Lorain/Elyria, OH
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. [...]
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 code [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]