Archive for January, 2010
Gov. Strickland’s State of State aims high with little funding
COLUMBUS — The state’s dire economic situation was the focus of the State of the State address today, as Gov. Ted Strickland proposed modest initiatives and a number of new committees aimed at pulling Ohio out of the recession. New spending programs are typically a hallmark of a governor’s annual address to lawmakers. The best [...]
Man sentenced to 19 years for home invasion
ELYRIA — A Lorain man convicted of taking part in an armed home invasion in which a woman was tied up and struck with a gun was sentenced to 19 years in prison Monday by Common Pleas Judge Christopher Rothgery. A jury deliberated about four hours before convicting Angel M. Cruz, 20, of kidnapping, aggravated [...]
Lorain Council to consider job growth legislation
LORAIN — Council’s Federal Programs Committee unanimously voted Monday to send legislation establishing a Job Creation Incentive Program that would entice new businesses to Lorain with tax rebates to Council for approval. “I think we all agree it’s all about jobs,” Mayor Tony Krasienko said. The program would offer qualifying companies a 50 percent payroll [...]
Unemployment rates steady from November to December
December unemployment figures for Lorain County released this morning were virtually unchanged from November. Lorain County’s jobless rate was 9.5 percent in both November and December. Lorain County unemployment in December 2008 was 7.9 percent. In the city of Elyria, unemployment was 9.7 percent in December, down only slightly from 9.8 percent in November. Elyria’s [...]
About 20 workers laid off at Sheffield Sam’s Club
About 20 workers have been laid off from the Sheffield Sam’s Club, as the company turns over the task of in-store product demonstrations to an outside marketing company. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will cut about 11,200 jobs at Sam’s Club warehouses nationwide. A local employee who said she had been laid off but did not want [...]
Astronaut with North Ridgeville ties to be in town tomorrow
NASA astronaut and North Ridgeville High grad Charlie Hobaugh will be in town tomorrow, along with fellow members of the STS-129 shuttle mission he commanded. Hobaugh, pilot Barry Wilmore, mission specialists Leland Melvin, Randy Bresnik and Mike Foreman, whose hometown is Wadsworth, and Bobby Satcher will kick off their visit at 10 a.m. at the [...]
Obituaries for Jan. 26, 2010
Winifred A. Beckloff Ronald Demich Jerry L. “Butch” Powell Paul L. Skinner Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle E-edition at: http://www.chroniclet.com/ChroniclEdition/
Cavaliers 92, Heat 91: LeBron steals it, seals it
MIAMI — LeBron James and Dwyane Wade walked off the court at halftime, smiling toward each other after an epic performance worthy of superstars. At game’s end, only James left happy. James hit two free throws after a scary tumble and blow to the head with 4.1 seconds left for the winning points, and Wade [...]
16-year-old boy charged with North Ridgeville murder
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — Police have arrested a 16-year-old male on a charge of murder in connection with the death of Duane Hurley, 55, whose body was found by police Friday in his Ronald Drive home. Police Chief Rick Thomas released few details surrounding the arrest other than to say the teen is a North Ridgeville [...]
Girls basketball: Focused EC rips Clearview
ELYRIA — Elyria Catholic didn’t waste any time setting the tone Monday night against Clearview. Not only did the Panthers force the Clippers into seven turnovers in their first 10 possessions, at the other end of the floor EC hit four of its first five shots and never looked back in a 75-30 non-conference blowout. [...]
Baby sitter indicted on rape charges
ELYRIA — A 22-year-old Columbia Township man has been indicted on rape and other charges in connection with allegations he sexually assaulted children he was baby sitting. Christopher Mansell faces one count of rape and five counts of gross sexual imposition. Mansell has been in the Lorain County Jail since Dec. 28, when he was [...]
Browns analysis: Fans have to live with the pain
It’s always something. Championship Sunday is the best day on the NFL calendar, but Browns fans can never fully enjoy the two games loaded with the ultimate drama — a Super Bowl bid hanging in the balance. Before all the guys and gals in their Browns sweatshirts and hats could get comfortable on the couch [...]
Smart scheduling kept Obama security costs down
ELYRIA — Locking down the city and helping the Secret Service safeguard President Barack Obama was not a costly venture for local law enforcement although several agencies worked long hours leading up to Friday’s historic event. In Elyria, where money is tight and every dollar spent is being scrutinized, Mayor Bill Grace said the overtime [...]
Oberlin police officer treated after crash
OBERLIN — An Oberlin police officer was treated and released from Allen Memorial Hospital following a crash Monday afternoon at Oberlin Road and state Route 511. According to a report from Oberlin police, Sgt. Steve Chapman was driving his patrol car eastbound on Route 511 around 3:43 p.m. when he was struck in the intersection [...]
Fans show hometown Olympian lots of love
AVON — At around 10 p.m. Monday, chants of “U-S-A,” “U-S-A” could be heard coming from the Creekside Brewhouse and Tavern on Detroit Road. They were for the guest of honor, USA women’s hockey goalie Brianne McLaughlin. An Elyria native and Elyria Catholic graduate, McLaughlin will head to Colorado Springs for final Olympic preparations this [...]
Elyria fire union goes to Council on safety concerns
ELYRIA — The International Association of Fire Fighters Local 474, which represents 52 Elyria firefighters, is pulling out a never-before-used article of their contract that allows them to bring safety recommendations to the City Council Public Safety Committee in hopes of change. Monday evening, Dean Marks, the union’s president, addressed the five-member committee and requested [...]
Prosecutors, defense argue over jury picking for Diar resentencing
ELYRIA — Prosecutors filed court documents Monday in preparation for the resentencing of Nicole Diar, whose death sentence in the killing of her 4-year-old son was overturned by the Ohio Supreme Court in December 2008. Visiting Judge Judith Cross will preside over the new sentencing hearing that is expected to involve a new jury. The [...]
Hockey notes: Cup hopefuls need wins
Two steps forward and one step back. Amherst got itself back in the race for the Baron Cup, beating Olmsted Falls on Sunday night to complete a 2-0 week in league play. Only a few hours later, Amherst (and Olmsted Falls, and Brecksville) were dealt a blow to their hopes of earning a Baron Cup [...]
You break it, you buy it: Knocking down a light pole will cost you
ELYRIA — If you hit a light pole on state Route 57, it’s going to cost you. City officials said they are not absorbing the cost to repair any of the 370, 250-watt lights if motorists careen into them as they traverse the thoroughfare. The poles each cost about $2,200, which includes installation. Right now, [...]
Police log for Jan. 26, 2010
Lorain police Sunday, Jan. 24 5:03 p.m. – 400 block W. 6th St., computer stolen from residence. 8:41 p.m. – 200 block W. 23rd St., a 14-year-old Lorain boy was charged with domestic violence for hitting and spitting at his sister during an argument. 9:24 p.m. – 1300 block Euclid Ave., theft of Zune MP3 [...]
Sheffield moves toward sewer rate increase
SHEFFIELD — Village Council sent legislation increasing sewer rates 7 percent to a third reading Monday night. The increase is part of a five-year agreement reached December 2008 among North Ridgeville, Avon and Sheffield when North Ridgeville first announced it needed to raise rates 35 percent to keep the French Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant [...]
Midview to discuss levy Wednesday
GRAFTON — The Midview school board is expected to discuss putting a levy on the ballot at its meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the library of West Elementary School. Two previous attempts to pass levies failed in recent years, and the district cut its budget. Now a deficit is looming in 2011 unless [...]
No decision yet on Lorain mayor’s accidental veto
Lorain Mayor Tony Krasienko said Monday a legal opinion as to whether he inadvertently vetoed legislation giving two west-side areas a property tax break could come this morning. City Law Director Pat Riley was asked to research if Krasienko’s signature on a typed letter vetoing an ordinance takes precedence over a handwritten version of the [...]
2 crashes shut down East River, send woman to hospital
SHEFFIELD — Separate two-car accidents within minutes of each other sent one person to the hospital and shut down East River Road in the village for a little less than an hour this morning. Rescuers responded to the first accident, two cars that hit each other sideways near Carter Lumber, about 5:20 a.m. As cars [...]
High school roundup: Ridgeville, Wellington, Buckeye bowlers win
LORAIN — The Rangers stayed undefeated. And by that, we mean, all the Rangers stayed undefeated. All four North Ridgeville bowling teams improved to 12-0 on the season Monday with wins over Firelands at Rebman Rec. Collin Oliva had a 259 game and a 469 two-game series to lead the boys to a 2,421-2,069 win. [...]