Lorain/Elyria, OH
Archive for September 19th, 2009
New Toledo coach’s system giving Elyria grad Noble a chance to shine
Matt Florjancic
The Chronicle-Telegram
From the end zone at Ely Stadium to glory in The Glass Bowl, University of Toledo sophomore and Elyria native Danny Noble has experienced a lot of success on the football field.
When the Rockets hosted the University of Colorado Buffaloes in a nationally televised match-up last Friday, Noble started just his second game [...]
Loving LeBron: Fans flock to Cavaliers star’s book signing, implore him not to leave for another team
WESTLAKE - LeBron James autographed books for hundreds of fans. Next, they want his signature on a contract extension with the Cavaliers.
Ditching his trademark New York Yankees cap for a Cleveland Indians model featuring a smiling Chief Wahoo, James signed copies of his new book, “Shooting Stars” on Friday for fans, some of whom camped [...]
Delonte West arrested: Police say Cavaliers guard was carrying handguns, shotgun while riding motorcycle
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. - Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West was arrested Thursday after officers pulled him over for speeding on a motorcycle while carrying two loaded handguns and a loaded shotgun in a guitar case.
Prince George’s County police spokeswoman Sgt. Michelle Reedy said Friday the Cleveland Cavaliers player was arrested about 10 p.m. Thursday.
Reedy said [...]
Looking for redemption: Browns McDonald out to make amends for last season’s struggles vs. Broncos
BEREA - Many longtime Browns fans still have nightmares about the Denver Broncos. So does Cleveland cornerback Brandon McDonald, only his memories are much fresher.
Last Nov. 6, McDonald was beaten for two touchdown passes - including a 93-yarder to Eddie Royal - and mishandled two potential interceptions in the Broncos’ 34-30 nationally televised win at [...]
Crushers lose to Rascals again, go down 0-2 in best-of-five championship series
O’FALLON, Mo. - It’s crunch time for the Crushers.
Lake Erie is a game from having its dream season ended after suffering a 6-5 loss to the River City Rascals in the Frontier League Championship Series.
The Crushers are down 0-2 in the best-of-five series with Game 3 set for Sunday at 5:05 p.m. at All Pro [...]
Indians offense continues to struggle in loss to A’s
OAKLAND, Calif. - Brett Anderson felt his slider was dominant Friday night but it was the Oakland right-hander’s slow curve that did most of the damage against Cleveland.
Anderson pitched six shutout innings and had a career-high 10 strikeouts, moving him within three of the most-ever by an Athletics rookie, as Oakland stayed hot with a [...]
Lawyer: Prudoff did requested work
Suspended Lorain official’s role as consultant embroils him in Cuyahoga corruption probe
Sheffield-Sheffield Lake teachers issue strike notice
SHEFFIELD — The union representing the teachers at the Sheffield-Sheffield Lake Schools formally filed a 10-day strike notice Friday with the district.
Sheffield-Sheffield Lake Teacher’s Association President Pat Czech said in a statement issued by the union that the two sides trying to reach a contract are at a stalemate.
“We gave the board a comprehensive counterproposal [...]
Avon assistant fire chief arrested for alleged DUI
AVON — A minor fender-bender Thursday evening led to the arrest of an assistant fire chief after police say he smelled of alcohol.
Assistant Fire Chief Tom Golay, a 22-year veteran of the Avon Fire Department, was charged with operating a vehicle under the influence, police Sgt. Robert Olds said.
Golay was released on a personal bond [...]
High court asked to take name off ballot
LORAIN — Republican Michael Scherach has asked the Ohio Supreme Court to remove Lorain Law Director Pat Riley from the November ballot.
In court documents filed Friday, Scherach wrote that the Lorain County Board of Elections violated the law when it voted along party lines last month to leave Riley on the ballot because the form [...]