Archive for June, 2009
Woman’s attorney: Vengeful ex behind man’s Mexican arrest warrant
COLUMBIA TWP. — The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested a Columbia Township man on a Mexican arrest warrant Tuesday that accuses him of molesting a teenage girl four years ago. But an attorney for Claire Simcox, whom Daniel Wepplo helped to flee Mexico with her children, said the charges against Wepplo are false [...]
Day 1 at U.S. Open a Noah go: Constant rain floods Bethpage Black, forces early stop to first round
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Already played on a long course, the U.S. Open suddenly turned into a long week. Tiger Woods began his title defense Thursday on soggy Bethpage Black by having his caddie hold an umbrella until it was time to hit his opening drive. Facing a 15-foot birdie putt on the second hole, Woods [...]
C-T Bowlers of the Year: Josh Truman has breakout season, wins first award; Wendy Huddleston honored for fifth time
AVON — The rookie and the veteran. Josh Truman received his first Russ Davies Award as The Chronicle-Telegram’s men’s Bowler of the Year and Wendy Huddleston pick up her fifth women’s top bowler award as the Elyria Bowling Association chapter of the United States Bowling Congress held its awards banquet at Tom’s Country Place on [...]
Offense busts loose: Crushers score 10, rout Sliders
AVON — Losers of six of their last nine, including two straight midweek games to the Traverse City Beach Bums, the Lake Erie Crushers had a bad taste in their collective mouth. It took little time for them to feel better. The Crushers jumped on struggling Midwest Sliders starter Chris Nyman in the first inning [...]
Stewart sets public meetings for property value reassessments
ELYRIA — Property values in Lorain County are likely to drop between 5 percent and 10 percent this year when county Auditor Mark Stewart completes his reassessment of all the property in the county. Stewart said the process won’t be completed until the fall, but he’s looking for input from county residents and will hold [...]
State fights Clarett request for early release from prison
COLUMBUS — An Ohio prosecutor is opposing former Ohio State football star Maurice Clarett’s request for early release from prison to pursue an NFL career. Clarett says the sooner he can be released, the sooner he can make a comeback, possibly in the NFL. He says he’s heard from teams while he’s been in prison. [...]
Auditor apologizes for using county car to drop off grass clippings
ELYRIA — Lorain County Auditor Mark Stewart said he made a mistake Sunday when he dropped off his grass clippings at the city’s Central Maintenance Garage on Garden Street using his county car. Stewart said he was heading for the county Administration Building to pick up something and figured he’d take care of two errands [...]
CORRECTION: June 19, 2009
A headline on a story about the Avon Duct Tape Festival incorrectly indicated the festival will occur next weekend. As the graphic accompanying the story noted, the festival is this weekend.
ROUNDUP: June 19, 2009
Lorain man arrested on drug charges LORAIN — A Lorain man was arrested early Thursday after members of the Lorain Narcotics Bureau and the Lorain SWAT team descended on his apartment to serve a search warrant and found drugs, cash and a loaded weapon inside along with three young children, police said. Toriano Goodwin, 30, [...]
Terry Lee as Johnny C. in concert
LAGRANGE — The “Ghost of Johnny Cash” will be making his way to LaGrange next weekend. Terry Lee Goffee, a Wellington resident and Johnny Cash impersonator, has been entertaining crowds across the United States. It’s his way of bringing the famous country singer back to life. And, on June 28, Goffee, will give his local [...]
BLOTTER: June 19, 2009
Lorain police Wednesday, June 10 12:09 a.m. – 600 block E St., a man reported three people threw apples at his residence and broke one of his windows. 2:37 p.m. – 1100 block Tower Blvd., Shell gas station, the owner reported a man came into the gas station and claimed he was a U.S. Marshal [...]
Walgreens robbers suspected in second holdup
LORAIN — Police believe the same three men who robbed the Walgreens on Leavitt Road on Wednesday morning had robbed a Howard Johnson in Sandusky an hour earlier. Sandusky police Sgt. John Orzech said it is clear from surveillance footage recorded of both robberies that the men were the same. “We believe they’re still in [...]
Teen to be tried as adult
ELYRIA — An Elyria teen accused of breaking into the home of Lorain County Family Court Judge David Basinski in February has been indicted as an adult. William Brown-Nettles, who turned 18 in May, is charged with aggravated burglary, robbery, theft and misdemeanor assault. He was 17 at the time of the break-in. Brown-Nettles is [...]
N. Ridgeville cops make arrests in break-ins
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — When police spotted a couple of tool boxes sitting next to a garbage can early Tuesday morning, they figured no one had put them out for the trash. Police arrestied and charged four people in connection with break-ins to vehicles in a Victory Lane neighborhood. Police say the thieves stole items including [...]
Library wants levy, bond issue on ballot
AVON — The Lorain Public Library System board of trustees voted Thursday to ask Avon City Council to place both issues on the November ballot at Council’s next regular meeting. The library cannot by itself place items on the ballot. The LPLS is poised to place a bond issue and operating levy for a new [...]
Free shoes for kids is the goal of this local nonprofit
LORAIN — Jubilation was written all over the face of Adam Dull of Lorain as he walked out of the Boys & Girls Club of Lorain County on Thursday with a brand new pair of shoes. “It’s really, really awesome,” said 7-year-old Adam, his eyes locked onto the pristine white leather. Lori Campana, founder of [...]
Obituaries for June 19, 2009
Doris Mae Schriver James W. Miller, Jr. Helen Rufo-Sofra Eirsel Smith Darrell Z. Radabaugh Joseph G. Tenney Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle E-edition at: http://elyriachronicletelegram.oh.newsmemory.com
Grafton & LaGrange notebook: June 19, 2009
Arts fest Saturday in Columbia On Saturday, the grounds behind the Columbia Branch Library will be filled with authors, artists and fine arts crafters as the sixth annual Arts and Authors Fest gets under way. The Friends of the Columbia Library Inc. will host the events from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Authors, artists and [...]
Grafton & LaGrange blotter: June 19, 2009
LaGrange police Thursday, June 11 4:40 p.m. — IGA parking lot, a 6-year-old boy was left unattended in a vehicle. The guardian was advised to not leave the child in a parked car alone. Sunday, June 14 6:55 a.m. — 100 block Keywood, Clinton Gott, 28, same address, LaGrange, charged with domestic violence and unlawful [...]
Plane with dead pilot lands safely in N.J.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration says a plane carrying a pilot who died in mid-flight has landed safely at the airport in Newark, N.J. Spokeswoman Arlene Salac says Continental Airlines Flight 61 landed at 11:49 a.m. Airline spokeswoman Kelly Cripe says the pilot died of natural causes Thursday on the flight from [...]
Indians: Positive vibes disappear in sweep by Brewers
CLEVELAND — The Indians entered their three-game interleague set with the Milwaukee Brewers as winners of three straight series. They looked as though they were finally starting to turn the corner. So much for that. With Milwaukee beating up Cleveland pitching for the third consecutive night Wednesday, the Indians dropped a 9-8 decision in 11 [...]
Browns: Rob Ryan promises aggressive, successful defense
BEREA — Browns fans, meet Rob Ryan, your new defensive coordinator. You’re going to love him. Ryan has a big gut, long silver hair and a full goatee. He comes from a famous football family, and his dad, Buddy, will be at training camp in August. He looks like he’d love to plop down on [...]
Crushers: Homers mean little in loss to Beach Bums
AVON — After Tuesday’s loss, Crushers left fielder Tim Binkowski said that his team would respond by “beating the (blank) out of the Beach Bums” on Wednesday. Well, he was partially right. Jodam Rivera led off the game with his first home run of the season, while Binkowski drilled his first homer in the third [...]
U.S. Open: Lefty’s drama just one of many interesting storylines
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — The U.S. Open might have one tough act to follow. Tiger Woods was pure theater at Torrey Pines last year, playing on a left leg so badly injured that the U.S. Open turned out to be his last event of the year. He made two eagles on the final six holes in [...]
Indians notes: Shoppach strikeouts draw ire of Wedge
CLEVELAND — Kelly Shoppach is on the verge of striking his way out of the Indians lineup. “It’s going to be tough for him to continue to play if he’s striking out two out of three at-bats,” said Cleveland manager Eric Wedge of the catcher, who was batting .207 with five home runs, 16 RBIs [...]