Lorain/Elyria, OH
Archive for August 28th, 2008
Disposable diaper saves toddler’s life
SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) — A disposable diaper has saved the life of an 18-month-old boy, breaking his fall from a third-floor apartment window, officials said Thursday.
Caua Felipe Massaneiro survived a 30-foot (10-meter) fall because his diaper snagged on a security spike embedded in the concrete wall [...]
Italy museum defies pope anger over crucified frog
ROME (AP) — An art museum in northern Italy said Thursday it will continue displaying a sculpture portraying a green frog nailed to a cross that has angered Pope Benedict XVI and local officials.
The board of the foundation of the Museion in the city of Bolzano voted [...]
Mexican Supreme Court upholds legal abortion
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Supreme Court has upheld legal abortion in the capital.
Mexico City is one of only a handful of places in Latin America that allow abortion without limitations in the first trimester.
Thursday’s 8-3 vote supporting the Mexico City law opens the [...]
Death for man who kidnapped, murdered Idaho boy
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — In the end, killer pedophile Joseph Edward Duncan III couldn’t — or wouldn’t — offer a reason why he should live.
A jury didn’t find one either, deliberating just three hours Wednesday before recommending a death sentence in the 2005 kidnapping, torture and murder [...]
Perfect irony: Indians beat Tigers for 10th straight win, just months after losing 10 in a row
DETROIT — It’s been a back-and-forth season for the Cleveland Indians. Kelly Shoppach homered and drove in three runs and Shin-Soo Choo also went deep to lift the Cleveland Indians to their 10th straight win, 9-7 over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night. The Indians also lost 10 in a row [...]
The play’s not the thing: Health is biggest concern for Browns as preseason wraps up tonight
A win would be nice, and a solid performance even better. A good medical report is crucial. The Browns (0-3) close the preseason tonight with a visit from the Bears (0-3). A victory would spare the Browns their first winless preseason since 1972. It might also allow fans to [...]
No regrets: Choosing senior year over NFL and big bucks just felt right to Ohio State stars
COLUMBUS — When Ohio State coach Jim Tressel announced last December that 13 Buckeyes were considering jumping into the NFL Draft a year early, it sent shock waves through the team’s fan base. Within a month, only one of those — defensive lineman Vern Gholston — had actually taken that step. [...]
Lorain Hall of Famer George Spiroff dies at 49; was baseball star at Southview and Kent State
AVON — George Spiroff’s father died when he was a sophomore at Southview High School. His mother had died when George was 5. He wound up living with his grandparents, Matt and Betty Nicoloff, but the young man would never have lacked for a place to call home. [...]
Volleyball 2008: Season of change? Well, sort of …
In a year when a couple of politicians and their minions are promising change, can we expect to see change in the local volleyball scene? “It’ll be the same old-same old, Amherst and Olmsted Falls,” said Westlake coach Dan Berkheimer, speaking of the Southwestern Conference. “The rest of us will battle.” Berkheimer’s feelings [...]
Volleyball 2008: Team capsules, top teams, players, matches and more
NORTHEAST OHIO CONFERENCE
Elyria Pioneers
COACH: Jodie Johnson, 2nd year 2007 RECORD: 16-7 (7-3 Valley) RETURNING LETTERWINNERS (4): Sarah Bracey, Sr., S; Amanda Medvetz, Sr., OH; Bridgette Jones, Jr., MH; Kristen Boros, So., OH. NEWCOMERS: Jacque Hawes, Sr., MH; Courtney Jones, Sr., DS-S; Jazmyn Corlew, Jr., OH; Brittany Perrott, Jr., DS. SCOUTING REPORT: [...]