Archive for November, 2009
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 [...]
Veterans Day events and closings
Some of the area’s Veterans Day events Amherst VFW Post 1662, 165 Cleveland Ave., will have a Veterans Day dinner 4 to 7 p.m. today. The meal is free for all veterans, and $6 for all other guests, and the menu includes ham, scalloped potatoes, corn, and roll and butter. For more information, please call [...]
‘A time to reflect’: Special assembly honors veterans
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — Framed by glittery red, white and blue streamers and red and blue stars on a white backdrop, veteran John Chapman thought for a moment before talking about the meaning of Veterans Day. “It’s a time to reflect — a time to appreciate what we have,” he said. After another pause, Chapman, 61, [...]
Michael Ross trial: Former friend details bribes
ELYRIA — Once upon a time, Larry Jones and former Lorain County Commissioner Michael Ross were friends and business associates. But as Ross’ corruption trial entered its second day Tuesday, it was clear that relationship was gone as Jones detailed how he funneled about $550,000 to Ross during Ross’ four-year tenure as a commissioner and [...]
Lorain police officer talks about weekend water rescue
LORAIN — The police officer who saved an 81-year-old Avon man from drowning in the Black River over the weekend said Tuesday he doesn’t consider himself a hero. “I think (Albert Radawiec) had a lot to do with saving himself,” Officer Michael Hendershot said. “He fell in about 30 yards down and swam to the [...]
JVS opens high-tech medical training lab
OBERLIN — A new facility dedicated to medical professions was unveiled at Lorain County JVS on Tuesday. Student Lassondra Armstrong of Elyria cut the ceremonial ribbon to open the Medical Technology Lab in the school’s Adult Career Center. “This will provide educational opportunities for adults throughout Lorain County and the surrounding area,” said JVS superintendent [...]
Police log for Nov. 11, 2009
Elyria police Monday, Nov. 9 8:34 a.m. – 100 block David Drive, work deposit from Hair Max stolen from vehicle. 12:56 p.m. – 3000 block Midway Mall, two 16-year-old boys, from Elyria and Lorain, charged with the theft of earrings from Macy’s Department Store. 1:25 p.m. – 200 block Harrison St., an employee with Aaron’s [...]
Veterans eat free at Applebee’s for Veterans Day
Veterans and active-duty military personnel eat free at Applebee’s Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. Just show proof of service, which can include any of the following: U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) Veterans Organization Card (i.e., American Legion and VFW) Photograph in uniform [...]
Obituaries for Nov. 10, 2009
Ann M. Krupar Judy G. Willis Lillian C. Wolf Chester Naidzinski Patricia Young Theresa A. Syphers Robert P. Miller Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle E-edition at: http://www.chroniclet.com/ChroniclEdition/
Delay game at QB: Mangini not saying who’ll start
BEREA — Browns coach Eric Mangini can only delay the inevitable. Eventually he’s got to name a starting quarterback and send him onto the field to face the Baltimore Ravens on “Monday Night Football” next week. “I know where I’m headed, but I’d just rather talk about it on Wednesday,” Mangini said. He did the [...]
No love lost for Cavs, Magic in rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference Finals
INDEPENDENCE — At first glance, it looks like a matchup between two of the best teams in the NBA. In reality, when the Cavaliers take on the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night at Amway Arena it will be a meeting of two potentially great teams who are currently trying to find themselves. “We’re not a [...]
Ohio State 100, Alcorn State 60: Junior star’s triple-double keys easy win
COLUMBUS — Evan Turner started out his junior season by doing something only Dennis Hopson had ever done in an Ohio State uniform. The 6-foot-7 Turner recorded the second triple-double in program history, getting 14 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists in the 16th-ranked Buckeyes’ 100-60 victory over Alcorn State on Monday night in the [...]
Browns notes: Mangini saying little about GM rumors
BEREA — Coach Eric Mangini said last week he expects to have input in the search for a new general manager. On Monday, he said he hadn’t talked to any candidates. “No. What I’ve been focused on is the team and the things we need to do to improve the team,” he said. “That’s what [...]
Local sports news roundup for Nov. 10, 2009
Hearts for Jesus national champs Andra Brown had six kills, 12 assists and two digs to lead the Hearts for Jesus volleyball team to a 23-25, 25-15, 16-14 win over Broadfording Christian Academy of Hagerstown, Md., in the championship match of the National Association of Christian Athletes tournament in Dayton, Tenn., on Friday. For her [...]