Archive for December, 2009
Obituaries for Dec. 29, 2009
Patricia L. Keller George O’Dor Ethel M. Burch Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle E-edition at: http://www.chroniclet.com/ChroniclEdition/
Pryor ailing but says he’s ready to lead OSU to Rose Bowl victory
LOS ANGELES — Terrelle Pryor is hurting everywhere. He has a partially torn knee ligament, an older ankle injury and various assorted aches — not to mention some hurt feelings from a few Ohio State fans’ boos this fall. He’s even got a virtual hole in his stomach after missing out on a bountiful prime [...]
Holmgren mum on whether Mangini stays with Browns
BEREA — New president Mike Holmgren is designing a structure for the Browns organization from his home in Arizona. When he arrives in town next Monday, he’ll begin putting the plan in place. Whether that vision includes coach Eric Mangini remains to be seen. Holmgren, speaking to the local media for the first time Monday [...]
Wrestling: Admirals lead after opening round of Vermilion tournament
VERMILION — Initially, when the Monday portion of the annual Vermilion Holiday Tournament was completed, Bay was leading the team race over Admiral King. However, a couple of Bay forfeits weren’t factored in originally, and, as a result, it is the Admirals who are leading the team portion with 360 points heading into today’s final [...]
Boys basketball: EC rallies but Clearview hangs on at Avon tourney
AVON — Yogi Berra was talking about baseball when he uttered his famous quote, “It ain’t over ’til it’s over.” But it applies to basketball as well. Case in point was Clearview’s 57-51 victory over Elyria Catholic on Monday night in the opening game of the annual Avon Holiday Tournament. For most observers, the game [...]
Girls basketball: Amherst duo shines at Comet holiday tournament
AMHERST — Seniors Bridgette Cruz and Mandy Taylor made the difference in Amherst’s tough 56-51 victory over Southview on Monday night. They did it in very different ways, Cruz from long distance, Taylor with a putback. Cruz nailed three of the Comets’ four 3-point field goals on her way to a team-high 14 points. The [...]
Boys basketball: Saints run past Middies
EATON TWP. — Southview doesn’t have the height that a lot of teams do, but the Saints might just have something better — speed and quickness. Utilizing a run-first offensive approach along with an aggressive defense, the Saints jumped to a 10-1 lead en route to a 61-40 pasting of Midview in the nightcap of [...]
From billards to bands: Lorain’s Kennedy’s to become Road Runners
LORAIN — Monday night was the last chance to rack ’em up at Kennedy’s Billiards at Fourth Street and Broadway, but at the same location on Jan. 8, Road Runners will open its doors with an emphasis on live entertainment. Owner Mike Kennedy said he’s tired of running the pool hall and is ready to [...]
Excavation firm sues Lorain for breaching contract
LORAIN — A Medina excavating company filed a lawsuit Monday in Common Pleas Court accusing the city of breach of contract. On Oct. 5, City Council authorized Service Director Robert Gilchrist to contract with Fechko Excavating Inc. for a $2.34 million waterline replacement project on Pearl Avenue as the lowest of nine bidders, the suit [...]
Transit, airport changes coming Jan. 15
ELYRIA — You still will be able to catch a Lorain County Transit bus or land an airplane at Lorain County Regional Airport on Jan. 1, but that is expected to change by Jan. 15, when commissioners plan to close the airport and possibly eliminate some transit routes, a county official said Monday. Commissioners had [...]
Snow-related crashes keep safety crews busy
Slipping and sliding and crashing and bumping … these are a few of our least-favorite things about winter. Slick roads made life busy for law enforcement and tow truck drivers as widespread snow Monday wreaked havoc all over Lorain County and was blamed for at least three dozen minor accidents. While most dispatchers with the [...]
Elyria Holiday Inn up in sheriff’s sale soon
ELYRIA — The Elyria Holiday Inn will be sold now that the bank that holds the property’s mortgage has been granted a foreclosure, according to documents from Lorain County Common Pleas Court. A sale date for the property has not been set yet. When it does occur, the sale will include all furniture, furnishing and [...]
Former Oberlin Schools official jailed
NEW RUSSIA TWP. — Former Oberlin school board member Paula Jones was held overnight at the Lorain County Jail after she was arrested at her home Sunday on a charge she violated a civil protection order prohibiting her from visiting a Quarry Road home. But her attorney, Adam Baker, said she shouldn’t have been arrested [...]
Council committee moves forward with cop grant plan
ELYRIA — City Council took the first step toward saving the job of at least one Elyria police officer Monday night when members of the Community Development and Finances Committees voted to use federal dollars for an officer’s salary and benefits. Council voted to use $80,000 from a $108,000 portion of the city’s Community Development [...]
River plunge victim in good condition
CLEVELAND — Krystal Reno doesn’t remember much after feeling herself slip from Lorain’s Hot Water Pier into the Black River early Sunday morning. The Oberlin resident doesn’t remember hitting the water, her desperate rescue, or the trip via helicopter to MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland. “I just remember waking up in the emergency room with [...]
Police log for Dec. 29, 2009
County sheriff Wednesday, Dec. 23 6:07 p.m. – 11900 block Grafton Road, Eaton Township, Thomas Mack, 53, Cleveland, charged with theft. Richard Haynes, 45, Cleveland, charged with complicity to theft and tampering with evidence. Saturday, Dec. 26 8:30 p.m. – 41500 block North Ridge Road, Elyria Township, Gary Gillespie, 52, Elyria, charged with DUI, possession [...]
Elyria man accused of domestic violence
ELYRIA — A 65-year-old Elyria man is facing domestic violence and abduction charges after he was accused of pointing a gun at his live-in girlfriend. Patrick Sears was arrested about 9:35 p.m. Sunday night in the 400 block of Oakdale Circle. According to an Elyria police report, officers went to the residence after Sears’ girlfriend [...]
Holmgren: Mangini’s future isn’t decided
BEREA — New Browns president Mike Holmgren said Monday he hasn’t made a decision on coach Eric Mangini’s future. Holmgren, speaking for the first time with the Cleveland media on a conference call from Arizona, said he’ll arrive in town next Monday and meet with Mangini. The Browns have won three straight to improve to [...]
Man backs over 85-year-old father, killing him
HAMILTON — Police say a man accidentally backed his vehicle over his 85-year-old father, killing him. Police in the southwest Ohio city of Hamilton say there will be no charges against the son, 59-year-old Robert Krinov. They say his father Stanley Krinov died of injuries Sunday afternoon soon after being run over. The older man [...]
Slick roads keep law enforcement, tow trucks busy
Slipping and sliding and crashing and bumping — these are a few of our least-favorite things about winter. Slick roads are making life busy for law enforcement and tow truck drivers as a widespread snow event has caused havoc all over Lorain County. The National Weather Service in Cleveland had snowfall totals at 1 p.m. [...]
Welcome 107.3 Boom, The Wave goes online, HD
Staff at WNWV 107.3 FM switched over at noon today from The Wave’s smooth jazz format to 107.3 Boom!, a new alternative and classic rock “Triple-A” format. The new Triple-A format promises a diverse playlist blending emerging artists with alternative rock and classic rock stars. A statement on The Wave’s Web site says, “After more [...]
15 Minutes: Get to know Amherst Party Shop owner Richard Currier
Richard Currier Age: 81 Lives: Amherst Occupation: Co-owner of the Amherst Party Shop since 1972 with his wife, Rose, 66. New Year’s Eve is coming up, have you noticed any trends in wines or other libations? Well, up until the economy turned sour, the trend was toward the California-style wines. Ohio is making some nice [...]
VIDEO: Avon Lake couple dazzles with cool holiday lights display
AVON LAKE — Ben and Gina Inman’s favorite part of the holidays takes weeks of work and a big electric bill, but it’s all worth it. For the last eight Christmases, the couple, both 29, have crafted elaborate lighting displays at their home on Lakewood Avenue in Avon Lake’s 45s neighborhood. From roof to trees [...]
Cavaliers 108, Rockets 83: Slow start but strong finish for Cavs
CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers looked like they had left their “A” game on the road at the start, but it wasn’t long before they felt right at home. In their return to Quicken Loans Arena after a four-game road trip, the Cavaliers fell behind by 12 right off the bat Sunday evening, then dominated en [...]
Obituaries for Dec. 28, 2009
Lawrence A. Kozloski Carolyn Bisso Michael C. Stump Pauline Kellogg Roger G. McKisic Patricia L. Keller Carrie V. Gorman Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle E-edition at: http://www.chroniclet.com/ChroniclEdition/