Archive for October, 2009
Police chase leaves trail of destruction
AVON LAKE — A man driving a car with stolen license plates refused to pull over for police and sparked a high-speed chase from Avon Lake to Avon and back – causing two crashes in the process and sending one person to the hospital. The suspect, Jamiere J. Jackson, 22, of Lorain, was charged with [...]
Firefighter muzzled at Council meeting
ELYRIA — A frustrated firefighter was stopped from speaking at Monday’s Council meeting when he began alluding to safety deficiencies in the Fire Department’s dive team. The audience didn’t get to hear what Lt. Rick Thrasher, head of the dive team, had to say about the department’s performance last weekend when a 13-year-old boy fell [...]
Biszantz gets 4 years for wife’s death
ELYRIA — John Biszantz had nothing to say Monday before he was sentenced to four years in prison for failing to get medical attention for his wife who died from injuries she suffered after jumping from a moving sport-utility vehicle earlier this year. But the family of Erin Biszantz tearfully urged Common Pleas Judge Raymond [...]
Police log: Oct. 20, 2009
Elyria police Sunday, Oct. 18 9:57 a.m. – 1100 block Bell Court, GPS unit stolen from truck. 1:33 p.m. – 300 block Harwood St., a couple reports houseguests tried to start a fight. 6:30 p.m. – 100 block Fairlawn Ave., a man reports his ex-girlfriend and her husband put eight decoy geese on his back [...]
Obituaries for Oct. 20, 2009
Linda J. Holmes Doris D. Dukes Catherine L. Van Niel Howard A. Banfield, Sr. David Earl Fuchs Seena J. Zaber Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle E-edition at: http://www.chroniclet.com/ChroniclEdition/
Lorain moving forward on three new school buildings
LORAIN — Lorain schools took another step toward getting some new schools Monday night as the Lorain City Board of Education approved a memorandum of understanding to move forward with the plan to build three new schools. The Master Facilities plan includes construction of a new elementary school for 350 students on the Lorain High [...]
Volunteers move Elyria firefighter monuments
ELYRIA — When the concrete monuments were erected, they were meant to stand as permanent memorials outside the Elyria Fire Department headquarters. The two-story station on East Broad Street was built in 1991 and was originally designed to be that place. However, a construction plan that never was completed and the recent reduction of the [...]
Fire in century-old house kills 3
LEBANON — A century-old house where three people died in a fire early Monday had a history of building code violations, authorities said. The blaze had made substantial headway by the time firefighters got the first calls around 2:30 a.m., Lebanon Fire Chief Michael Hannigan said. No details about the victims were released. Autopsy results [...]
Proposed purchase opposed in Wellington Township
WELLINGTON — The public is speaking out against a plan to buy the former Ponderosa Restaurant at 712 N. Main St. for township offices, and two Wellington Township trustees who proposed the purchase have delayed a vote on the plan. The issue may be discussed, but no vote will be taken at a meeting set [...]
Low bond of suspect angers dead teen’s grandmother
ELYRIA — An Elyria man who has refused to cooperate with police in the killing of 17-year-old Charles “Chuckie” Howard could be freed on bond as soon as today, which angers Howard’s grandmother Linda Clifton. Alverno Howse Jr., 19, of Elyria, faces a tampering with evidence charge stemming from allegations he hid the gun used [...]
Federal judge postpones another Ohio execution
CINCINNATI — A federal judge on Monday granted a stay of execution to another Ohio inmate as state officials and defense lawyers continue to examine the state’s lethal injection method following a botched attempt last month. Kenneth Biros, 51, was scheduled to be executed on Dec. 8. He was convicted in 1991 of murder and [...]
Amherst/Vermilion/South Amherst Notebook: Tuesday, October 20, 2001
Interested in meeting your own field of fears? Wander through a dark, twisting half-mile maze of tall cornstalks if you dare this Halloween season as the Friends of Harbour Town Haunted School present “Terror in the Field” at Novotny’s Farm Market, 1809 state Route 60 in Vermilion. Here, body parts and a chain-saw wielding surprise [...]
Goodwill to hold another job fair at Lorain HQ
LORAIN – Goodwill Industries of Lorain County – which has held job fairs assisting about 2,000 people – has set another fair for Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the agency’s office at 1600 Broadway. The job fair is free and open to all job seekers, and a light lunch will be served [...]
Man sentenced to 4 years for failing to seek help for wife
ELYRIA – John Biszantz was sentenced to four years in prison today after taking a plea deal in the March 15 death of his wife. Erin Biszantz was injured after leaping from the SUV her husband was driving. He took her to the couple’s Columbia Township home, where she died from her injuries about 2½ [...]
The Singing Angels Holiday Concert…
Quota International of Lorain, a service club assisting the hearing and speech impaired and disadvantaged women and children in our community, is presenting the fabulous Singing Angels for a holiday concert to be held on Sunday, December 6th at 3:00 p.m. at the Lorain Palace Theater, 617 Broadway, Lorain. Pete Schneider will be at the [...]
Bake a Batch for the Cause
NAPSI – Holding a bake sale is a great way to raise funds for a worthy cause such as breast cancer research. Here are a few sweet tips to help you plan your own bake sale: Planning Choose a date and time that will bring in the most customers. Recruit bakers. Spread the word by [...]
How to set the table and the mood for the bloody cool festivities at your home
By Stacy Downs McClatchy Newspapers Creep chic is the theme of Halloween. With a little imagination and inspiration, spooky can be sophisticated, and wicked can be whimsical. For decorating tricks, try picking the brain of Debbie Dusenberry, who works Halloween magic on a grand scale inside and outside her Prairie Village, Kan., home furnishings boutique, [...]
Spider’s Kiss
NAPSI – This Halloween, toast ghosts and goblins by serving up the Midori Spider’s Kiss. This wickedly delicious blend of Midori® Melon Liqueur, SKYY® Vodka and fresh lemon juice is perfect for a fun night of fright. Created by mixologist Victoria D’Amato Moran, this devious adult treat will cast a ghoulish green glow on the [...]
Discover a New and Improved Way of Living at Quarry Lakes at Amherst
Are you ready for an easier lifestyle? Do you enjoy spending quality time with family and friends? If this sounds like you, then you need to check out the maintenance free ranch condominiums of Quarry Lakes at Amherst. Each home at Quarry Lakes offers everything you need, from your large master suite to your spacious [...]
Fall into some cash at Elyria Jewelers & Repair
Bill Piorkowski, owner of Elyria Jewelers and Repair, would like to offer the public the opportunity to bring in Gold, Platinum and Diamonds. The commodities market is at record levels, now is the time to sell! If you have unwanted gold, platinum and diamonds, you can turn them into cash. It is also a good [...]
Common Sense Kitchen One Pot Recipe… Five Stew Choices
Hungry for a hearty bowl of beef stew? Comfort your cravings with our simple, simmering recipe using one-pot. Blend onions, carrots, potatoes with your choice of meat or poultry. Soak up with some crusty bread and a fresh green salad. Supper is served! Home Style Stew Serves 8 to 10 Ingredients 4 to 5 pound: [...]
Frugal Living – Add Fall Flair on a Budget
By Sara Noel Decorating for fall doesn’t have to be a budget buster. There are plenty of frugal materials available if you’re creative. With a couple of small changes, some of these ideas can stay displayed throughout the year. How do you decorate for fall on a budget? WREATHS: Collect acorns, and, using hot glue, [...]
Make Your Own Kitchen Compost Pail
By Sara Noel I’d never thought to make a large kitchen compost bucket. I reuse a plastic coffee canister. But if you’d like to make fewer trips to the backyard compost bin, this would work well. It’s a great way to reuse a kitty-litter pail, too. HOMEMADE COMPOSTER: On a few of the “green” sites, [...]
Happy 3rd Anniversary to the Lowell Street Café
Located at 903 Lowell St. in Elyria, the Lowell Street Café is a family-style restaurant in the truest sense of the word. The entire Patouhas family works in the eatery – owners Nick and Dawn Patouhas of Carlisle Township; Nick’s father and mother, Theodore and Argena. Even Nick and Dawn Patouhas’s 12-year-old son, Teddy, comes [...]
Kids’ Krafts: Colors of Autumn Clothe Acorn People
By Kathy Antoniotti Akron Beacon Journal Anyone with an oak tree growing in his or her backyard knows the acorn is a favorite staple of a squirrel’s diet. In autumn, you can see them collect and store acorns for winter. But did you know that for centuries humans also relied on the fruit of the [...]