Archive for February, 2009
Track coach Jack Wilhelm leaves long-running legacy
For nearly five decades, it was impossible to be involved in track and field or cross country in Lorain County without running across Jack Wilhelm. The longtime teacher and coach left his mark on the sports over half a century, and he taught innumerable young runners how to be the best at their sport and [...]
H.S. swimming: Avon’s Louis Runge stars at WSC meet
FAIRVIEW PARK — Louis Runge threw in a dash of Olympic magic at the fourth annual West Shore Conference Swimming and Diving Championships on Saturday. It paid dividends, as the Avon senior was the only boy to win four events. “I told my coach (Sarah Anders) this morning that I just wanted to win half [...]
SEND ready to fix up Elyria, and reputation
ELYRIA — The South Elyria Neighborhood Development group is ready to return to helping the community with a new program aimed at tackling the little things that combine to create blight in the city. “Help Your Neighbor,” its newest endeavor, is a city beautification project. Through it, SEND is hoping to shift the focus on [...]
Engagement – Bruns-Pasadyn
Anneliese Bruns & Alex Pasadyn Ron and Judy Pasadyn of Missouri City, Texas are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Alex to Anneliese Bruns, daughter of John and Millie Bruns of Rocklin, California. Anneliese is a graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo with a Degree in Structural Engineering. Alex [...]
Boys basketball: Ridgeville rebounds in hurry, stops Southview
LORAIN — After a loss to Midview on Friday that stopped a seven-game win streak, North Ridgeville coach Bill Noggle wondered how his team would respond to a quick turnaround against a tough opponent. He told his players even good teams lose games, but it’s how they bounce back that matters. A 75-59 non-conference win [...]
Engagement – Villanueva-Sloan
Jean Villanueva & Michael Sloan Jean B. Villanueva and Michael L. Sloan are proud to announce their engagement to one another. Miss. Villanueva resides in the Philippine Islands and Mr. Sloan is from Oak Harbor, Ohio. Jean is the daughter of Marcelina B. Villanueva of Mindanao, Philippines and the late, Gregorio G. Villanueva. Michael [...]
Cop, student among Midview school board hopefuls
GRAFTON — A Wal-Mart manager, a police officer, a railroad engineer and a Midview High student are among the 11 people seeking to serve the remaining year in the four-year term of Midview Board of Education member Robert Callaway, who died in January. “It’s a good pool of candidates,” Board President David Zunis said following [...]
Wedding – Mitchell
Ashley & Jarrod Mitchell Congratulations to Ashley Jeffrey and Jarrod Mitchell, who were united in marriage September 13, 2008 at St. Johns Church of Christ. Reverend Philip Kunz performed the ceremony. A reception was held at Willow Creek Party Center in Lorain. The bride is the daughter of Janice Jeffrey of Amherst. The bridegroom [...]
EMH creates express clinic for children
ELYRIA — Sick kids who need to see a doctor long after their own doctor’s office has closed can now go to EMH Regional Medical Center to be seen in the new Kids Care Express Clinic. Different from a regular trip to the doctor’s office, but not quite like visiting the emergency room, the clinic [...]
Super Bowl XLIII: Matchups to watch
When the Steelers have the ball Just as the Steelers of the 1970s evolved from a run-it-down-your-throat offense to a more versatile mode, this group has balanced its attack. Indeed, when RB Willie Parker couldn’t find much room against Baltimore in the AFC championship game, QB Ben Roethlisberger took control. And the Cardinals’ defense, while [...]
Engagement – Sleasman-Cline
Jennifer Sleasman & William Cline Daniel and Lynn Sleasman of South Amherst are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Jennifer to William Cline, son of William Cline and Pamela Jones of Columbus. Jennifer is a 1997 graduate of Firelands High School, and a 2001 graduate of The Ohio State University with a [...]
Report: Charges filed after father-son brawl
LORAIN — A man faces charges of domestic violence following an argument with his father that allegedly erupted into assault at the family home. William McCormick, 21, was arrested after his father, Terence McCormick, 48, signed charges against him Friday afternoon, police said. Police were called to the scene after a neighbor and his wife [...]
Engagement – Humphrey-Harrison
Heather Humphrey & Joseph Harrison Frank and Wilda Humphrey of Elyria are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Humphrey to Joseph Harrison, son of Gordon Harrison of Carlsbad, California and Connie Cluver of Laguna Hills, California. Heather is a 1994 graduate of Elyria Catholic High School and a 1998 graduate of [...]
Ohio truckers push for 65 mph speed limit
CLEVELAND — Truck drivers in Ohio are urging state lawmakers to raise the highway speed limit for big rigs to match the 65 mph limit mandated for other drivers, saying it would be safer for everyone on the roadways. Tractor-trailers are limited to 55 mph on interstate highways, except for the Ohio Turnpike, which increased [...]
Wedding – Matheson
Erin & Gregory Matheson Erin M. Lewis and Gregory P. Matheson were united in marriage October 25, 2008 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Grafton. Father John Seabold (the bride’s uncle) performed the ceremony. A reception was held at Vell’s Party Center in Medina. The bride is the daughter of James [...]
Potential juror booted over remarks on Facebook
CINCINNATI — An Ohio judge has dismissed a potential juror found to have written on the social networking site Facebook that jury duty was like “sitting in hell.” Attorney Stan Chesley asked a Hamilton County judge last week to remove Barry Price from a jury pool in a civil lawsuit filed by a worker severely [...]
Girls basketball: Christian Community stays perfect
NORTH EATON — There’s nothing like size and experience when it comes to winning basketball games. Tall and unbeaten Christian Community proved that in making short work of visiting Horizon Science Academy, 50-21, Saturday afternoon. The Warriors’ Abby Grant grabbed the opening tip and, with just five seconds off the clock, laid the ball in [...]
Strickland rethinking loopholes in tax law
COLUMBUS — When Gov. Ted Strickland took office, he made it clear he was holding the line against weakening the state’s new tax system with loopholes. To do otherwise, his tax commissioner argued, would jeopardize the historic changes the state had made. “If we’re going to stay on target and preserve the reforms, we have [...]
Engagement – Ratajczak-Showers
Jamie Ratajczak & 2nd Lt. Brandon Showers Dennis and Mary Showers of Elyria proudly announce the engagement of their son, 2nd Lt. Brandon Showers, USMC, to Jamie Ratajczak, daughter of James and Caren Ratajczak of North Royalton. Jamie is a graduate of North Royalton High School and Kent State University, where she earned a [...]
H.S hockey: Andrews brothers lead way as EC cruises
ELYRIA — It was a pretty fine evening for just about all the forwards wearing Elyria Catholic jerseys, but Saturday night was extra special for two players named Andrews. Chris Andrews, an EC senior, scored two goals and had an assist. His brother Kevin, a sophomore, also picked up two goals and an assist. “This [...]
Students argue their case in mock trial
ELYRIA — On Friday, Elyria Municipal Court Judge John Musson turned his courtroom into what may have been a meeting of the litigators of tomorrow. In the courtroom at the John A. Howard Elyria Municipal Courthouse in downtown Elyria, Musson hosted the ninth annual Lorain County Mock Trial district competition. The event focused on immigration, [...]
Engagement – King-Kucbel
Heather King & Brian Kucbel Shelley Wilson of Amherst is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, Heather King to Brian Kucbel, son of James and Carolyn Kucbel of Amherst. Heather is a graduate of Amherst High School and is attending Bowling Green State University. She is employed by E.H. Roberts, in Huron. [...]
Elyria/Elyria Township notebook: Feb. 1, 2009
Life Care Center donates scarves The resident council at Life Care Center of Elyria adopted a project making scarves for the Special Olympians to wear as they enter the arena for their games in February. Scarves were handmade by residents. The athletes were hoping to have 5,000 scarves in their colors of delft blue and [...]
NFL: Defense leads way for 2009 Hall of Fame class
TAMPA, Fla. — Bruce Smith, Rod Woodson and Derrick Thomas, all witnesses for the defense. All Pro Football Hall of Famers. The three were elected Saturday along with longtime Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson, who at age 90 will be the oldest person ever inducted; former Minnesota guard Randall McDaniel; and the late Bob Hayes, [...]
College basketball: OSU heats up in 2nd half, drops Indiana
Ohio State spent the first half trying to figure out how to contend with Indiana’s improving shooters. Finally, the Buckeyes decided to just keep making baskets themselves. Turns out, it was a good trade. The Buckeyes shot 76.2 percent in the second half and had four players finish with 17 or more points in a 93-81 [...]