Archive for October 23rd, 2008
Evelyn Stratton audio interview
Evelyn Stratton, Repuclican Ohio Supreme Court candidate. (To hear the audio, click on the play button at the bottom left of the Flash Player above.)
Joe Russo audio interview
Joe Russo, Democratic Ohio Supreme Court candidate. (To hear the audio, click on the play button at the bottom left of the Flash Player above.)
Marcy Kaptur audio interview
Marcy Kaptur, Democratic 9th Congressional candidate. (To hear the audio, click on the play button at the bottom left of the Flash Player above.)
No sign of rust: Long layoff not a problem for the Phillies, who edge Rays in World Series opener
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The waiting game turned into a winning game for Cole Hamels, Chase Utley and the Philadelphia Phillies. Hamels escaped trouble to win his fourth postseason start, Utley hit a two-run homer in the first inning and the Phillies beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in the World Series opener Wednesday night. [...]
No K2, lots of K2 talk: Crennel, players refuse to say much about the tight end’s suspension, however
BEREA — Kellen Winslow Jr. was out of sight, but not out of mind Wednesday at Browns team headquarters. Coach Romeo Crennel was deluged with questions about the Pro Bowl tight end’s one-game suspension, as were many of Cleveland’s veteran players and team captains. They weren’t eager, however, to share their feelings on Winslow developing [...]
Browns notes: Jaguars’ Northcutt says first game against old team not a big deal
BEREA — Jaguars wide receiver Dennis Northcutt spent his first seven NFL seasons with the Browns, but claims his first game against them will be nothing special on Sunday afternoon. “I hear a lot of guys that can’t wait to play their ex-team — obviously I have some ties there — but to me, it’s [...]
Stage fright not a problem: Ohio State trying to forget past failures in the national spotlight and finally win a big game
COLUMBUS — After getting pummeled by then-No. 1 USC 35-3 on Sept. 13, the beaten and discouraged Ohio State Buckeyes straggled onto a plane for the long trip home. “Quiet. Very quiet. Very long,” is how offensive tackle Alex Boone described the flight back. Five wins later, the 10th-ranked Buckeyes have a chance to make [...]
Gibson’s game showing some versatility, but LeBron-less Cavaliers still fall to Pistons in preseason game
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Daniel “Boobie” Gibson is no longer just a shooter. With LeBron James watching the entire game from the bench, Gibson looked extremely impressive attacking the basket and running the offense as the Cavaliers fell 97-79 to the Detroit Pistons in exhibition action Wednesday night at The Palace of Auburn Hills. “There [...]
Suddenly, an upset: Amherst survives top-seeded Westlake in third shootout, advances to boys district soccer final
WESTLAKE — The youngest and smallest guy on the field gave Amherst’s boys soccer program its biggest win in a decade Wednesday night at Read Field. Freshman forward Connor Klekota scored in the third round of penalty kicks, lifting the Comets to a 1-0 district semifinal upset win over Westlake. The match went to a [...]
Avon Lake heads to boys district soccer final: Quick start keys Shoremen’s win over Lakewood
LAKEWOOD — Entering Wednesday night’s Division I district soccer semifinal, Lakewood had erased the sting of a 3-11-2 regular season, thanks to a 1-0 upset win Monday night at North Olmsted, which won 13 regular-season games. Avon Lake coach Dan Ogilvy and the Shoremen — who took in the Rangers’ victory over the Eagles — [...]
Brookside’s big season comes to an end with loss to Padua in district volleyball final
LAGRANGE — Brookside’s dream season came to an end Wednesday night. The Cardinals fought to the finish but lost in four games to top-seeded Parma Padua in the championship match of the Division II district tournament at Keystone High School. The Bruins (22-3) advanced with 25-15, 25-16, 22-25 and 25-18 scores. Padua advances to the [...]
UPDATE: Name released of second crash victim
Lorain County Coroner Paul Matus today identified the 16-year-old boy who was killed in the horrific car crash Wednesday afternoon. Richard Curran, who was two days away from celebrating his 17th birthday, died of multiple, blunt force injuries as well as injuries to his head, Matus ruled. Richard was a passenger in a car being [...]
If levy fails, Lorain Schools see deficit in `10
LORAIN — Mathematics aren’t working in favor of the Lorain Schools, based on a five-year forecast Wednesday night that predicts a possible $2.7 million budget deficit in just two years away. That’s how much the schools will be in the red in 2010 if voters reject a 4.9-mill levy that will appear on the ballot [...]
There`s no place like home plate in Avon
AVON — It was just a marker wrapped with tape and sticking out of the mud, but it made Mayor Jim Smith grin. “This is home plate, I’m pretty sure,” he said. Hard-hat-wearing construction workers swarmed around the marker, molding clay, Rebar and concrete into the shape of Avon’s new baseball stadium where a Frontier [...]
Two more options added to mix in Avon-baseball-team-naming poll
Two more names were added to the list Wednesday for the new Frontier League baseball team in Avon. The Woollies and the Walleyes were added to the list, which already included the Groove, the Ironmen, the Red Tails, the Artichokes and the Crushers. Fans can read more about the regional significance of each and vote [...]
Second prank at Westwood results in suspension
ELYRIA TWP. — The second prank in as many days at Westwood Junior High School in Elyria is anything but funny for the district. A Lorain County sheriff’s deputy was just entering the school about 9 a.m. Wednesday to follow up on the “bottle bomb” prank from Monday when it was reported that a toilet [...]
Oberlin College, union reach deal
OBERLIN — Oberlin College and the United Auto Workers, which represents 175 college employees including custodians and food service workers, have reached an agreement on a new three-year contract. The employees, represented by UAW Local 2192, voted on the tentative agreement Friday and ratified the contract, according to Scott Wargo, director of media relations at [...]
Dale Llewellyn Schwan
Dale Llewellyn Schwan, 52, of Madison, Wisconsin and formerly of Elyria, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2008 after a brief illness. Dale was known for his love of family and friends. He enjoyed cooking, entertaining and interior design. He was currently employed by Reinhardt Foods in Madison as a Sales Representative and was named [...]
Lorain Council rejects purchase of agency mortgage
LORAIN — City Council narrowly voted down purchasing the mortgages of the Lorain County Community Action Agency, leaving the nonprofit agency on its own to fend off a matured mortgage. Council voted 5-4, with council members Melanie Szabo, I-1st Ward, Dennis Flores, D-2nd Ward, Bret Schuster, D-4th Ward, Greg Holcomb, D-6th Ward, and Criag Snodgrass, [...]
Louis S. Bari
Louis S. Bari, 95, of Lorain, died Wednesday October 22, 2008 at Anchor Lodge Nursing Home in Lorain after a short illness. He was born May 10, 1913 in Jyor, Hungary and had resided in Lorain since 1921. Louis worked at US Steel in Lorain as an expeditor for 40 years retiring in 1975. He [...]
Clara Gray
Mrs. Clara Gray, 100, of Elyria, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2008 in the Wesleyan Village of Elyria following a long illness. She was born in Zanesville, coming to Elyria 65 years ago. She attended Wilberforce University. She was a member of the Seven Day Adventist Church of Elyria, where she was well known as [...]
Julia A. Peters
Julia A. Peters (nee Waryu) quietly passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at the Brandon Regional Hospital, Brandon, Florida. She was born September 25, 1918 in Yatesboro, Pennsylvania and moved to Elyria in 1939. Julia was a member of the Magyar United Church of Christ where she was an active member of the Dorcas Guild [...]
Lillian D. Paton
Lillian D. Paton, 104, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2008 at Hoosier Village Retirement Home in Indianapolis, Indiana. Lillian was born in New Castle, England. She lived most of her life in Elyria with her late husband of 72 wonderful years, William T. Paton, Jr. She also resided in the Bradenton-Sarasota, Florida area for over [...]
Caimp Smith Bailey
Caimp Smith "C.S." Bailey, 74, of Lorain, departed this life Tuesday, October 14, 2008 following a lengthy illness. He was born May 4, 1934 in Cherokee, Alabama, coming to Lorain in 1953. Caimp was a graduate of Cherokee High School where he lettered in football. Mr. Bailey held various jobs prior to 50 plus years [...]
Jerry Altus Huntley
Jerry Altus Huntley, 72, of Elyria, died at EMH Regional Medical Center Wednesday, October 22, 2008, following a long illness. He was born February 13, 1936 in San Angelo, Texas and relocated to the area in 1968, coming from Seagraves, Texas. He had served in the U.S. Navy. Jerry was a metal finisher with The [...]