Lorain/Elyria, OH
Archive for November 19th, 2008
Cleveland museum will return 14 art items to Italy
ROME (AP) — The Cleveland Museum of Art has agreed to return 14 art works to Italy, including 13 ancient pieces that were looted or smuggled out of the country.
The agreement two years in the making was announced Wednesday in Rome by Cleveland museum director Timothy [...]
Ohio executes man for killing store owner in 1992
LUCASVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Ohio on Wednesday executed a man for the 1992 stabbing death of a collectibles store owner in Toledo, the state’s second execution in as many months.
Gregory Bryant-Bey, 53, died by lethal injection at 10:41 a.m. at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville.
Bryant-Bey’s execution [...]
Women’s college basketball: Elyria High, Oberlin College star Gilbert back home
AnnMarie Gilbert knew only one way to play the game of basketball — with heart and intensity. The former Elyria Pioneer star and Ohio Ms. Basketball brings the same type of passion to the floor as a coach that she did as a player. In her second year as Eastern Michigan University’s head [...]
Veteran Saddler named interim Elyria fire chief
ELYRIA — There’s a new interim leader of the Fire Department.
Assistant Chief Glenn Saddler said he was asked to assume the duties of fire chief for as long as needed, or until fire Chief John Zielinski officially retires and Capt. Rich Benton permanently assumes the job.
The 30-year veteran of [...]
Officials say Berry Bascule Bridge slated to be reopened by Friday
LORAIN — After more than five months of waiting, Lorain’s Charles Berry Bascule Bridge will finally be open by this Friday, according to Ohio Department of Transportation officials.
The bridge has pointed skyward over the Black River since June 9, and its planned September opening was delayed when ODOT discovered the bridge’s computer-operated braking system wasn’t [...]
Cavs 106, Nets 82: Third-quarter surge sparks 8th straight win
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — With free agency awaiting him in 2010, LeBron James put on a show for the
New York metropolitan area and its deep-pocket teams highlighted by length-of-the court sprint to block a dunk by Devin Harris.
James had 31 points, eight rebounds and four assists in another dominating performance and the [...]
Resigned official received jobless benefits
ELYRIA — Former Lorain County Chief Deputy Recorder Phil Betleski said Tuesday he won’t continue collecting unemployment benefits he began receiving in October.
Betleski, who resigned July 28 and is under investigation for allegedly taking extra vacation time during his tenure with the county, said he decided not to push to keep receiving benefits after he [...]
Browns: McDonald finds redemption against Bills
BEREA — Maybe Romeo Crennel should bench all of the defensive starters for the first play Sunday against Houston. It worked wonders for cornerback Brandon McDonald on Monday night. McDonald, who started the first nine games, opened the 29-27 win over the Bills on the sideline as Travis Daniels took his place. But after [...]
Black River board prepares for strike
SULLIVAN TWP. — The Black River Board of Education passed two motions during a special meeting Tuesday night to keep the district running in the event of a strike.
One gave district Superintendent Janice Wyckoff the right to hire people to keep the schools open during a strike, including hiring Huffmaster Inc., a private security firm. [...]
High school busing starts Midview district budget cuts
Levy failure means $1.2M needs pared from budget