Archive for November 11th, 2009
Group formed to oppose Mayor Grace recall
A bi-partisan committee is being formed to defeat any possible recall of Mayor Bill Grace should the effort move to the point of a recall election. Headed by state Rep. Matt Lundy, D-Elyria, and former Republican Councilman Jack Baird, the Yes Elyria Committee will soon begin an aggressive campaign to ensure voters keep Grace as [...]
Avon Middle School teacher arrested
An Avon Middle School teacher is out of the classroom after being arrested by Cleveland Metroparks rangers, according to Principal Craig Koehler. Anne Maiden, an art teacher at the school, faces charges of receiving stolen property, forgery and misuse of a credit card, Koehler said. He sent a letter home with students yesterday and was [...]
Top 10 ways to use leftover holiday turkey
PRNewswire – Gobble up the goodness on Thanksgiving and beyond by making use of the entire holiday turkey with National Turkey Federation’s (NTF) “Top 10 Ways to Use Leftover Turkey.” “The turkey sandwich might be the perennial favorite, but visitors to NTF’s Web site are finding exciting new ways to enjoy their leftover turkey,” said [...]
Take a drive to the country and save some money
Miller’s Apple Hill, located at the corner of Rt. 113 and Vermilion Rd., offers the largest selection of baking and candy making supplies for less than you’d pay anywhere else. Open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
How to freshen your home for seasonal festivities
NAPSI – Holidays are a great time to honor tradition, but they also come with preparing for extra guests and special family events. With everything there is to do, you don’t need to stress about getting your home ready. Here are a few tips to ensure you welcome the holidays with a fresh home: Be [...]
Pros and cons of gift shopping with plastic
Get togethers with friends and family are staples of the holiday season. But those aren’t the only reunions during the holiday season. Creditors and credit card holders typically get together during the holiday season as well. And while some of those reunions are happy ones, others can turn disastrous. Shoppers who aren’t careful can quickly [...]
Turkey tips that save time and money
NAPSI – A good entertainment plan that saves time and money is something to be truly thankful for. With the right plan, all that cooks will need to do on Thanksgiving Day is put dishes into the oven and remove them when they are done. A few hints from professional chef Jim Coleman can help [...]
The White Elephant Resale Shoppe… New to N. Ridgeville
You’re cordially invited to stop in at The White Elephant Resale Shoppe during their Grand Opening on Monday, Novembre 16th at 9:30 a.m. The White Elephant Resale Shoppe is located at 34899 Lorain Rd. in North Ridgeville. Our goal is to bring a place to the south side of North Ridgeville, where families can buy [...]
Grilling your turkey with smoking woods adds a unique twist to holiday traditions
NAPSI – With the holidays quickly approaching, many Americans are looking for new ways to impress their guests. One surefire way to succeed is to turn off the oven and fire up the charcoal grill. “Early in our American history, the one and only way to cook a turkey for the holidays was over a [...]
Tips to make hosting Thanksgiving less stressful
Thanksgiving dinner hosts often face a daunting task. In a season that’s already busy enough, hosts must find time to prepare a delicious meal for friends and family. Whether it’s a big guest list or a smaller affair, the pressure to provide a memorable holiday meal can prove overwhelming at times. However, there are ways [...]
2nd Annual Hometown Holiday Tour “Our local economy at its best!”
Did you know that when you patronize local businesses $.68 of every dollar spent stays in our community as opposed to $.45 of every dollar when you shop at big box and franchise stores? So what more of a reason do you need to shop close to home this holiday season? How about $500? Eight [...]
Man wanted for murder found dead in Vermilion Township cottage
A man who’s been on the run since the murder of an Erie County woman last week was found dead this afternoon in a cottage in Vermilion Township. The body of David Kromer, 56, of Margaretta Township, was found in a bedroom closet of a cottage along U.S. 6 with what appeared to be a [...]
Brady Quinn ‘excited to be a part of Monday night’
BEREA — Brady’s back. Browns coach Eric Mangini announced today that quarterback Brady Quinn will start Monday night against the Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Quinn opened the year as the starter, but was benched in favor of Derek Anderson at halftime of Week 3 against Baltimore. Anderson managed the team’s lone win of [...]
Obituaries for Nov. 11, 2009
Mary Ann Rutherford Sharon L. Campana Janice I. Houston Theresa A. Syphers Lillian Mae Fetzer Mary Ellen Pyanowski Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle E-edition at: http://www.chroniclet.com/ChroniclEdition/
Man LifeFlighted after rollover crash overnight
An Oberlin man was LifeFlighted to MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland after a one-vehicle rollover accident overnight in New Russia Township, according to the Elyria post of the State Highway Patrol. Timothy Roach was southbound on state Route 58 north of Russia Road when he failed to negotiate a curve, according to the patrol. Roach’s [...]
MLB GMs vote against replay change
CHICAGO — Upon further review … baseball general managers like instant replay the way it is. GMs failed to take a vote Tuesday on expanding instant replay following a postseason filled with blown calls by umpires. “I know there are some who have talked off line about the expansion of instant replay,” said Jimmie Lee [...]
Iowa freshman QB to make first start against Ohio State Saturday
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa quarterback James Vandenberg walked into a sporting goods store to shop for a birthday present Saturday, just hours after the Hawkeyes’ perfect season ended with a 17-10 loss to Northwestern. As Vandenberg was trying on some hunting waders, someone asked him if he had been at Kinnick Stadium for the [...]
The elusive Rose: OSU looking for first trip to Pasadena since 1997
COLUMBUS — Ohio State tight end Jake Ballard was stunned when he was told that with a win against Iowa on Saturday, the Buckeyes are headed to the Rose Bowl. Really? Yep. Less than a month after losing to a Purdue team that had won just one of its first six games, the No. 10 [...]
College basketball preview: All eyes are on Kentucky
Until the games start next week there is still one topic that dominates all hoops talk — Kentucky. Yes, Kansas was the runaway No. 1 choice in the preseason Top 25. And sure, the Jayhawks had two players on the preseason All-America team. But it’s Kentucky that’s generating all the buzz. With one of college [...]
College basketball preview: Ohio State has lots of veterans
COLUMBUS — It’s as if Ohio State coach Thad Matta has graduated from teaching kindergarten to advanced calculus. For a change, he doesn’t have a roster chock full of newbies. For a change, his starting center didn’t move on to the pros. For a change, when he looks at his players he’s not met by [...]
Wellington soldier tests his endurance in Wilderness Challenge
Air Force Staff Sgt. Jessica Switzer, Special to The Chronicle-Telegram FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — For the son of a Wellington woman, the competition was a strenuous test of endurance, teamwork and skill that took him, and 215 other men and women representing all military services and the U.S. Coast Guard, through more than 50 miles of [...]
Local Marines celebrate Corps’ 234th birthday
ELYRIA — Hoo-Rah! The signature phrase of the Marines was uttered many times Tuesday morning in the congenial atmosphere that permeated Moss’ Prime Rib and Spaghetti House. That’s where some 50 to 60 Marine veterans and family members gathered for the annual ritual of celebrating the Nov. 10, 1775, birth of the U.S. Marine Corps [...]
Big Bird visits the Wellington Fire Department
Big Bird visited the Wellington Fire Department on Tuesday to safely light and blow out candles on his 40th birthday cake while the Fire Department held a household fire safety video and tour of the station for youngsters. Purchase a print. Follow The Chronicle on Twitter at Twitter.com/YourChronicle and become a fan on Facebook to [...]
Police called over Elyria Catholic student’s threats
ELYRIA — An Elyria Catholic High School student is under investigation for threatening four fellow students over the weekend, according to police. The student, whose age and sex weren’t released Tuesday, was working with three other students on a religion project for school at a Lorain home on Saturday when the threats were made, said [...]
Mayor to propose putting Elyria’s design review on hold
ELYRIA — Mayor Bill Grace will ask City Council on Monday to place a moratorium on the design review process until a more streamlined system can be rolled out after the first of the year. Businesses and contractors flooded City Hall in October to voice their concerns about the city process they call costly, subjective [...]