Archive for October, 2009
Celtics rest stars, but Cavs lose anyway
COLUMBUS — The Boston Celtics rested two-thirds of their Big Three. Everybody else was up to the task. Eddie House scored 21 points as the Celtics rolled to a 96-82 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in a preseason game Wednesday night. “We got a win. We closed the preseason out right,” said House, who hit [...]
Browns’ sick bay: 12 players, six starters catch flu bug
BEREA — The record and statistics have been ailing for weeks. Now, a large chunk of the team is sick. The Browns were without 12 players, including six starters, Wednesday after coach Eric Mangini told those stricken by the flu not to report to the team facility to prevent further spreading of the illness. He [...]
Volleyball: Columbia advances to district semis
ELYRIA — The Raiders are rolling. Columbia’s volleyball team advanced to the Division III Elyria district semifinals by defeating Wellington in four games Wednesday night, 25-23, 18-25, 27-25, 25-23. The fourth-seeded Raiders (18-7) will meet top-seeded Villa Angela-St. Joseph on Tuesday in a rematch of last year’s district semi, which was won by VASJ. “This [...]
Volleyball: Elyria, Olmsted falls move on, will face Tuesday
EATON TWP. — Third-seeded Elyria will meet second-seeded Olmsted Falls next Tuesday in the opener of the Division I district volleyball tournament. The Pioneers downed Westlake, 26-24, 25-11, 25-14 on Wednesday night behind the solid play of senior Brigette Jones. Olmsted Falls (16-7) took four games to eliminate Brunswick (18-6) in the second game at [...]
Water has stopped flowing after main break near Lakeview Park
LORAIN — A water main break at West 11th Street and Parkview Avenue in Lorain resulted in “quite a bit of water” in the roadway for several hours, according to Linda O’Connor from the city Water Department. The West 11th and Parkview intersection is on the southeast side of Lakeview Park. No roads were shut [...]
Midview board shakes up administrators
GRAFTON — Beginning in January there will be some new top administrators in the Midview Schools — including new principals in the high school and middle school — following Tuesday’s school board meeting. The reorganization, which includes additional reassignments, is the result of the earlier resignation of Dr. Cathy Pugh, director of curriculum and technology, [...]
Judge Burge upholds his decision on panel selection for murder trial
ELYRIA — Lorain County Common Pleas Judge James Burge ruled Wednesday that the way he selected a three-judge panel to hear the capital murder trial of accused killer Ronald McCloud next year was legal. Prosecutors on Tuesday had asked Burge to reconsider his decision to name fellow judges Raymond Ewers and Edward Zaleski to the [...]
Decomposing body of young man found
BROWNHELM TWP. — Sheriff’s deputies developed a lead in an investigation that led to the gruesome discovery Wednesday of a severely decomposed body believed to be a male in his late teens or early 20s, authorities said. “It’s a suspicious death,” said Capt. John Reiber of the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office. County Coroner Paul Matus [...]
Group offers St. Joe’s community center to city of Lorain
LORAIN — The South Shore Community Development Corp. board has offered to give the financially troubled St. Joseph Community Center to the city of Lorain. The offer came Monday in a letter from the board’s attorney, Dennis O’Toole, but Lorain Mayor Tony Krasienko said he hasn’t made a decision about whether to accept the offer. [...]
Driver dies after crash at notorious intersection
An 82-year-old Elyria man has died after he ran a stop sign and crashed into another car at an intersection where a 16-year-old died a year ago. Paul Skeen, 82, of Elyria was flown to MetroHealth in Cleveland, according to the State Highway Patrol. He reportedly lost consciousness at the scene. Powell Caesar from the [...]
Couple LifeFlighted after semi, van collide on 303
The driver of a minivan was flown to a hospital after a collision with a tractor-trailer on state Route 303 in Camden Township, according to reports from Ohio Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at state Routes 303 and 511 around 12:40 p.m. Wednesday. Troopers said, Anthony Zenner, 63, was driving a Ford Windstar west on [...]
Wellington Township trustees drop bid for Ponderosa
WELLINGTON — The former Ponderosa Restaurant at 712 N. Main St. won’t be purchased for township offices — at least at a cost of $550,000 — because Wellington Township trustees voted 3-0 to withdraw an offer for the building. Trustee Dale McAvena hailed Tuesday night’s vote as a wise move, saying residents were overwhelmingly opposed [...]
Rangers vs. Middies food drive a full-contact rivalry
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — Whether it is the number of nonperishable items collected or the points scored in the football game, the goal is the same for North Ridgeville adviser Norm Friendt. “Enough to beat Midview,” Friendt answers, enthusiastically. This year, the fifth annual North Ridgeville vs. Midview Food Drive takes place between Oct. 19 and [...]
Woman says she lied about racial torture that sent seven to prison
COLUMBUS — Megan Williams’ shocking accusations initially strained the imagination: Seven white people beat her with sticks, forced her to eat feces, raped her and taunted her with racial slurs over several days in a ramshackle trailer in West Virginia. But the suspects eventually confessed to their actions and pleaded guilty. All but one were [...]
Vandemark Jewelers is is ready for the holiday season
Vandemark Jewelers is so excited about the upcoming holiday season. Our fall merchandise is arriving daily! We concentrated on purchasing items with great value this year, so we can pass on the savings on to you, our customers. With gold at record high prices, it has been a different year in the jewelry business. Jim [...]
Enjoy the tasty treats from Bread-N-Brew in Elyria
The Bread-N-Brew is operating the Lorain County Diner, located in the lower level of the Lorain County Administration building on Middle Ave. in Downtown Elyria. We serve the same great menu as our Wellington located and service the county employees, as well as the general public. Come on in and enjoy our friendly atmosphere and [...]
Elyria resident ‘Shred Day’
The next shred day for Elyria residents will be Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 9:00 AM to noon behind City Hall. Residents of Elyria may bring up to six boxes or bags of personal documents they wish to have shredded. Help fight identity theft! The drive-thru process makes it quick & easy, you don’t even [...]
Shane Furniture provides guidance for customers
Julius Schonhuitt, best known as “Mr. Shane”, says, “Customer’s needs must be taken into consideration. Some want to make a change in their present décor, others are just starting out.” he illustrated. “Fitting needs to a budget as well as to the precise room or rooms is important. The size, layout and use of the [...]
Elyria autumn leaf collection…
Each year from mid-October through mid-December, the City of Elyria conducts a leaf collection program. Residents are asked to rake leaves to the curb in piles or wind-rows, as closely to the curb as possible, but not in the street. No brush, twigs or other material should be mixed with the leaves as these tend [...]
Winter programs with Elyria Parks & Rec…
LEARN TO SKATE Lessons will take place once a week for six weeks. Registration fee is $45.00 for Sessions I & II, Session III—$22.00. Non-resident add $5.00. A $5.00 Late fee will be added if registered the day classes begin or later. Session I: Nov. 2 to Dec 8 (No Class 11/26) Thursday lessons end [...]
Elyria Schools – Ripe with opportunities
Urban school districts like Elyria Schools may have their challenges – socioeconomic issues, dwindling enrollment and others – but they only heighten this district’s dedication to serving each and every child, no matter what the circumstances. One of Ohio’s 21 urban school districts, Elyria City Schools boast a diverse student population whose demographics open up [...]
Main Street Elyria invites you to….
The Kiwanis Halloween Parade on October 25. Line up begins at 2:00 in front of Suzin L’s and the parade will begin at 2:30. Cider and doughnuts after the parade provide by Kiwanis Club. Main Street Elyria Festival of Lights will happen on December 6, in Ely Square from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Children [...]
Enjoy an evening of fine dining in the heart of Elyria at Moss’
An Elyria landmark for nearly 60 years, Moss’ Prime Rib & Spaghetti House invites you to an evening of excellent cuisine and casual elegance. The tradition of serving fine food for generations continues at a new location with the new owner, Sandi Laubenthal. Enjoy Moss’ famous “9 ½” hour slow-roasted prime rib along with the [...]
Coiffures by Francesca celebrates 25 years
Francesca Gentile migrated from Italy to the United States in 1973, after marrying her husband Joe Gentile. Always having a passion for the beauty industry, she decided to pursue her dream by attending the Elyria Academy of Cosmetology in 1977. After graduating in 1978, she began her career as a stylist at Coiffures, Inc. In [...]
Wesleyan Village opens area’s only geriatric assessment center
On Friday, October 16, 2009, Wesleyan Senior Living welcomed Mayor Bill Grace to their ribbon cutting ceremony to announce the opening of their Collaborative Care Center, an evaluation center for seniors providing comprehensive geriatric assessments. More than half of area seniors who thought they needed to move out of their homes were actually able to [...]