Archive for August, 2009
Indians manage just two hits against Baker in 11-0 loss to Twins
MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Twins’ chances of winning the AL Central get slimmer each day. But on Friday night, Scott Baker and Jason Kubel provided a little bit of hope. Baker pitched a two-hitter, Kubel homered and had five RBIs and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Indians 11-0. Could this be the spark the [...]
Open Door settles with victim in lawsuit
ELYRIA — The Open Door Christian School reached a settlement Friday with a former student who had accused the school of ignoring sexual abuse by her former math teacher. The girl’s attorney, Michael Polito, said he couldn’t discuss the terms of the settlement because of a confidentiality agreement. “We’re very happy with the results,” he [...]
Softball notes: Elyria, Keystone traditions mesh to form an awfully good Little League Junior all-star team
Take girls from Elyria and Keystone, put them on the same softball team and you might be onto something. Elyria’s Little League East softball administrators had their act together when they created the current Juniors squad for players 13 and 14. Girls from the only Lorain County school districts to win high school state championships [...]
BLOTTER: Aug. 15, 2009
Lorain police Wednesday, Aug. 12 6:54 p.m. – 3000 block Leavitt Road, a woman reported her ex-boyfriend punched her in the chin during an argument. Thursday, Aug. 13 2:51 p.m. – 4720 Palm Ave., Matthew Miller, 36, Lorain, charged with domestic violence for allegedly spitting on and hitting the mother of his child. 6:22 p.m. [...]
Obituaries for Aug. 15, 2009
Joseph J. Gruhn Katherine M. Jordan Annie Petrovich James A. Krugman, Sr. Joseph P. Thomas Mary Shinsky Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle E-edition at: http://www.chroniclet.com/ChroniclEdition/
Transfixed by a transformation: Lorain to hold Sunset Celebration
With everyone trying to cram in as much fun in the sun as they can during the summer months, many forget to take the time to enjoy the simple pleasures the season has to offer — a butterfly fluttering through the garden, a warm summer breeze rustling the leaves or even the glow of the [...]
Lorain/Sheffield/Sheffield Lake notebook: Aug. 15, 2009
Lorain Awards fest Part two of the eighth annual Blessings Music & Awards Fest to raise food for the hungry will start at 8 a.m. Aug. 22 at the Black River Landing festival grounds. The Lorain County men’s prayer group will start at 8 a.m. An awards ceremony will start at 2 p.m., and featured [...]
Lorain mayor named to regional utility council
LORAIN — Mayor Tony Krasienko will be striving for cheaper utilities in a whole new arena thanks to a recent appointment to the board of directors of the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council. Krasienko will represent Lorain County on the council, which aims to bring lower-priced electricity and natural gas to nine counties throughout Northeast [...]
Elyria Comic Book Initiative granted nonprofit status
ELYRIA — The next Jack Kirby, Stan Lee or Frank Miller could be just down the street. Thanks to a newly formed nonprofit group that wants to promote a love of reading through comics, some yet-to-be discovered writer or illustrator may be lurking in our midst. The Elyria Comic Book Initiative took a big step [...]
Charges: Bar owner dumped raw sewage in Eaton Township
EATON TWP. — A local bar owner will appear in Elyria Municipal Court on Wednesday to answer charges he dumped raw sewage into a storm ditch that feeds a creek which runs through a golf course and playground before emptying into the Black River. Jack Sekerak, 51, of Columbia Township, owns the Route 82 Bar [...]
A convenient location: Developer building Sheetz in Sheffield
SHEFFIELD — Work is under way to clear a nearly six-acre site that is the proposed location for a new combination gas station/convenience store/car wash. An Akron-Canton contractor has been busy clearing trees and underbrush from the 5.9-acre site at the intersection of Detroit and Abbe roads since early July, according to Sheffield Mayor John [...]
Lorain County group gets $83K to fight drug use among teenagers
Lorain County Communities That Care Partnership, which helps battle substance abuse among teens, will receive $83,450 in federal funding that will be matched locally, the office of U.S. Rep. Betty Sutton announced Friday. The money will be used to increase neighborhood participation and encourage dialogue in an attempt to save children’s lives, according to Sutton’s [...]
Local teachers learn how to adapt to technology
ELYRIA — Technology is changing the way the world works and it is also changing the way teachers teach the world. For new teachers coming into the county, technology will be a driving force in teaching new curriculum this school year. Its importance came up time and again Friday during the annual new teachers’ reception [...]
2009 Lorain County Fair free entertainment schedule
Lorain Medina Rural Electric Stage (located near the grandstand) Monday, Aug. 24, 2009 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Little Rock 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Southern Crossroads 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.: Southern Crossroads Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009 Noon to 4 p.m.: Klimczak Family Band 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Acoustic Junkies Wednesday, Aug. 26, [...]
Elyria Municipal Court report: Aug. 14, 2009
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Plan your weekend! Here’s what’s going on around Lorain County
Celebrate the sunset Lakeview Park’s Sunset Festival, which began in 1982 and returned last year after a hiatus, is noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. Celebrate the park’s rich history of community, culture and beautiful sun-sets with musical entertainment, children’s activities and performances all day. Artists, crafters and community groups will have items on display. Sunset [...]
Obituaries for Aug. 14, 2009
Thomas Owens William G. Goodspeed Julie Winemiller Gary A. Canterbury Christine Louise Schmitkons Frances M. Nowakowski Thomas E. Will Jean E. Roig Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle E-edition at: http://www.chroniclet.com/ChroniclEdition/
Stallworth out season without pay, will be reinstated after Super Bowl
BEREA — The assumption became official Thursday. Receiver Donte Stallworth won’t play in the NFL this year. Commissioner Roger Goodell notified Stallworth that he’s suspended without pay for the 2009 season for violating the league’s policies on substance abuse and personal conduct. He had been indefinitely suspended, and will be reinstated after the Super Bowl [...]
Rangers 4, Indians 1: Sowers falls flat
CLEVELAND — The Indians and left-hander Jeremy Sowers have been on a bit of a roll as of late, but both hot streaks were cooled Thursday afternoon at Progressive Field. With Sowers lasting just 51/3 innings and Cleveland’s offense stuck in low gear for the second straight day, the Indians dropped a 4-1 decision to [...]
High school football preview: Clearview Clippers
It’s the final score of Clearview’s first-round playoff loss to Ottawa-Glandorf last season — 56-12. It’s also become a source of motivation as the Clippers enter the 2009 season — 56-12. Clearview went 10-0 during the regular season in 2008 and won its second straight outright Patriot Athletic Conference Stripes Division title, but thanks to [...]
Cavaliers’ Powe ready to pass test
INDEPENDENCE — Leon Powe has battled back from two previous surgeries on his left knee, so he sees no reason why he can’t come back from a third. “I ain’t going to lie,” the new Cavaliers power forward said Thursday during a conference call with the Cleveland media. “I ain’t going to tell nobody you [...]
Lorain man indicted on weapons charge
ELYRIA — A Lorain man allegedly caught with a shotgun while police were searching for two men sought in connection with a February murder has been indicted. But possible murder charges against the two men suspected in the Feb. 3 shooting death of Christopher Lundberg as he sat in a parked car at West 29th [...]
Avon Lake to place school levy on ballot
AVON LAKE — Voters will decide in November whether they want classroom additions, a new bus garage and a refurbished football stadium for the Avon Lake school district. The school board voted Thursday night to put on the ballot a $13 million bond issue for classroom additions at four elementary schools and Learwood Middle School, [...]
Tiger takes off with one stroke lead in final major
CHASKA, Minn. — Tiger Woods was twirling his club, not tossing them at his bag in disgust. Putts that grazed the edge of the hole and caused him so much angst were for birdie, not par or worse. Woods had no complaints Thursday in the first round of the PGA Championship. The only concerns might [...]
Lake Erie Harley-Davidson hosts ride, concert for cancer
AVON — What better way to raise money for breast cancer than to have seven women singing for a cure? That’s the thought behind Sunday’s “Sing for the Cure” concert at Lake Erie Harley-Davidson in Avon Lake. Seven female singing acts will be backed by one band for the 2½ hour concert, with all proceeds [...]