Archive for December, 2009
Census: Ohio still one of slowest-growing states, could lose 2 congressional seats
AKRON — Ohio is still in danger of losing two congressional seats as new Census numbers show minimal population growth. Figures released Wednesday show the state growing by only 14,573 or little more than one-tenth of a percent. Over the past decade, only five other states grew more slowly than Ohio, which has about 11.5 [...]
Little gets 33 to life for McDonald’s murder
ELYRIA — Terry Little had nothing to say on Wednesday before he was sentenced to 33 years to life in prison for killing Lewis Turner outside a McDonald’s in Lorain in 2007. Turner’s family also chose not to speak before Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Raymond Ewers handed down the sentence. The family also declined [...]
Tax-exempt status sought for Crushers stadium
COLUMBUS — Local representatives have introduced legislation to create a level playing field for minor-league baseball teams in the state. State representatives Matt Lundy, D-Elyria, and Dennis Murray, D-Sandusky, are sponsoring a bill in the state House of Representatives, and state senators Susan Morano, D-Lorain, and Mark Waggoner, R-Toledo, are sponsoring one in the Senate [...]
Senate OKs health care measure, reaching milestone
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats passed a landmark health care bill in a climactic Christmas Eve vote that could define President Barack Obama’s legacy and usher in near-universal medical coverage for the first time in the country’s history. “We are now finally poised to deliver on the promise of real, meaningful health insurance reform that will [...]
Cavaliers 117, Kings 104: Ilgauskas explodes in OT
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — LeBron James had 34 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers held the Sacramento Kings scoreless in overtime to pick up a 117-104 win Wednesday night. Zydrunas Ilgauskas hit three 3-pointers in the extra session and finished with 25 points as the Cavaliers beat the Kings for the seventh [...]
Charlie Frye to make Cleveland homecoming with Raiders
BEREA — Brady Quinn. Derek Anderson. Brett Ratliff. No matter who’s throwing the ball for the Browns next year, Charlie Frye said they’ll all benefit immensely from playing under new president Mike Holmgren. “It’s not just Brady, it’s any quarterback who’s out there, whoever’s on Cleveland’s roster,” Frye said Wednesday night on a conference call. [...]
Girls basketball: Keystone finds way to slow Wellington’s Stumphauzer
WELLINGTON — One had to figure all the momentum belonged to Wellington as the first half ended Wednesday night in Patriot Athletic Conference play. Senior Katie Stumphauzer hit all four of her 3-point attempts and the Dukes trimmed a 13-point Keystone advantage down to two with an 18-point second quarter. But the Wildcats scored the [...]
Girls basketball: Avon Lake gets road win in Avon
AVON — Shooting free throws has not been an easy thing for Avon Lake this season, but the Shoregals made a big improvement in their 65-50 non-conference win over Avon at the Eagles Nest on Wednesday night. The Shoregals (4-3) connected on 24 of their 37 free throw attempts. Though the percentage was still below [...]
Grace: Communication key in 2010
ELYRIA — Mayor Bill Grace will take a break from campaigning for his own future to focus on the future needs of Elyria, a city that will face hard times in 2010, he said. While it’s easy to say Grace should feel politically rejuvenated coming off a 58 percent to 42 percent win in Tuesday’s [...]
Disabled Iraq veteran, family need holiday help
LORAIN — Army National Guard Sgt. Matthew Kieswetter of Lorain has a Christmas wish — to keep a roof over his family’s head this holiday season. Kieswetter, 33, twice was deployed to Iraq. He was injured after his first tour when he was too close to a vehicle that blew up and was thrown, head-first, [...]
Shooting suspect denies killing anyone
ELYRIA — Brady Phillips has admitted to police that he was at the scene of a botched robbery Sunday that left two dead and a third man in critical condition. But his attorney said Wednesday that Phillips, 38, denies killing anyone. “He’s indicating that he’s innocent,” attorney Doug Merrill said. Phillips is charged with murder, [...]
HUD grant could save police officer
ELYRIA — Public service nonprofit groups aimed at helping the community could receive nothing from the city’s allocation of a federal program because the city may use the money to keep more police officers on the road. In 2010, up to six police officers could be laid off as the city works to fill a [...]
Obituaries for Dec. 24, 2009
George William Kinloch Raymond Stone Church Mary Elizabeth Malone Metcalf Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle E-edition at: http://www.chroniclet.com/ChroniclEdition/
Fire causes heavy damage to house, breaks water main
LORAIN — A fire heavily damaged a Lorain home Wednesday night and the firefighting efforts caused a water main break. Firefighters responded at 8 p.m. to the house in the 4200 block of Maple Avenue, said Lorain assistant fire chief Gary Burls. When they arrived, the fire was visible from the front windows as well [...]
Bouncer stabbed in bar brawl; Elyria man charged
ELYRIA — A bouncer for Mardi Gras bar was stabbed during a fight at neighboring Benchwarmers bar early Wednesday morning, and an Elyria man is facing charges in the incident. According to a report from Elyria police, Brian Helke, 29, of Elyria, had interceded in a fight around 2 a.m. near the restrooms in the [...]
Police log for Dec. 24, 2009
Lorain police Thursday, Dec. 17 4:23 p.m. – 5400 block Leavitt Road, a 12-year-old Lorain girl was charged with the theft of toys from Walgreens. Saturday, Dec. 19 10:34 p.m. – 5400 block Leavitt Road, Bradley Lester, 22, of Elyria, charged with possession of criminal tools and theft of digital cameras from Super Kmart. Sunday, [...]
Teens suspected of vandalism crash car
LORAIN — Four minors are facing charges after being accused of egging a house and car, tampering with holiday decorations, taking off in their car when spotted by the homeowner, who pursued them and finally crashing near the Home Depot on Leavitt Road, according to a report from police. Police were dispatched to the accident [...]
Judge appoints two to board, parks positions
ELYRIA — Lorain County Probate Judge James T. Walther appointed Charles Baumgartner of Elyria to the Lorain County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Baumgartner’s term begins Jan. 1 and runs through Dec. 31, 2013. Walther also appointed Frederick Alspach of Wellington to the Lorain County Metropolitan Park District. His term will run from Jan. 1 through [...]
UPDATE: IDs and conditions of pair hurt in crash released
An Elyria girl and an Oberlin man hurt in an accident early yesterday morning are both still in MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland. Erin Martin, 17, is in serious condition, and Rodney Cannon, 20, is in critical but stable condition, according to hospital representatives. According to the Elyria post of the State Highway Patrol, they [...]
Lorain man gets 33 years to life for McDonald’s murder
ELYRIA — A Lorain man was sentenced today to 33 years to life in prison for gunning down a man outside a Lorain McDonald’s in 2007. Terry Little, 22, shook his head when asked if he had anything to say before Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Raymond Ewers handed down the sentence. The family of [...]
Girls basketball: Vermilion, Firelands win at Clearview tourney
SHEFFIELD TWP. — Senior Teresa Davis got a second-half roll going and Firelands rolled over Clearview, 45-31, Tuesday night to win the Clearview Holiday Invitational. Davis nearly doubled her point production in the final 16 minutes to finish with a game-high 22 points, leading the Falcons to their fifth victory in eight games. Firelands won [...]
Brady Quinn hurt, placed on IR
BEREA — Brady Quinn has led the Browns to two straight victories, but he won’t have the chance to make it three in a row. The third-year quarterback was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with a left foot injury, prematurely ending his season and elevating Derek Anderson to the starting job. Cleveland was 2-7 in [...]
Browns discuss Holmgren hire
BEREA — Eric Mangini knows his fate rests in Mike Holmgren’s hands. He hopes Holmgren remembers what it’s like to be a coach struggling through a difficult season — and that it doesn’t necessarily mean a change should be made. “If you’ve been a head coach, you understand the different things that go into any [...]
Boys basketball: Sailors show some fire in win over Midview
VERMILION — Following last weekend’s conference loss to Bay, Vermilion coach Kurt Habermehl challenged his team to increase its effort in its next game. Hosting Midview on Tuesday night, the Sailors took the challenge to heart. Jumping out to a 13-point lead, Vermilion improved to 5-2 overall and 2-1 in the West Shore Conference with [...]
Boys basketball: Elyria Brushed aside
ELYRIA — There’s a good reason Cleveland Brush has opened the season 5-0, and it was a no-doubter Tuesday in the Arcs’ 88-52 win at Elyria High in a Northeast Ohio Conference cross-over game. Consider this: Brush shot 53 percent from the field, including 11-for-15 from beyond the arc. The Arcs’ tight pressing defense forced [...]