Archive for October 19th, 2008
Frosh air: Pryor leads Ohio State to convincing win over Michigan State
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Terrelle Pryor became the first player to tell Ohio State coach Jim Tressel to bench him if he didn’t produce. Then, the Buckeyes’ quarterback made the request moot against Michigan State. Pryor turned some of his potential into production, running for a score and throwing for another in the first quarter [...]
American League Championship Series: Left for dead, Red Sox far from it, down Rays again to force Game 7
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Now look who’s one win from the World Series. All but eliminated until their stunning turnaround, the Boston Red Sox played like World Series champs from the start and beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 Saturday night to force a Game 7 in the AL Championship Series. “It’s probably pretty appropriate. [...]
Turnovers on the menu? Browns defense wants to force Redskins quarterback into his first interception
LANDOVER, Md. — Washington’s Jason Campbell is the NFL’s only starting quarterback who hasn’t thrown an interception. The Browns defense is fourth in the league with nine interceptions, including eight in the last three games, and first in interception percentage. Something’s gotta give today, and the Browns hope it’s Campbell. “We’re going to compete with [...]
Wedding – Bobola-Echelberry
Kelly and Curtis Echelberry Curtis Echelberry and Kelly Bobola became husband and wife July 12, 2008 at St. Jude Church in Elyria. Father Frank Kosem performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Ken and Susan Bobola of North Ridgeville. The bridegroom is the son of Brad and Pam Echelberry of Fostoria. Jessi Herrmann [...]
60th Anniversary – Keith
Marjorie and Walter Keith Marjorie and Walter Keith celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary September 25, 2008! They were married in 1948 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Elyria by Dr. Urich. Marjorie retired from Elyria City Schools. She taught first and second grades at McKinley School for 28 years. She enjoys gardening, bird watching and spending [...]
Wedding – Dillon-Blevins
Amanda and Thomas Blevins, Jr. Amanda Dillon became the bride of Thomas Blevins, Jr. August 23, 2008 at the Sugar Ridge Baptist Church. Pastor Michael Manosky performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Jack and Linda Dillon of Elyria. The bridegroom is the son of Heather and Scott Russell of North Ridgeville, and [...]
Late surge against 76ers pays off in Cavs’ first preseason win
CLEVELAND — There was an ejection, but no dejection. Cavaliers point guard Mo Williams was tossed midway through the first quarter Saturday at Quicken Loans Arena, but Cleveland staged a tremendous rally down the stretch to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 100-93 for its first preseason win in five games. “It’s good for our morale and [...]
Wedding – Goodwin-Molloy
Michael and Jennifer Goodwin Jennifer Molloy and Michael Goodwin were united in marriage April 19, 2008. The wedding and reception was held at the Doubletree Hotel in East Syracuse, New York. The bride is the daughter of James and Mary Molloy of Syracuse, New York. The bridegroom is the son of Patsy and Thomas R. [...]
Birth Announcement – Goodwin
Zachary James Goodwin Congratulations to Jennifer and Michael Goodwin on the birth of their son "Zak" who was born July 16, 2008 in Syracuse, New York. Patsy and Thomas Terrell, Sr. of North Ridgeville and James and Mary Molloy of Syracuse, New York are the proud grandparents.
50th Anniversary – Brunner
Frank and Pat Brunner Frank and Pat Brunner of Florida, formerly of Elyria, celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary October 4, 2008! They were married October 4, 1958 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Elyria by Rev. Joseph Buescher. Frank works for Sam’s Club. Patty is employed as a secretary for Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. [...]
Wedding – Ogg-Carter
Dr. Glenn Ogg and Alanda Carter The marriage of Alanda Carter and Dr. Glenn Ogg took place August 16, 2008 on the beach at El Dorado Royale, Riviera Maya, Mexico with the reception at the Salon Royale. The bride is daughter of Samuel Thomas, Jr. and Patricia Jordan of Long Island, New York. The bridegroom [...]
Wedding – Loesch-Turton
Lindsey and Tony Turton Lindsey Loesch and Tony Turton were united in marriage August 2, 2008 at Olmsted Community Church in Olmsted Falls. Rev. Ron Dauphin and Rev. Kathy Ketchem performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Jay and Terri Loesch of Elyria. The bridegroom is the son of Kenneth Turton and Pam [...]
Dan Coughlin: Football at Cleveland State? Don’t laugh, it makes some sense
A prominent alumnus asked me to toss out a plug for a football team at Cleveland State when I emceed an alumni awards banquet a few years ago. Sure. I always harbored that sentiment. So, in the course of my podium duties, I innocently made the suggestion. I was taken aback, however, when I glanced [...]
Wedding – Ostrander-Hartenstein
Melissa and Kenneth Hartenstein Pastor Ann Canfield performed the 2 P.M. wedding ceremony joining Melissa Ostrander and Kenneth Hartenstein August 30, 2008 at Waverly United Methodist Church in Waverly, New York. The bride is the daughter of Melvin and Judy Bair, Sr. of Sayre, Pennsylvania, and Linda and Charles Grace of Cross Roads, Pennsylvania. The [...]
Division II sectional volleyball: Brookside overcomes big hole, rallies to beat Keystone in five games
LAGRANGE — Something happened to Brookside on its way to another loss to conference rival Keystone. “Everyone stepped up,” Brookside coach Ted Whitsel said. “The girls played super. I just wish they hadn’t waited until it was 24-21 in the third game to do it. Whatever it takes, I guess.” What it took was a [...]
Division I sectional volleyball: Elyria avenges Avon Lake loss
Tim Gebhardt The Chronicle-Telegram EATON TWP. — Revenge was the theme of the day for Elyria’s volleyball team at the Division I sectional finals at Midview on Saturday afternoon. Avon Lake upset and eliminated the Pioneers a year ago in the tournament but there would be no repeat performance this time around. Elyria, 17-6 on [...]
Don`t like McCain or Obama? They`re not your only choices
A couple of guys named Barack Obama and John McCain are running for president, and the odds are that one of those senators will become our nation’s next leader. But the Democrat and the Republican aren’t the only choices Ohio voters will have when they enter the voting booth Nov. 4. Five other men and [...]
A sweet time had at LCCC`s FamilyFest
ELYRIA — “A zillion!” That’s how many pieces of candy 5-year-old Jacob Kincaid was planning to rustle up Saturday afternoon as he stampeded across the Lorain County Community College campus in a cowboy costume. His twin, Lucas, was dressed as an American Indian and helped pull their mother along at the college’s 15th annual FamilyFest, [...]
Van lines to slow at Ford plant
Official says 100 jobs could be lost; buyouts could avert layoffs AVON LAKE — Fewer Ford Econolines will roll off the line starting next month at the Ohio Assembly Plant, according to United Auto Workers Local 2000 President Tim Donovan. Bad economic times are taking a toll on orders for the vans, he said — [...]
Chaos frightens many away from stocks
CHICAGO — Judy Katz reached her breaking point with stocks when the Dow collapsed at the start of this month, free-falling as much as 2,400 points and taking a big chunk of her life’s savings with it before she hastily cashed out all of her funds. Even though she’s $200,000 poorer and the market’s up [...]
District cross country: Avon Lake freshman Link wins DI girls meet; Elyria Catholic’s Coolidge repeats as DII boys champ
ELYRIA — Avon Lake freshman Katy Link, she admitted on a windy afternoon at Lorain County Community College, wasn’t expecting this: a stellar first season on the Shoregals cross country team, including — but hopefully, she says, not capped by — a victory in Saturday’s Division I district meet. Link outkicked in the final 100 [...]
Driver says crash led to fight at race track
AMHERST TWP. — A race car driver said he was attacked by another driver after the two crashed last Sunday at Lorain County Speedway, according to a county sheriff’s report. Jeremy Holbrook, 31, of Madison, Ohio, was charged with assault. A 29-year-old driver from Elyria told investigators that something broke in his car while racing [...]
Blotter: Oct. 19, 2008
Elyria police Wednesday, Oct. 15 8:30 a.m. – 300 block Alexis Drive, William S. Stephenson Jr., 37, Elyria, charged with domestic violence. 1:31 p.m. – Wal-Mart, Chestnut Commons Drive, Bryan S. Fleck, 18, Olmsted Township, charged with theft. 1:34 p.m. – West Recreation Center, Foster Avenue, a teen boy was seen handling a handgun. 3:10 [...]
Off the beat: Oct. 19, 2008
Man donates time to ‘Extreme Makeover’ As a Ty Pennington fan, imagine my pleasant surprise when I learned that a relative of mine was one of hundreds of volunteers from Ohio who helped renovate a recent home in Toledo as part of the ABC television network’s reality show, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” My cousin, Trevor [...]
Trick-or-treat times
Area communities will be hosting Halloween events and trick or treat on various days this year as Halloween falls on a Friday. The general rule in most communities is for homeowners to turn on the front porch light to participate. AMHERST Amherst’s annual Halloween parade will immediately follow a costume-judging contest at 4 p.m. Oct. [...]