Archive for July 5th, 2009
Indians: Bottom of order on top of its game in win
By Brian Dulik CLEVELAND — Oakland rookie Vin Mazzaro didn’t have much trouble shutting down the top seven batters in the Indians lineup. The two guys at the bottom of the order were a different story. Luis Valbuena and Ben Francisco rocked Mazzaro for six hits, three runs and three RBIs, leading the Tribe to [...]
NFL: Steve McNair found dead in condo, near woman
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair, whose most noted drive was the final one of the 2000 Super Bowl, was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head Saturday afternoon in a downtown condominium. Police said a pistol was discovered near the body of a woman also shot dead. Nashville police spokesman [...]
Indians commentary: Playing Grady makes no sense in lost season
OK, what’s the point? Why is Grady Sizemore still playing? The Indians own the worst record in the American League and were 17 games under .500 through Friday, with virtually no shot at contending for a playoff spot. Yet Sizemore continues to trot out to center field on a regular basis. This despite head trainer [...]
Crushers: Offense missing in Lake Erie’s loss
AVON — Lake Erie manager John Massarelli seemed to have no interest in answering questions about his team’s performance Saturday night. One night after his team produced a ninth-inning rally that led to a 10-inning win over visiting Florence, the Crushers (23-17) came out flat and were routed 9-1 by the Freedom in front of [...]
NASCAR: Late wreck mars Stewart’s win at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Tony Stewart led lap after lap around Daytona International Speedway, using a flawless pit-road performance to inch closer to his second win as owner of his race team. Then Kyle Busch slid outside in a last-lap bid to snatch the victory away from his former teammate. The frantic 2.5-mile chase Saturday [...]
Realtors say end of Lorain County housing downturn is near
ELYRIA – Is the end of the housing market crash in sight for Lorain County? Possibly, according to Jeff Russell, president of the Lorain County Association of Realtors. The reduction in the number of bank-owned properties for sale may be an indication that the local housing market is stabilizing. Russell said he is cautiously optimistic [...]
Fugitive in slaying of toddler surrenders
ELYRIA – One of two men suspected in the slaying of a 2-year-old girl and the wounding of her grandfather during a home invasion in Canton was arrested Saturday in Elyria. William Hiram Ferguson, 21, of Canton, was charged with aggravated murder and aggravated robbery in connection with the Canton shooting that left Harmoney Sankey [...]
Estimated 40,000 watch fireworks in Lorain
LORAIN – Police estimated close to 40,000 people headed north to watch the brilliant display of fireworks in Lorain on Saturday night. Thousands people filled the Black River Landing. Several thousand more were on the east side of the river at Spitzer Marina, and people filled the marina’s pier where the fireworks were being fired [...]
Corrections: July 5, 2009
Due to unclear information provided in a news release, an incorrect day for Wellington’s fireworks appeared in Friday and Saturday’s Chronicle-Telegram. The city’s fireworks were Friday.
Blotter: July 5, 2009
Elyria police Friday, July 3 7:21 a.m. – 1700 Lorain Blvd., a man reported more than $4,000 in material stolen from a property he’s renovating. 11:41 a.m. – Woman reported she left her card in a National City Bank drive through ATM after a transaction and someone fraudulently withdrew $100 from her account. 11:41 a.m. [...]
Family Dollar clerk fights robbery suspect
LORAIN – A clerk at Family Dollar wrestled with a robbery suspect who used a diaper bag to hide stolen merchandise Friday afternoon. The clerk saw two women enter the store around 2 p.m. with three children and two diaper bags that appeared to be empty, a police report stated. One of the women waited [...]
Milestones for 07/05/2009
Engagement – Hahn-Sexton 1st Anniversary – Nielsen Wedding – Grizzell Graduation & Commissioning – Baker 50th Anniversary – Pierce Engagement – Bernat-Garrah Wedding – Schneider Wedding – Hale-Szafran Wedding – Minnehan 50th Anniversary – Pozywak
Obituaries for July 5, 2009
Robert C. “Sam” Kaminiski Eugene M. “Gene” Sofranko Julianne M. Schuster Cordinette V. Lavy Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle E-edition at: http://elyriachronicletelegram.oh.newsmemory.com
Ice Cream Social at The Hickories takes you back to another era
ELYRIA — Step back into a different era as you step out July 12 for the annual Ice Cream Social at The Hickories. The event, sponsored by the Lorain County Historical Society, is a casual day on the sprawling grounds of the museum. Music will waft from the front porch as revelers take in the [...]