Archive for January, 2009
Ohio No. 1 in salmonella cases
COLUMBUS — Sixty-seven cases of salmonella poisoning have been reported in Ohio, the most in any state during a nationwide outbreak linked to peanut butter products. The Ohio Department of Health announced Friday that four deaths have been reported among the 67 cases and 19 people have been hospitalized. Ohio has now surpassed California in [...]
Man pleads guilty to molestation and bestiality
ELYRIA — A North Ridgeville man who has spent the past two months being restored to competency to stand charges he molested a young boy and had sex with animals has pleaded guilty to the charges against him. Jonel Berlovan, 57, could receive up to 20 years in prison when he is sentenced later this [...]
Roundup: Jan. 24, 2009
Wife of rapist gets four years ELYRIA — An Elyria woman who failed to report her husband was raping a girl from the time the child was 8 until she was 12 years old was sentenced Friday to four years in prison by Lorain County Common Pleas Judge James Burge. Laura McPherson, 43, pleaded guilty [...]
Historical society salutes famous ladies of Lorain
LORAIN — From pistol-toting cops to Nobel Prize-winning authors, Lorain has produced some truly remarkable women throughout its history Just ask Carmelene Januzzi, a trustee of the Black River Historical Society and keynote speaker at the society’s meeting Monday. For her program, “Notable Women of Lorain,” Januzzi presented a DVD she edited and narrated about [...]
Lorain/Sheffield/Sheffield Lake notebook: Jan. 24, 2009
Study sessions prepare students for ACTs Thanks to approximately $67,000 in grants, high school students will be able to participate in a variety of programs to help prepare them for college entrance exams, Superintendent Cheryl Atkinson announced. Seventy-five students at Admiral King High School who will take the ACT on Feb. 7 will be able [...]
Ronald J. Fadenholz
Ronald J. Fadenholz, 72, of North Ridgeville, formerly of Avon, passed away at his home Thursday, January 22, 2009. Mr. Fadenholz was born November 17, 1936 in Cleveland. He was a Teamster with Local 436 then Local 407, Cleveland, working as a truck driver with various companies including Gaffney Motors and General Highway, before retiring [...]
Robert G. Engelhardt
Robert G. Engelhardt, 84, of Lorain, died Friday, January 16, 2009 at the Kingston of Vermilion in Vermilion, following a brief illness. Mr. Engelhardt was born in Lorain December 14, 1924, the son of the late Robert R and Rhea N (nee Geisel) Engelhardt. He was a lifelong resident of this area. He was a [...]
Norma I. Beieler
Norma I. Beieler (nee Kinch), 87, of Elyria, passed away following a brief illness at New Life Hospice in Lorain Friday, January 23, 2009. She was born March 5, 1921 on a farm near Creston, Ohio. Norma was active in PTA, Girl Scouts, Band Parents, a member of the First United Methodist Church in Elyria, [...]
Third Street location gets a big buildup
Once eyed for housing, ex-fairgrounds in Elyria have a mound of their own
Ernest A. Langin
Ernest A. Langin, 80, of Sheffield Village and formerly of Sheffield Lake, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2009 at the EMH Regional Medical Center, Elyria following a short illness. Additional arrangements will be announced by the Busch Funeral Home, Avon Lake.
Dennis James Capo
Dennis James Capo, 53, of Amherst, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2009 at his home. He was born May 31, 1955 in Connellsville, Pennsylvania where he was raised, graduating from Connellsville High School with the class of 1973. Amherst has been his home since 1989. Dennis attended Penn State University and acquired a Stationary Engineer’s [...]
Carol Simonovich Carroll
Carol Simonovich Carroll, 53, of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania and formerly of Lorain, died Wednesday January 21, 2009 at her home after an 11-month battle with cancer. The family will receive friends Tuesday at a time to be announced at the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Ave., Lorain. Complete arrangements will be announced Sunday.
SALTY TIMES FOR CITIES
Road crews must toe the line between spreading and saving when snow flies
Aldi to renovate, move into Center Ridge Road store
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — Another grocery chain is going to try to make a go of it in an oft-used Center Ridge Road storefront. Aldi Supermarkets will become the third supermarket chain to set up shop in a building that originally housed an IGA. The Aldi chain, which is known for its low prices and rental [...]
Authorities warn of ‘work at home’ scam
WELLINGTON — A Penfield Township woman complained to the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office about what she believes is a “work from home” scam. Sandy Thomas, 57, said she got a phone call Thursday from GMI Enterprises LLC offering her a chance to earn nearly $40,000 working part-time from home processing FHA insurance refunds. Before they [...]
ROUNDUP: Jan. 24, 2009
ODOT reopens Route 18 in Wellington The Ohio Department of Transportation announced Friday that state Route 18, just west of state Route 58 in Wellington, is now open. The road had been closed for railroad crossing repairs. For additional information on lane and road closures caused by weather, construction and accidents, visit www.buckeyetraffic.org. Teen says [...]
Pedestrian-related accidents reported in Lorain
LORAIN — A Lorain man was treated at Community Regional Medical Center on Thursday after he was struck by a car on West 18th Street that he said drove off after the accident. James E. Danks, 38, had an injured ankle and buttocks following the accident at 2:26 p.m., according to a police report. He [...]
Keystone students discuss positivity
LAGRANGE — Students at Keystone High School had a day off from classes Friday to discuss the importance of positive thinking. Youth-4-Youth Day, an annual event at Keystone, is organized by students selected by teachers as positive influences on their peers. The students focus on bettering student relations, embracing individuality and encouraging other students to [...]
BLOTTER: Jan. 24, 2009
Elyria police Thursday, Jan. 22 9:15 a.m. – 1000 block Chestnut Commons, Wal-Mart Supercenter, Joshua Vonya, 18, Grafton, charged with theft of $894.89 in phones. 4:57 p.m. – 800 block Bond St., a business owner reported someone stole $1,850 in tools from a truck at his business, Great Homes for You. Friday, Jan. 23 2 [...]
Aide: Successor chosen for Clinton’s Senate seat
ALBANY, New York (AP) — Gov. David Paterson has picked Democratic U.S. Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand to fill New York’s vacant U.S. Senate seat, an aide to the governor said early Friday, a day after Caroline Kennedy abruptly withdrew from consideration. Gillibrand, a second-term lawmaker from upstate New York, will be named to fill the [...]
Grandfather of slain Fla. girl found, hospitalized
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The grandfather of slain Florida toddler Caylee Anthony is in stable condition after he was taken to a hospital over concerns that he might be suicidal. A spokeswoman for the Daytona Beach hospital says George Anthony will be admitted to a hospital room after being observed. Anthony was found early Friday [...]
LeBron James lands fifth straight All-Star Game start, but Orlando’s Dwight Howard receives most fan votes ever
ORLANDO, Fla. — King James was no match for Superman this time. Still, when it comes to All-Star games, LeBron James isn’t exactly Clark Kent. After all, the Cavs superstar is the reigning All-Star Game MVP and a two-time All-Star MVP at that. And he’s only 24. On Thursday it was announced that James was [...]
Indians Press Tour 2009: Reliever Jensen Lewis puts winning first, welcomes Kerry Wood’s arrival as closer
LORAIN — Jensen Lewis likes all the moves the Indians made this offseason. Yes, even the one for Kerry Wood. Though Lewis was most likely in line to open 2009 as Cleveland’s closer before the addition of Wood, the 24-year-old right-hander isn’t holding any grudges against the acquired player or the team that acquired him. [...]
Scott Petrak: Indians on the right track with better bullpen
LORAIN — The recipe for success for a big league team is complex: a powerful offense, a deep rotation, a solid defense and a dependable bullpen. The formula for disaster is much simpler: an unreliable relief corps. Nothing can sink a team faster than a bad bullpen. And it starts at the finish. A lights-out [...]
Browns: Mangini hires five assistants
BEREA — Eric Mangini is turning Browns headquarters into Jets west. The new Browns coach announced the hiring of five assistants Thursday, four of whom worked under Mangini during his three-year stint as Jets coach. Defensive line coach Bryan Cox, defensive backs coach Jerome Henderson, defensive quality control coach Andy Dickerson and assistant strength and [...]