Archive for November 6th, 2008
Cavalier in chief: LeBron asserts himself inside, scores 41 points as Cavaliers blow out Bulls
CLEVELAND — If kings had to run for re-election, LeBron James would carry Cleveland in a landslide. A day after Barack Obama won the presidential election, James resumed his reign inside Quicken Loans Arena, where he led the Cavaliers to a 107-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. All James did was put [...]
Cavs notes: LeBron impressed by Obama’s win, but has no dreams of being a politician
CLEVELAND — LeBron James was thrilled with Barack Obama’s presidential victory, but the Cavaliers superstar has no plans to enter the political world when he retires from basketball. “Mayor of Akron?” the 23-year-old James repeated when that possibility was thrown out Wednesday prior to a game against the Chicago Bulls. “I’m already mayor of Akron. [...]
It’s Brady’s time now: All Quinn has to do is save a Browns’ season gone wrong
CLEVELAND — The last time the Browns made a dramatic quarterback switch — from Charlie Frye to Derek Anderson in Week 2 last year — they scored 51 points, won 10 of the next 15 games and nearly made the playoffs. This time, Anderson heads to the bench in favor of Brady Quinn, but the [...]
Browns vs. Broncos: Matchups and game information
MARQUEE MATCHUP Broncos WR Brandon Marshall vs. Browns cornerbacks Second-year corners Eric Wright and Brandon McDonald are looking for redemption after a rough outing versus the Ravens. Finding it against Brandon Marshall, left, won’t be easy. He’s 6-foot-4, 230 pounds and is fourth in the NFL with 51 catches. His 625 yards rank eighth and [...]
Steam drives dream: Unbeaten Olmsted Falls looking for state volleyball championship
OLMSTED FALLS — No one could have asked for a more beautiful day as Olmsted Falls High School students, faculty members and parents gathered by the front door to send the Bulldogs volleyball team off to the Division I state tournament Wednesday. The OFHS marching band played. The sunlight reflected off coach Dawn Moses’ hair, [...]
State volleyball: Division I capsule
TODAY WHAT: Division I state semifinal WHO: No. 2 Olmsted Falls (27-0) vs. Brecksville-Broadview Heights (22-4) TIME: 4 p.m. WHERE: Ervin J. Nutter Center, Wright State University, Fairborn AT STAKE: A berth in Saturday’s Division I state championship match at 1 p.m. against the winner of today’s other semifinal match between No. 1 Ursuline Academy [...]
Jim Litke: Could sports have played a role in helping Obama achieve his dream?
Sports can’t cause a society to change course suddenly, the way Tuesday’s earthquake of an election can. Instead, like an aftershock, sports produces ripples that nudge people in a different direction. It’s far from the biggest reason Barack Obama was swept to the threshold of the White House late Tuesday night. The civil-rights movement, political [...]
He wants change, too: Obama’s brother-in-law trying to turn around Oregon State’s basketball fortunes
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Now that his brother-in-law is headed to the White House, Craig Robinson turns his focus to his own campaign as coach of an Oregon State team in serious need of change. Robinson was in Chicago on Tuesday to celebrate Barack Obama’s victory, appearing onstage at the massive victory rally at Grant Park. [...]
ODOT readies for winter road treatment
OBERLIN — Forget that the weather outside is darn near balmy for the beginning of November. The Ohio Department of Transportation is well aware that the wonderful weather isn’t about to last, so on Wednesday it showed off its efforts to prepare for the snow and ice to come. For one thing, motorists probably will [...]
Film on fallen soldiers to debut at Palace
LORAIN — After several months of filming interviews with the families of local fallen soldiers, Joseph Carrion is finally ready to unveil his documentary, “Ohio Raises Heroes.” The film, which includes first-account memories about Ohio troops killed recently during the war in Iraq, will be shown at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Palace Theatre in [...]
Mayor recall petitioner handed his hat at polls
ELYRIA — A man collecting signatures to recall Mayor Bill Grace said he encountered friction Tuesday while campaigning for his cause at the polls. Retired firefighter Craig Bevan said he collected about 100 signatures during a nine-hour stint at East Rec Park, but was repeatedly asked to move from where he was standing. He said [...]
Mom indicted for getting drunk with kids
ELYRIA — An Elyria woman has been indicted for partying with her kids in September. Connie Conner, 35, is charged with corrupting another with drugs and two counts of endangering children that stem from the Sept. 17 incident. “She was getting her kids drunk and smoking some marijuana with them,” said Assistant Lorain County Prosecutor [...]
Voter turnout disappoints in Lorain County
Voter turnout was lower than election officials expected in Lorain County in Tuesday’s historic election. Although 136,357 of the county’s 204,400 registered voters cast ballots Tuesday and during early voting, that 66.7 percent voter turnout was far less than the 80 percent Lorain County Board of Elections officials had predicted. “It certainly was a surprise [...]
State-of-the-art knee surgery technology is for now only at EMH
ELYRIA — Inside an operating room at EMH Regional Medical Center, partial knee replacement surgery is taking on a new look and embracing technology that moves beyond just a skilled surgeon wielding a scalpel. Although an initial incision was made by hand into the right knee of 50-year-old Wade LaForce of Vermilion to begin the [...]
Failed Wellington Schools bond going back on ballot
WELLINGTON — The school district plans to seek a special election Feb. 3 to again ask voters to approve a bond issue to build a new school after the issue apparently failed by just 42 votes on Tuesday. There are still an undetermined number of provisional and absentee ballots to be counted, but it’s unlikely [...]
178 take buyouts at Ford
AVON LAKE — A round of expected layoffs could be averted after 178 United Auto Workers accepted buyouts Friday at Ford’s Ohio Assembly Plant. The deal offered $50,000 to $70,000 depending on experience level. The first of those who accepted the package were phased out of the work force Saturday, and a second group will [...]
N.R. man arrested in online sex sting
ELYRIA — North Ridgeville police seized a desktop computer, laptop and other electronics Wednesday from the home of a 43-year-old man who allegedly tried to solicit sex from a child, according to court papers. Guy Tomko, 43, of North Ridgeville, was arrested Wednesday morning and was being held in county jail in connection with a [...]
Pa. man sues over fatal 2006 crash
ELYRIA — A Pennsylvania man is asking for at least $75,000 in damages linked to a November 2006 head-on collision that killed a 16-year-old Wellington boy, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday in county common pleas court. Steven Watson, 61, is asking for money from the estate of Terrance Haynes, who at age 16 died [...]
Blotter: Nov. 6, 2008
Elyria police Sunday, Nov. 2 9:23 a.m. – 200 block Gulf Road, theft from vehicle. 3:01 p.m. – 500 block S. Abbe Road, assault. 6:25 p.m. – 100 block Homer St., Michael Schoger III, 21, 38100 block Royalton Road, Grafton, charged with assault. 7:18 p.m. – 600 block Eastern Heights Blvd., man allegedly hit with [...]
Community group helps families make ends meet
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — With the holidays approaching and the economy still down, it can be hard for families to make ends meet. North Ridgeville Community Care is making sure that residents of its town, at least, get a push in the right direction. “We’ve been hit with the economy like the rest of the country,” [...]
North Ridgeville Notebook: November 6, 2008
Snow removal rules discussed It seems that no one wants to shove snow around, much less deal with fining people for not shoveling it. City Council’s Streets and Sidewalks Committee met prior to Monday night’s regular Council meeting to discuss the issue and what, if anything, could be done to spur residents to clear sidewalks [...]
Roy W. Simonson
Roy W. Simonson, 100, of Oberlin, died Sunday, November 2, 2008 at Kendal at Oberlin. Dicken Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Elyria, is handling arrangements.
Robert W. Casper
Robert W. Casper, 66, of Crossville, Tennessee and formerly of Grafton, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2008 in the Emergency Room of EMH Regional Medical Center, Elyria, following a sudden illness. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by the Liston Funeral Home, North Ridgeville.
Martha K. Long
Martha K. Long, (nee Koller), 86, of Vermilion, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at her home after a two year illness. She was born February 22, 1922 in Youngstown and had lived in Vermilion since 1957. She had also lived in Lorain. Martha worked in the accounting and purchasing department at Basic Food Materials, Vermilion [...]
Margaret Ellen Brown
Margaret Ellen Brown (nee Smith), 47, departed this world November 1, 2008. She had suffered a long battle with multiple sclerosis. Margaret was courageous, spirited, lively and exhibited dynamic faith for 23 years in her battle. She was born in Oberlin on April 28, 1961. She graduated from Oberlin High School and was a member [...]