Archive for December, 2009
Obituaries for Dec. 23, 2009
Anita W. Lowman Vivalee Davis Betsy Jo Clark Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle E-edition at: http://www.chroniclet.com/ChroniclEdition/
Police seek suspects in armed home invasion in Lorain
LORAIN — Police are searching for three men believed to be responsible for the armed invasion of a Florida Avenue home Saturday night. Veronica Johnson, 18, and her boyfriend, Matthew Kuhn, 20, were in their residence in the 400 block of Florida Avenue when three men, two wearing ski masks, kicked in their back door [...]
Woman says man demanded sex for money
LORAIN — A 23-year-old Elyria woman reported a male friend of her fiance’s family tried to force her to perform sex acts for money Monday night. The woman said the 54-year-old man asked her to babysit for a mutual friend and offered to drive her, but stopped at his house on the way, according to [...]
Man jailed, accused of locking family out
LORAIN — An Arkansas man is in jail after assaulting his girlfriend and locking her and her three young children outside Monday night, records show. Larry Gann, 33, West Memphis, Ark., was charged with domestic violence, assault and three counts of endangering children after police were called to the 3900 block of Gary Avenue where [...]
RECALL: Recall day and night in pictures
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RECALL: Voters tell why they voted for, against mayor
ELYRIA — For those who braved the cold temperatures and snow showers Tuesday to participate in the city’s historic recall election, the day was about letting their voice be heard in the most important election of the city’s history. The reasons why voters voted were many, but by the end of the night Grace, two [...]
RECALL: Grace had strong backing in 3rd, 4th wards
ELYRIA — The 3rd and 4th wards in the city’s southwest and northwest corners are known to be traditionally strong voting pockets and on Tuesday every precinct in those respective wards favored Mayor Bill Grace in the city’s first mid-term recall election, according to unofficial election results. In the 3rd Ward, where 1,883 voters cast [...]
Prosecutors looking into death penalty in fatal home invasion
ELYRIA — An Elyria man could face the death penalty if he’s convicted in connection with a botched robbery Sunday that left two men dead and a third critically injured. Elyria City Prosecutor Jay Grunda said the nature of the crimes that Brady Phillips is accused of could warrant seeking a death sentence in the [...]
V.A. clinic is staying at St. Joseph Community Center
LORAIN — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced Tuesday it will remain at St. Joseph’s Community Center. During a press conference to formally announce the center’s new management, Cleveland VA Director William Montague credited the city’s elected officials with keeping the doors of the community center open. In April, St. Joe’s owner, South Shore [...]
With dam breach deal, Brentwood’s losing its lake
ELYRIA — A dam at Brentwood Lake in Carlisle Township that state officials have warned was “in danger of catastrophic failure” will be breached by Feb. 1, according to the terms of a settlement reached Tuesday. Spitzer Hardware & Supply Co., which owns the lake, will share the cost of the $60,000 to $70,000 project [...]
Santa makes quick stop in Lorain for Boys and Girls Clubs party
LORAIN — About 500 area children got a head start on Christmas as the Boys and Girls Clubs of Lorain County hosted its annual Christmas party Tuesday at the Lorain Party Center. Several community companies and organizations came together to make sure the 526 children had a special Christmas. The donors included the Cleveland Indians, [...]
Boys basketball: Columbia back to basics to beat Oberlin
COLUMBIA STATION — Columbia got away from what coach Matt Sheets said it does best — constant defensive pressure and an attacking offense — in a lopsided loss to Clearview Friday night. After falling behind 25-6 after the first quarter in an eventual 27-point loss, Sheets went back to basics leading into Tuesday night’s game [...]
Boys basketball: Bay races past Firelands
HENRIETTA TWP. — Shoot over 50 percent, limit your turnovers and outrebound your opponent — that’s all it takes to post a solid victory. The Bay Rockets, 4-1 overall, did all that and more in remaining unbeaten (3-0) in the West Shore Conference by defeating Firelands, 63-48, Tuesday night. More boys basketball Vermilion 66, Midview [...]
Hopeful signs: County job agencies say hiring has been on a slight upswing
Lorain County and the state have a long way to go to see significant and meaningful declines in unemployment, but a manager of a local temporary job placement service said he’s seeing some hopeful signs. “Things always get slow around the holidays, but I have noticed a little pick-up across the board,” said Tom Payne, [...]
The Wave 107.3 FM to switch formats
ELYRIA — Within the next 10 days, WNWV 107.3 FM will bid farewell to its signature smooth jazz format for one designed to appeal to a broader audience. The new Triple-A format — promising a diverse playlist blending emerging artists with alternative rock and classic rock stars — will take over the airwaves at the [...]
Boys basketball: Ridgeville rolls past Fairview
FAIRVIEW PARK — Fairview coach Pete Maienknect summed it up best. “There was not one aspect of this game that North Ridgeville didn’t do better than us,” he said. “They outplayed us, outhustled us and outcoached us. I have to give all the credit to (North Ridgeville) coach (Bill) Noggle and his staff.” North Ridgeville [...]
Murder charges dropped in Lorain shooting
ELYRIA — Prosecutors on Tuesday dropped murder charges against two Lorain men accused in a February shooting even though police say they remain suspects in the case. Avery Taylor, 19, and Andrew Lorenzana, 20, had been accused of gunning down Christopher Lundberg, 35, on Feb. 3 near the intersection of West 29th Street and Ashland [...]
Boys basketball: Brookside downs Black River for first win
SHEFFIELD TWP. — Brookside boys basketball player Nick Jackman knew exactly what he and his teammates wanted for Christmas — their first win of the season. Thanks to Jackman’s hot hand to in the first quarter, the Cardinals got off to a fast start and rolled to a 74-58 win over Black River in a [...]
Amherst fire death likely an accident
AMHERST — A disabled man found dead Monday from a fire at his home likely died late Friday night or Saturday morning. “It appears at this point to be accidental,” Amherst police Sgt. Dan Jasinski said Tuesday. “The fire began on the couch where he hung out mostly. His medical condition didn’t allow him to [...]
Sheffield home damaged by fire
SHEFFIELD — A Sheffield home sustained heavy smoke damage from a kitchen fire Tuesday evening. Firefighters from Sheffield, Sheffield Lake, Sheffield Township and Avon responded to the fire at 5:16 p.m. in the 5000 block of Fitch Drive. The fire was under control at 5:34, the Sheffield Township Fire Department reported. No one was home [...]
Mayor Grace defeats recall effort — 58 percent to 42 percent
ELYRIA — Mayor Bill Grace will return to his corner office at City Hall today as he has done for the last 10 years. Tuesday’s recall election in which voters said they wanted Grace to continue as mayor, was a moment in history. It was the first time an elected mayor faced a possible mid-term [...]
RECALL: Grace supporters call recall a waste of money
ELYRIA — The East Park Recreation Center saw a steady stream of voters Tuesday afternoon, many of which are in support of Mayor Bill Grace. Shortly before 2:30 p.m. Wilson Howe, 45, of Vassar Avenue cast his ballot and said he did so in favor of Grace. “He has done as good of a job [...]
VA says it’s staying at St. Joe’s; new management announced at news conference
LORAIN — The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs announced its intention to remain at St. Joseph’s Community Center when it joined other federal and local officials at a press conference today to formally announce the center’s new management. Today marked the first time the VA has officially stated its intentions to remain as one of [...]
Amherst fatal fire looks like it was accidental
AMHERST — Early indications are that a disabled man found dead Monday from a fire at his home likely died late Friday night or Saturday morning. “It appears at this point to be accidental,” Amherst Police Sgt. Dan Jasinski said today. “The fire began on the couch where he hung out mostly. His medical condition [...]
RECALL: Voters view vote as referendum on Grace administration decision
ELYRIA — For some, today’s vote is viewed as a referendum on the decisions the administration has made in regards to cuts to both the Police and Fire departments. At the Washington Avenue Christian Church, the safety forces were on the minds of many as they walked inside to cast their vote around 1 p.m. [...]