Archive for September 26th, 2008
Elyria police chief’s son killed in Iraq
AVON LAKE — Capt. Michael Medders Jr., the son of Elyria Police Chief Michael Medders and a former Avon Lake High School football star, was killed while in Iraq. The details surrounding the death of the 2001 Avon Lake graduate still haven’t been released by the U.S. Department of Defense, but Elyria police Capt. Daniel [...]
Lorain PD fires Marrero
LORAIN — Suspended Lorain Police Officer Stanley Marrero was given his notice of termination Thursday while in the Lorain County Jail where he’s currently serving his two-month prison sentence, according to Lorain Safety Director Phil Dore. Dore concluded in the seven-page termination letter that Marrero had made multiple violations of the city’s and police department’s [...]
Bailout plan stalls in D.C.
WASHINGTON — A Republican rebellion stalled government efforts Thursday to avoid economic meltdown, a chaotic turnaround that disrupted the choreography of an extraordinary White House meeting meant to show joint resolve from the president, the political parties and the presidential candidates. Instead, the summit broke up so bitterly that Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson got down [...]
JPMorgan Chase buys troubled WaMu
NEW YORK — JPMorgan Chase & Co. Inc. came to the rescue of Washington Mutual Inc. on Thursday, buying the thrift’s banking assets after WaMu was seized by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. in the largest failure ever of a U.S. bank. This is the second time in six months that JPMorgan Chase has taken [...]
November vote`s cost to county: $775K
ELYRIA — Lorain County Commissioners approved giving the Board of Elections the money it needs to carry out the November election. The nearly $775,000 request was less than the $1.2 million originally requested by Elections Board Director Jose Candelario, but necessary for the county to handle the anticipated increase in ballots. “This year we’re ramping up [...]
Brunner: Casino issue headed for ballot
COLUMBUS — Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner says backers of a proposed Ohio casino have collected enough valid signatures to put the issue on the Nov. 4 ballot.Voters will now decide whether to amend the Ohio Constitution to allow a casino resort off Interstate 71 near Wilmington in western Ohio. Backers of the project claim [...]
State might run low on road salt
DAYTON — Gov. Ted Strickland has asked the state highway department to review surging prices in road salt, which have raised concerns around Ohio about whether supplies will hold this winter, officials said Thursday. Some cities report they’re paying between $67 and $150 per ton for salt, compared to around $47 per ton last year. [...]
ROUNDUP: Sept. 26, 2008
Body found inside burning house WESTLAKE — A body found Thursday in the wake of a fire at a Sperry Forge Trail home has not been identified, according to a statement from the Westlake Fire Department. The fire started at 2:36 p.m. at a large suburban home just a few blocks from Westlake High School. [...]
BLOTTER: Sept. 26, 2008
Elyria police Wednesday, Sept. 24 9:37 a.m. – Elyria High School, a 15-year-old boy was cited with menacing. Three students reported that he allegedly brandished a knife Monday in class. 11:18 a.m. – 200 block George St., Shannon Hanak, 26, Elyria, charged with disorderly conduct. 2:30 p.m. – Lorain County Community College, N. Abbe Road, [...]
OHSAA computer ratings: A midway look at the high school football season
The 2008 high school football season has reached its midway point and several area teams have turned in some strong performances, some thrilling player accomplishments and some games that had fans at the edges of their seats. Among the highlights are three area teams that remain unbeaten through five games, a senior from Admiral King [...]
Elyria fights off Stow rally for five-game volleyball win
Elyria’s volleyball team gave itself an opportunity to make fast work of Stow on Thursday evening, but the Bulldogs refused to go down quickly. Despite a two-game lead, the Pioneers were extended to a fifth game to secure a 25-22, 26-24, 22-25, 18-25, 15-5 Northeast Ohio Conference victory. Elyria (12-3, 6-0 NOC) earned the win [...]
Ohio GOP files federal lawsuit over early voting
COLUMBUS — The Ohio GOP filed a federal lawsuit Friday to challenge an early voting period that has become the center of a partisan dispute this presidential election season. The lawsuit filed in Columbus targets Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner, a Democrat, who has instructed local boards of elections to allow new voters to register [...]
Midview takes over first place in WSC volleyball race
EATON TWP. — It was an electrifying volleyball match that couldn’t have been much closer between two evenly matched teams fighting for first place in the West Shore Conference. Midview (13-4, 9-1 WSC) finally survived in the five-game thriller Thursday over Rocky River (11-4, 8-2) at Kubuski Gym. Midview won 23-25, 23-25, 25-17, 32-30, 16-14 [...]
Browns’ Crennel holds steady under rain of criticism
BEREA — Romeo Crennel is in his fourth season as Browns coach. Without fail, he’s opened his daily news conference by asking how the media are doing, then followed with a weather report. The pleasantries were missing Wednesday and Thursday, as Crennel got directly to the day’s business. There’s no time for chit-chat when you’re [...]
Unranked Oregon State shocks No. 1 USC
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Freshman Jacquizz Rodgers ran for 186 yards and two touchdowns, and Oregon State built an early lead and held on for a 27-21 upset victory over top-ranked Southern California on Thursday night. The Beavers (2-2, 1-1 Pacific-10) also upset USC at Reser Stadium in 2006. This time, Oregon State took a 21-0 [...]
Ohio State liking ‘new’ look to football team
COLUMBUS — Fresh faces, fresh start. The 14th-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes bear little resemblance to the team that was in the midst of two-a-days seven weeks ago or even the one that opened the season in late August. True freshmen now start at center and quarterback, there are new people dotting the two-deep on both [...]
Lester flirts with no-hitter as Red Sox sink Indians
BOSTON — If the Cleveland Indians hadn’t broken up Jon Lester’s bid for his second no-hitter this season, his own team would have. “He was coming out,” Red Sox manager Terry Francona said. “I told him that was the first time I’ve ever rooted against him. The only way you’re going to see something like [...]
Noland: Cavs have plenty of optimism as camp opens
The Indians were thinking World Series. The Browns were dreaming of the playoffs or even — gasp! — a Super Bowl appearance. The Cavaliers can only hope 2008 — and the first half of ’09 — turns out better for them. “We were closer last year, literally, than the year before,” Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert [...]
Grafton/LaGrange Notebook: September 26, 2008
Track work to start at Keystone Work will start next week on an all-weather polyurethane track and stadium lighting near Keystone High School on Opportunity Way in LaGrange. The school board accepted bids in a special meeting last Friday. Vasco Sports Contractors bid $947,429 for the project to construct the track and seed and grade [...]
Officials suspect arson in office fire
ELYRIA — Workers in the Cook Court offices of J.D. Turza & Associates had an unexpected day off Thursday after an overnight fire that caused water damage from overhead sprinklers that soaked furniture, carpeting, file drawers and computers. Fire officials knew almost immediately that the small fire at 156 Cook Court was arson, according to [...]
Donna L. McKay
Donna L. McKay, 65, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Bruce L.; children and grandchildren. Malloy Memorial and Crematory handled arrangements for the family.
Harry Buffalo celebrates anniversary
ELYRIA — It’s been two years since Harry Buffalo opened at Midway Mall.While other restaurants have come and gone, the eatery — pegged by some as the anchor restaurant of the mall — is still going strong. To highlight the anniversary, Harry Buffalo is planning a jam-packed, weekend-long celebration with Elyria native Matt D’Orazio. D’Orazio [...]
Urban League holds voter registration drive
ELYRIA — The Lorain County Urban League is taking its voter registration efforts to the streets to sign up some of the 18,000 residents who are eligible to vote but not registered. On Saturday, members of the Urban League’s Young Professionals Association will hit area high-rises and metropolitan housing complexes in a door-to-door registration campaign. [...]
Drive-by shooting suspect indicted
ELYRIA — An Elyria teenager has been indicted for a May 10 drive-by shooting in Lorain that took place while he was free on bond for another shooting. Roderick “Chubs” Cross Jr., 16, is now facing felonious assault and weapons charges that also carry firearms and drive-by shooting specifications that could send him to prison [...]
Dorothy L. Koeblitz
Dorothy L. Koeblitz (nee Derrig), 85, of Oberlin, died Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph in Lorain after a short illness. She was born August 27, 1923 in Cleveland and had resided in Oberlin since 1977. She had also lived in Cleveland Heights and Lyndhurst. Dorothy was a member [...]