Archive for September, 2009
Income tax hike missing in orchard of political causes
ELYRIA – There is no true and definite way of knowing just how many Elyrians venture downtown for the annual Apple Festival. Still, it’s a fair assumption to believe much of the city’s voting public will walk Ely Square before this year’s festival is over. And, for those who are seeking elected office, that belief [...]
Nursing student crowned queen
ELYRIA – A Lorain County Community College nursing student was crowned the 29th Apple Festival queen Saturday, beating out eight others. Robin Bokor said she never expected to win but had so much fun competing last year she thought she’d do it again. “I’m overwhelmed,” Robin said. “I wasn’t expecting to win. I’m shocked, but [...]
Murray Ridge softball team places 4th in state tourney
The Murray Ridge Center Raiders fell short in their attempt to win the Special Olympics State Softball Championship in Oregon, Ohio, on Saturday, finishing fourth in the tournament. In the first game, the Raiders were attempting to avenge two regular season losses to the Erie County Bucks, but after a hard-fought battle, they lost, 17-11. [...]
Blotter: Sept. 20, 2009
Elyria police Friday, Sept. 18 4:46 p.m. – 200 block Seventh Street, furniture slashed during burglary of residence. 7:04 p.m. – A woman reported she was threatened and assaulted while at the Blue Azure Bar in the 300 block of Depot St. 9:05 p.m. – 500 block Griswold Road, purse stolen from vehicle at Bob [...]
Elyria/Elyria Township notebook: Sept. 20, 2009
County teens learn about government Girls from Lorain County attended the American Legion Auxiliary Buckeye Girls program, where they learned the in and outs of running city, county and state government municipalities by roleplaying as public and elected officers. The program is held each year at Ashland University and is sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary [...]
Open Door head settling into new role
ELYRIA – New Open Door Christian School President Dr. Jonathon Burton sometimes jokingly updates his Facebook page with, “You know you’re not in California when … ” But he has only been in Ohio for three months, and his friends are quick to remind him that he hasn’t seen anything yet. Burton spent 14 years [...]
Obituaries for Sept. 20, 2009
Harriet Jolly James R. Najdl Warren T. Ries Albert F. Benyak Betty L. Kissig Mary Nagy Dorsey Clark Hosey Walter Brad Hosey Margaret Langford Wanda G. Witkowski Lyn A. Denington Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle E-edition at: http://www.chroniclet.com/ChroniclEdition/
No. 11 Ohio State 38, Toledo 0: Buckeyes get offense, defense in gear
CLEVELAND – It doesn’t have to leave a bruise to hurt a lot. Ohio State’s defense rarely dragged Toledo quarterback Aaron Opelt to the ground during a 38-0 win over the Rockets on Saturday at Cleveland Browns Stadium, sacking him only twice. But they hurried him. They worried him. They did everything but chase him [...]
Browns: Broncos coach part of NFL’s youth movement
DENVER – Josh McDaniels’ mugshot in the media guide could pass for his senior picture from John Carroll. With the fresh buzzcut, white dress shirt and striped tie, he looks ready for the job fair at the student union. The youthful appearance belies his responsibilities. He will walk onto Invesco Field at Mile High today [...]
A’s 8, Indians 4: Tribe loses seventh straight
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mark Ellis has a strong bond with former Oakland infielder Dick Green because the two men have a lot in common, from growing up in the same home town to playing the same position with the Athletics. He was honored to pass him for the franchise record for homers by a [...]
High school volleyball: Elyria Catholic sweeps tri-match
COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP – The Elyria Catholic volleyball team knocked Columbia from the unbeaten ranks Saturday morning in the opening round of the Raiders’ home triangular as the Panthers won in straight games, 25-22, 27-25. Both teams went on to sweep Southview in their other match. EC defeated Southview, 25-14, 25-8. Columbia topped the Saints, 25-11, [...]
Girls soccer: Westlake closes in on SWC title
WESTLAKE — On a cool and nearly perfect Saturday afternoon, Westlake’s girls earned a cool ending to a nearly perfect soccer match. With a tough, 1-0 victory over Brecksville at Read Field, the Demons maintained their lead in the Southwestern Conference and moved a step closer to an SWC title. The match was a scoreless [...]
Milestones for 09/20/2009
Wedding – Edwards Anniversary – Heard 50th Anniversary – Begley Wedding – Forgacs Wedding – Goldsmith 50th Anniversary – James Wedding – McDonald Engagement – Sanders-McCully 50th Anniversary – Vencel 40th Anniversary – Walsh
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Police: Dad left 5-month-old on balcony in cold
LORAIN — The father of a 5-month-old baby girl was arraigned Friday on a child endangering charge after being accused of placing her outside on a balcony for more than 45 minutes when it was 46 degrees outside. Duane Anthony Ball, 23, of Lorain, was being held on $35,000 bond after appearing Friday afternoon in [...]
Fest invites attendees to discover aspects of Hispanic culture in Lorain
LORAIN — Last year, in an effort to ramp up awareness of National Hispanic Heritage Month, members of the Latino community staged the first ever Latino Fest at Lorain’s Lakeview Park. In its infancy, organizers weren’t expecting a big turnout. But boy, were they surprised. “We were a little bit surprised with the tremendous turnout,” [...]