it only took a few seconds for tears to well up in Taylor’s eyes and [...]
High school football: Elyria looks to improve on 2007 performance
ELYRIA — If you happen to see Elyria football coach Steve Hamilton driving around town, don’t expect him to check his rearview mirror. All Hamilton wants to concentrate on is the road ahead as he prepares the Pioneers for their second season in the Valley Division of the Northeast Ohio Conference — arguably one of [...]
Browns: Big crowd turns out for Family Night
CLEVELAND — Beau Bell was drafted by the Browns in April, but he put off his first visit to Cleveland Browns Stadium until Friday. The wait was worth it. Bell and his teammates were welcomed to their home on the lakefront by 26,108 fans at the franchise’s Family Night — each of whom paid $5 [...]
Browns notes: Two rules change this year
CLEVELAND — Two of the NFL’s most significant offseason rules changes might not have happened if not for the Browns’ 2007 season. The forceout rule has been eliminated, and place-kicks are subject to review by instant replay. A desperation pass to Cleveland tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. was ruled incomplete on the final play versus [...]
LOSING A HOME: Taylor’s case indicative of greater county problem
Like Catherine Taylor, low-income residents all around the county are suffering, said Michael Ferrer, who coordinates employment and economic programs for the Lorain County Urban League. “We’ve got a lot of problems right now, with lots of people looking for a way out,” he said. He said the situation is especially bad in Lorain, quoting [...]
LOSING A HOME: County Habitat may rehab foreclosures to expand help
ELYRIA — The Lorain County Habitat for Humanity thinks it might be able to turn the foreclosure crisis into a way of helping families get back on their feet. Executive Director John Keaton said his organization is considering moving away from building new houses for needy families, instead grabbing low-priced ones that have been foreclosed. [...]
Twins 4, Indians 1: Tough luck for Sowers again
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nick Blackburn showed why the Minnesota Twins think their young guns are ready for the heat of a pennant race. Blackburn allowed one run in seven innings and Joe Mauer hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the seventh to lift the Twins to a 4-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians on [...]
LOSING A HOME: Borrowing outreach seminar scheduled at LCCC Aug. 11
ELYRIA — Borrowers who have fallen behind on their home loans will have a chance to work one-on-one with their mortgage-holders at a Borrowers Outreach Day seminar set for Aug. 11 at Lorain County Community College. Chase, Flagstar Bank, Homecomings Finance and U.S. Bank Home Mortgage will be meeting directly with borrowers who are having [...]
Honaker found guilty
He gunned down wife`s lover – but didn`t plan it, jury rules
Youth Softball: Elyria 9- and 10-year-olds edged in state title game
ELYRIA — People from Portsmouth were dancing in the dust at Vic Janowicz Memorial Park on Friday night with the recorded voice of Sister Sledge booming through a loud speaker. “We are fam-i-ly,” the disco-era sister act warbled, “get up everybody and sing.” And with 9- and 10-year-old softball players running a postgame lap carrying [...]
One last bust, and he retires in style
Elyria`s Badge No. 1 calls it quits after more than 30 years on force
Ohio preps for new lottery game
Keno begins in state locations Monday
FirstEnergy rate hike put before state board
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Golf: Vijay, Lefty headed for showdown at Bridgestone Invitational?
AKRON — There won’t be any timeout zones situated on Firestone Country Club’s South Course and the PGA Tour won’t stand for any fisticuffs, so for the better part of five hours Vijay Singh and Phil Mickelson will have to play nice. Singh shot a 4-under-par 66 on Friday at the Bridgestone Invitational to hold [...]
Electric bill payment assistance available
Help is still available for eligible Lorain County residents who need a hand paying the electric bill this summer. The Lorain County Community Action Agency is providing up to $100 for residents age 60 years or older or those who have a written statement from a doctor indicating a health-related need for uninterrupted electricity. This [...]
BLOTTER: Aug. 2, 2008
Lorain police Wednesday, July 30 1 p.m. – 4600 block Meister Road, 2002 Ford Ranger stolen. Thursday, July 31 1:30 p.m. – 3500 block Clifton Ave., burglars stole heart medications. 1:30 p.m. – 3100 block Elyria Ave., Sundrio motorcycle stolen. 5:17 p.m.—Haven Center, East 30th Street, a client said three watches were stolen from him [...]
Compass House rehab center forced to close
LORAIN — The Compass House is no longer able to make payroll as of this past Wednesday and is shutting its doors for good, according to a papers filed Friday in county Common Pleas Court. The county pulled its funding of $556,000 in June from the Lorain alcohol and drug rehabilitation center, which had been [...]
Softball notebook: Elyria’s 13- and 14-year-old Junior All-Stars open tourney play
Elyria’s 13- and 14-year-old Little League Junior All-Stars open play today in the Central Regional tournament at Firestone Stadium in Akron. The Elyria girls play twice today, facing Indiana at 10 a.m. and Iowa at 3 p.m. Both games are scheduled for what is known as the Pony Field, which is adjacent to the stadium. [...]
Amherst City Hall renovation coming in stages
AMHERST — One day in the not-too-distant future, you may hear a lot of shouting, stomping of feet and general commotion coming from City Hall. It won’t be the result of a City Council meeting.On second thought, maybe it will. “We haven’t quite decided what to put up there,’’ Mayor David Taylor said. “We could [...]
Westlake police: Hannah Montana tickets used as lure
WESTLAKE — Police are looking for help in identifying a man who tried to lure an 11-year-old girl into his van Tuesday at the Westlake Recreation Center with the promise of Hannah Montana tickets. Composite of suspect Fortunately, he met up with a youngster who doesn’t like the pop singer and television star, Westlake police [...]
Youth baseball/softball: Avon Little Leaguers to play for state title
A rally by Avon’s 11-year-old Little League All-Stars on Friday ensured they would play today for a state baseball title in Cambridge. Trailing by four runs to start the third inning, Avon came back to win 8-6 over Defiance, forcing a showdown for the championship today at 11 a.m. against the same Defiance team. Avon [...]
Downtown Elyria to host car show on Sunday
ELYRIA — Classic car wheels will be turning this Sunday as the streets of downtown Elyria shut down for the annual car show. Sponsored by Donna’s Diner and Main Street Elyria, this is the eighth year for the show, which will shut down Broad Street starting at 9 a.m. so owners can bring in their [...]
OFF THE BEAT: A Ridgeville lady arrives in the land of Scots
With arms raised over her head, a smile on her face, and a green-and-black “Ridgeville Corn Fest Pride” T-shirt on her back, Amy Schrauf stood atop an 800-foot extinct volcano. “She’s showing her ’ville Pride,’ ” said her mother, Laura Decker. “That’s very Amy.” The North Ridgeville woman was talking about her daughter, 20-year-old Amy [...]
Spider bite delays testimony in Covender hearing until December
Prosecutor not buying story that brown recluse bit witness
Dog warden sues over attack
ELYRIA — A Lorain County dog warden is suing the owner of a dog that attacked him in July 2006. The dog, a large Rottweiler-bull-mastiff mix, busted through the screen door of Lester France’s Columbia Township home and attacked Dog Warden Genaro Ramos, sending him to the hospital with eight puncture wounds to his left [...]