Archive for November, 2009
Obituaries for Nov. 12, 2009
Orval C. Parker, Sr. Edward M. Turlip Keith Alan Fields Elsie Catherine Kilpatrick Leslie B. Eisel James J. Cirigliano, Sr. Lillian C. Wolf William Kelley Diamond William V. Jump Marvel A. Jamerson William Manual Coley Theresa A. Syphers Elizabeth M. Gump Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle E-edition at: http://www.chroniclet.com/ChroniclEdition/
Cavaliers 102, Magic 93: Cavs make a strong statement in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. — LeBron James didn’t storm off the court this time. Instead, he shook hands with teammates and anyone who offered, walking to the locker room slowly with an ever-so small grin. He also departed Orlando with the most important thing this time: a win. LeBron James scored 36 points, Shaquille O’Neal provided an [...]
Posey no poseur as Buckeyes’ top receiver
Jim Naveau, The Lima News COLUMBUS — DeVier Posey has the quick feet. He established that when he won the Division I 400-meter dash state title in 2008. Good hands? He showed that in Ohio State’s first four games this season and with the 11 catches he had last year as a freshman. But in [...]
Quinn ready for second chance as starting QB
BEREA — Brady Quinn didn’t spend the last six weeks sulking. Or beating himself up for the poor play that got him benched after 10 quarters to start the season. Instead, he continued to prepare while waiting for a second chance. The hard work — and Derek Anderson’s miserable play — led to coach Eric [...]
Man arrested for holding up Dairy Stop
VERMILION TWP. — An armed robber accused of holding up the Dairy Stop in Vermilion Township on Wednesday covered his face with a mask and his hands with gloves, police said. But he forgot to cover his license plate. As a result, police said they caught their man, and he’s now facing felony charges. Matthew [...]
Invacare honors veterans at luncheon
Employees of Invacare who served in the armed forces are honored at a luncheon Wednesday at the Taylor Street facility in Elyria. CEO Mal Mixon, a Marine who served in Vietnam, spoke to employees during the luncheon. More than 70 veterans from the plant participated in the luncheon.
Windsor students get flag lesson from Legion vets
Members of the American Legion Post 12 honor guard demonstrated flag etiquette to students of Windsor Elementary School in Elyria on Veterans Day, including how to fold a flag and how to “retire” a worn-out U.S. flag with a ceremonial fire. The assembled student body is in the background.
Two named VFW Veterans of the Year
ELYRIA — Two of the “Greatest Generation” were honored Wednesday night as Veterans of the Year at the annual Veterans Day dinner at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1079. Julius Pondy, 88, of Elyria, and Roy Shaffer, 83, of Lorain, were both given the honor for their service to the post. In keeping with [...]
VIDEO: Ex-Republican councilman, Democratic rep unite to save Grace
ELYRIA — Mayor Bill Grace will be getting some help in the fight to keep his job in the face of a possible recall. State Rep. Matt Lundy, D- Elyria, and former Republican City Councilman Jack Baird are stepping forward to serve as co-chairmen of a bi-partisan committee called Yes Elyria that was started to [...]
UPDATE: 2 large dogs that attacked pregnant woman found dead
EATON TWP. — Deputy dog warden Nelson Delgado said today that two large dogs that attacked a woman yesterday were found dead this morning alongside Route 82 and had apparently been hit overnight. The dogs’ owner, Donald Goble Jr., 27, was charged with having dogs at large and failure to have a kennel license. The [...]
Lorain Schools to try again with levy on February ballot; board OKs retroactive pay hikes
LORAIN — The Lorain school board voted Wednesday night to start the process to put an emergency operating levy on the ballot in February in the wake of the Nov. 3 failure of the district’s 6.43-mill levy. School board members said public input is needed before the final decision is expected at a 6 p.m. [...]
Police log for Nov. 12, 2009
Lorain police Monday, Nov. 9 5:49 a.m. – 5300 block Leavitt Road, Luis Agosto, 21, of Lorain, charged with assault and menacing. Tuesday, Nov. 10 1:58 p.m. – 1500 block Kimberly Ct., home broken into. Suspect fled when confronted by resident who was in the house at the time. 2:15 p.m. – 2400 block E. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]