Archive for October, 2009
EATON TOWNSHIP — TRUSTEES
Five candidates, including two incumbents, are vying for two spots as Eaton Township trustees. What are the biggest issues facing the township? Edwards: As with most townships, one of the biggest challenges would be the need to protect our land and stop annexation. Another issue is providing senior services and security to all of the [...]
GRAFTON TOWNSHIP — TRUSTEES
Four candidates, including two incumbents, are seeking two Grafton Township trustee positions. One candidate, Denise Vasel, did not respond to a questionnaire mailed to her home. What are the biggest issues facing the township? Giese: As always, continued maintenance of township roads and fire/rescue departments. Third in line would be getting the old Belden School [...]
LAGRANGE TOWNSHIP — TRUSTEES
There are four candidates, including two incumbents, seeking two positions as a LaGrange Township trustee. What are the biggest issues facing your township? Burnett: The No. 1 priority in the township is the fire and ambulance services. We are in charge of buying equipment, building buildings and getting people to operate it. We also need [...]
NEW RUSSIA TWP. — TRUSTEES
There are six candidates, including two incumbents, seeking two New Russia Township trustee slots. What are the biggest issues facing your township? Brubaker: Eventually, there is going to be a sewer issue. We know it is coming. It’s just a matter of when and how it is going to be funded. The issue right now [...]
PENFIELD TOWNSHIP — TRUSTEES
Voters in Penfield Township will be asked to elect two trustees from a field of four, including one incumbent. Current Trustee Thomas Younglas did not run for re-election. What are the biggest issues facing the township? Conrad: Urban sprawl and the pressure of the Cleveland area pushing farther south into Penfield Township. Making more efficient [...]
CARLISLE TOWNSHIP — TRUSTEES
There are four candidates, including two incumbents, seeking two Carlisle Township trustee positions. What are the biggest issues facing the township? Liller: Sewers, decreasing income and zoning for future development. Taylor: Protect our township land from annexation in order to preserve our rural atmosphere in an ever changing environment; sewers being installed in the township. [...]
Browns update: Mangini has no plans for QB switch
BEREA — Browns coach Eric Mangini is sticking with struggling quarterback Derek Anderson. The Browns lost 31-3 Sunday to the Packers, dropping to 1-6 under Mangini. Anderson is 1-3 as the starter with a league-worst 40.6 passer rating. He is 23-for-70 for 244 yards, a touchdown and three interceptions over the last three weeks. Yet [...]
Obituaries for Oct. 26, 2009
GARY G. HOSTLER LETICIA CHAVEZ FISCHER WILMA JEAN CERULLO KATHLEEN B. HAWKE ANGELA C. SOINSKI JANE IRENE GREENE EILEEN VASU Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle E-edition at: http://www.chroniclet.com/ChroniclEdition/
2 Lorain County rest areas to close for several months
The state Route 2 east and westbound rest areas just east of the Erie County line will close next Monday, Nov. 2, as part of a reconstruction project. The rest areas are expected to reopen by May 20, 2010. For additional information on lane and road closures caused by construction, accidents, or other related traffic [...]
At least 3 hurt in accident; crews find man with infant who left scene
PITTSFIELD TWP. — A two-car accident this morning at Quarry Road and state Route 20 in Pittsfield Township sent at least three people to the hospital, according to Lt. Bill Brown of the Wellington Fire Department. A Ford Focus and a Subaru Outback were involved in the accident, which happened a little after 9 a.m. [...]
15 minutes: Get to know Joe ‘Tony’ LaGrotteria of Elyria
Joe ‘Tony’ LaGrotteria Age: 56 Lives: Elyria Occupation: Shop manager for Murphy Brothers Auto Body Inc. in Elyria. I’ve worked at Murphy Brothers Auto Body Inc. since I was a young kid. Murphy Brothers has been here since 1918. We’re one of the oldest businesses in this area that are still doing the same thing [...]
Cavaliers 2009-10 special section in today’s Chronicle
Be sure to pick up today’s Chronicle in print — or read the “E”dition — for our eight-page Cavaliers 2009-10 special section and season preview. You’ll want to read — and save — this handy and insightful guide. Here’s what’s inside: An exquisite mesh? Big talent, big egos and big expectations will be the order [...]
Crushers’ pitcher Faiola on ESPN’s ‘E:60′ Tuesday
AVON — During the Lake Erie Crushers’ run from Frontier League expansion team to 2009 league champions, a camera crew from ESPN was following the team and pitcher Josh Faiola. The end result of that season-long project will air on ESPN’s investigative show, “E:60,” on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The network was drawn to the [...]
Packers 31, Browns 3: Fans check out early as Browns get blasted again
CLEVELAND — The sounds of silence were only interrupted by a brief chant of “Go, Pack, go” and the occasional boo. The disturbing image of rows of empty orange seats was made worse by the sight of yellow Packer hats and foam cheeseheads. What could’ve been a gorgeous fall day featuring teams with championship legacies [...]
Browns analysis: Why is Anderson still starting QB?
What do Packers tackle Breno Giacomini and Browns quarterback Brady Quinn have in common — besides the first two letters of their names? They were the only players who were in uniform, but did not step on the field Sunday during Green Bay’s 31-3 destruction of Cleveland. While no one outside of Giacomini’s family cared [...]
Tribe gets its Manny: Acta to lead Indians
CLEVELAND — Manny is the man, at least that’s what the Indians decided Sunday when they named Manny Acta the franchise’s 40th manager. Acta, 40, replaces Eric Wedge, who was fired with a week left in the regular season after guiding Cleveland to one postseason trip in seven years at the helm. The Indians will [...]
Browns notes: Wright just happy he could play
CLEVELAND — Eric Wright had no problem keeping the Browns’ 31-3 loss to the Green Bay Packers in perspective Sunday. After totaling his Mercedes in a one-car accident early Friday morning, the 24-year-old cornerback was happy just to be alive. “It felt different to me out there because I almost died a couple of days [...]
Photo gallery: Kiwanis Halloween Parade in Elyria
Halloweeners paraded down Broad Street during Elyria’s 92nd annual Kiwanis Halloween Parade on Sunday. For more Halloween events, plus trick-or-treat listings, click here. Purchase a print.
Browns game breakdown
Thumbs up Charles Woodson and Al Harris, Packers cornerbacks The mismatch on paper was a mismatch on the field. Browns rookie receivers Mohamed Massaquoi and Brian Robiskie weren’t able to do anything against the veteran Pro Bowlers. Massaquoi caught a pass for 22 yards, while Robiskie was blanked. Derek Anderson threw to Massaquoi eight times, [...]
Wellington Township trustees eye new site for township hall
WELLINGTON TWP. — A new contender for Wellington’s township hall has emerged, according to two trustees. Trustee Virginia Haynes confirmed that fellow trustee Calvin Woods is exploring the 4.88-acre former K&L Excavation property at 44847 state Route 18. She said that Woods is investigating the property and is expected to make a presentation at Tuesday’s [...]
Bulb backlash: FirstEnergy program lost support fast
AKRON — Groups that originally supported an Ohio-based utility’s plan to distribute energy-efficient light bulbs flip-flopped when customers complained, the utility said as it prepares to make its case to state regulators. Akron-based FirstEnergy said it built support among 40 interested parties, including the state utilities’ watchdog, only to see that support vanish as protests [...]
Police log for Oct. 26, 2009
Lorain police Friday, Oct. 23 4:53 a.m. – 3000 block Leavitt Road, Anthony Smith, 25, of Lorain, charged with domestic violence. 2:22 p.m. – 7400 block Industrial Parkway, the manager of Firelands Electric Co. reported the theft of a trailer from the business. 3:06 p.m. – 1600 block W. 24th St., a man reported the [...]
BREAKING NEWS: Packers 31, Browns 3
CLEVELAND — The Browns were no distraction. The Green Bay Packers can now focus on Brett. Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes, Ryan Grant rushed for 148 yards and Green Bay warmed up for Brett Favre’s first visit back to Lambeau Field next week with a 31-3 laugher Sunday over the Cleveland Browns, who got [...]
BREAKING NEWS: Indians hire Manny Acta as manager
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians have hired Manny Acta as their manager. Team spokesman Bart Swain says Acta signed a three-year contract with a club option for 2013. Additional terms were not disclosed. Acta was fired by the Washington Nationals in July. The Indians chose him after a second round of interviews over former New [...]
Ohio State used big second half to roll over Minnesota
COLUMBUS – This “new” Terrelle Pryor was vastly better than the old one. Pryor threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead No. 18 Ohio State to a 38-7 win over Minnesota on Saturday. “You hear he can’t throw and he can’t do this or that,” Pryor said of the heat he [...]