Archive for July, 2009
BREAKING NEWS: Fight breaks out at Lorain funeral
SHEFFIELD TOWNSHIP — Sheriff’s deputies were called to the House of Praise International Church in Sheffield Township early Friday afternoon after a brawl broke out at a funeral there. The funeral was for Detrick Simmons, 30, who died Saturday evening while swimming at Lakeview Park. The fight was between members of his family, from Detroit, [...]
Plan your weekend! Here’s what’s going on around Lorain County
Port Fest Enjoy kids’ rides and games, nautical gifts, artwork and apparel, festival food and live entertainment in celebration of the waterfront at Black River Landing in Lorain. Festival hours are 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Fireworks are 10 p.m. Saturday. Get more info. [...]
Obituaries for July 17, 2009
Denise Larsen Nalepa Robert B. Moran Frank Toth Bernice C. “Bea” Turton Michael C. Kelley Carl Hobert, Jr. Reverend Robert Vieweg Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle E-edition at: http://www.chroniclet.com/ChroniclEdition/
Avon rolls to district title in Little League softball
AVON — For the first time, Avon has won a Little League Major district softball championship. And the Eagles did it in a walk Thursday night. Literally. They routed Tallmadge 10-1 as two pitchers walked three Eagles with the bases loaded and hit three others with the bases full. The two Tallmadge hurlers allowed just [...]
British Open: Tom Watson shows he’s still got it
TURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson, famous for winning the “Duel in the Sun” that forever links him with Turnberry, is at the stage in his career where the British Open should be a ceremonial stroll into the sunset. This is the era of Tiger Woods. This is the title defense of Padraig Harrington. Yet at [...]
Indians 4, Mariners 1: Lee goes the distance
CLEVELAND — Cliff Lee finally got a little run support and it went a long way Thursday night at Progressive Field. With Indians hitters sufficiently backing Lee for a change, the American League’s reigning Cy Young Award winner pitched his second complete game of the season to push Cleveland to a 4-1 victory over the [...]
Lake Erie Crushers midseason report
AVON — It seems like only yesterday that professional baseball made its Lorain County debut. Actually, it was a little more than a month ago that the Lake Erie Crushers opened All Pro Freight Stadium with a 5-2 win over Windy City. Since then, the Crushers have been on a roller-coaster ride — up one [...]
70-year-old woman dies in North Ridgeville fire
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — A North Ridgeville woman died when a fire tore through her living room Thursday afternoon. Donna Jaskolka, 70, was found on the floor of the living room next to the hospital bed where she slept, said North Ridgeville Assistant fire Chief John Reese. The state fire marshal’s office was called in to [...]
Tribe notes: Wedge switches up lineup
CLEVELAND — Indians manager Eric Wedge opened the second half with a brand new lineup that included two high-profile players back in their old spots in the batting order. In the opener of a four-game series with the Seattle Mariners on Thursday, Grady Sizemore returned to the leadoff spot, while Asdrubal Cabrera, who had been [...]
Elyria Fire Department disputes report: We come to work
ELYRIA — The Elyria Fire Department is fighting to change the portion of a fire management study that details the average number of days a firefighter works each year because it contends the information presented is inaccurate and misleading. Armed with information he calls more accurate, Fire Chief Rich Benton met with Victoria McGrath of [...]
Sheriff hopes to rehire deputies with grant
ELYRIA — There may soon be more Lorain County sheriff’s deputies on the road again. Sheriff’s Capt. James Drozdowski said Thursday that he is awaiting word on whether the county will receive a $3.6 million federal grant that would allow 10 deputies who were laid off because of the county’s budget woes to be rehired. [...]
Police log for July 17, 2009
Lorain police Monday, July 13 7 p.m. – 1900 block E. Erie Ave., a 16-year-old Lorain boy was charged with inducing panic for bringing a BB gun to Century Park. 10:53 p.m. – 800 block W. 22nd St., a man reported the theft of more than $3,000 in jewelry, shoes and DVDs from his residence. [...]
Area schools to get stimulus money
ELYRIA — Area school districts are set to receive federal stimulus money to bolster their bottom lines for the next two years. But that doesn’t mean that the schools’ financial woes are over; the money carries stipulations on how it can be used, and state funding for the schools will be dropping by roughly 1 [...]
Dog warden takes deal in DUI arrest
LORAIN — Lorain City Dog Warden Michael Mattei took a plea deal Thursday that will keep a drunken driving conviction off his record. Mattei pleaded no contest to charges of reckless operation, failure to control and physical control and was fined $850. In exchange for his plea, Elyria City Prosecutor Jay Grunda, who served as [...]
Rennell Malone convicted in 2001 homicide
ELYRIA — Rennell Malone killed his ex-girlfriend and then ransacked her house to make it appear as though she had been killed by a burglar, a county judge concluded Thursday. Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Mark Betleski found Malone, 47, guilty of aggravated murder, murder and felonious assault for the June 2001 beating and stabbing [...]
JVS hires treasurer and superintendent
PITTSFIELD TWP. — Lorain County Joint Vocational School has a new superintendent and a new treasurer. The JVS board voted unanimously at its meeting Thursday night to promote the school’s assistant superintendent, John Nolan, to the top spot and to hire 1994 Elyria High School graduate Cory Thompson as treasurer. Both assume their positions immediately. [...]
A village gift for Grafton’s Christmas in July
GRAFTON — Christmas will be coming a bit early this year for Grafton’s Salvation Army and Our Lady Queen of Peace Helping Hands Ministry. And Grafton Mayor Shari Szczepanski was the sole person behind the gift to the village — a summer performance by the Singing Angels. About a month ago, Szczepanski was listening to [...]
Grafton & LaGrange notebook: July 17, 2009
Farmers’ market returns to Grafton Village Hall Looking for farm fresh produce? Once again, Grafton will sponsor a farmers’ market beginning Saturday and lasting through the fall. The market will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until items are sold out. The farmers’ market will be at Village Hall on Main Street. Vendors are [...]
Grafton & LaGrange blotter: July 17, 2009
Blotter bite It’s getting hot in Grafton. On Monday, July 13, an employee from the drive-through on Main Street called at 7:19 p.m. to report that there was a man in the car wash with a cowboy hat on and in his “underwear” waving at vehicles driving by. An officer responded to the scene where [...]
Grafton & LaGrange calendar: July 17, 2009
Saturday Infant and child CPR, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lorain County Chapter of the American Red Cross, 2929 West River Road N., Elyria, a basic course to prepare individuals to prevent, recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in infant and child victims. Call (440) 324-2929. Saturday & July 25 Babysitting basics, 1 [...]
BREAKING NEWS: Fatal house fire in North Ridgeville
The North Ridgeville Fire Department is on the scene of a fatal house fire on Case Road. The state fire marshal has been called in from Trumbull County, and the Lorain County Coroner is being paged in the meantime. Read Friday’s Chronicle, or check back at Chroniclet.com for more details.
Emmy nominees announced: Tina Fey’s ’30 Rock’ leads with 22
LOS ANGELES — Tina Fey’s urbane sitcom “30 Rock” received a leading 22 Emmy Award nominations today, while the ’60s retro series “Mad Men” led the drama pack with 16 bids. The shows were honored last year as best comedy and drama and have a chance to repeat the performance at September’s awards. The TV [...]
BREAKING NEWS: Rennell Malone found guilty at murder trial
ELYRIA — A county judge this morning found a Lorain man guilty of aggravated murder and other charges for the 2001 murder of his ex-girlfriend. Rennell Malone, 47, sat impassively in the courtroom as Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Mark Betleski explained his reasoning for his decision and announced the verdict. Betleski heard the case [...]
Another season lost, is there any reason to keep watching the Tribe?
Unless you’re a masochist, there isn’t much to look forward to in the second half for Indians fans. In last place in the Central Division with the worst record in the American League at 35-54, the postseason-hopeful Indians are playing out the year and looking toward 2010. But the games still count as do the [...]
Keystone wrestler stars as Team Ohio gets national title
Keystone freshman Brian Spangler made a spirited run at a state championship last season, finishing fourth in the Division II 103-pound weight class. He’ll take another shot at it during his sophomore season this winter, but this time he’ll already have a national championship under his belt. Spangler served as Team Ohio’s 105-pounder during the [...]