Archive for February, 2010
Midview grad an NYC soap insider
NEW YORK — The globe will keep on turning for Jared Lynch once “As The World Turns” doesn’t when it goes off the air in September. The grandson of Chronicle-Telegram editorial cartoonist Bob Lynch, and son of Jeff and Coni Lynch of Grafton, Jared, 26, was part of a production team that recently won Directors [...]
2 illegal immigrants arrested in meth bust
ELYRIA — A pair of illegal immigrants were arrested Wednesday as part of a four-month investigation into high-grade crystal methamphetamine being brought into Lorain County. The Lorain County Drug Task Force arrested Jesus Maciel-Valadez, 31, during an undercover drug buy in Elyria around 4 p.m. Wednesday. He was caught with 18 ounces — about half [...]
Documents allege city worker defrauded Lorain
ELYRIA — During a two-week period in November and December 2008, a Lorain city utilities worker bilked the city out of extra overtime and “call-out” pay, according to court documents filed Thursday. Pedro Rivera, 45, was indicted last year on 12 felony counts of theft in office and six misdemeanor charges of falsification. On Nov. [...]
Cavs prove many points
CLEVELAND – They’re the best team in the NBA. They should have more All-Stars. They have the real Superman. And they have the best player in the game. If they hadn’t already, the Cavaliers proved a lot of points Thursday night by defeating the Orlando Magic 115-106 at Quicken Loans Arena. “It was a role [...]
Cavs tie franchise record with 13th straight win
CLEVELAND — LeBron James had 32 points, eight rebounds and 13 assists as the Cavaliers tied a franchise record with their 13th straight win, a 115-106 victory over the Orlando Magic on Thursday at Quicken Loans Arena. The game was tied at 96 midway through the fourth quarter, but James sparked a 16-2 Cleveland run [...]
Elyria Council Safety Committee meeting
The Chronicle will stream live video of tonight’s Elyria City Council Safety Committee meeting right here on Chroniclet.com. The meeting was scheduled to discuss safety recommendations brought forth by the firefighters meeting. UPDATE: Live stream not available.
Lorain High smoke stack comes down
The smoke stack at the former Lorain High School site came down this morning. Demolition, by Demex, the company hired by the district, started about 9 a.m., and the smokestack finally came down about 12:20 p.m., according to CT Photo Chief Bruce Bishop who was among a crowd of people who gathered to watch. Check [...]
Elyria man indicted on murder charge in apartment invasion
ELYRIA — An Elyria man has been indicted on murder and other charges in connection with a botched robbery late last year that left two dead and a third man injured. Brady Phillips, 38, face two counts each of murder, aggravated robbery and aggravated burglary, six counts of felonious assault. He is also facing charges [...]
Three teens held in knife attack
LORAIN — Three teenagers are accused of beating and robbing a Lorain man at knife point of his cell phone early Tuesday, according to a police report. Eddie Ortiz, 18, of Lorain, was charged with aggravated robbery, possession of criminal tools, carrying a concealed weapon, identity fraud and obstructing official business for his role in [...]
Final phase of Colorado Avenue widening is OK’d
ELYRIA — The final phase of the widening of Colorado Avenue was approved Wednesday by the Lorain County commissioners. County Engineer Ken Carney said the $4.4 million project will be paid for entirely by federal stimulus money. Originally, 80 percent of the project was to be funded by the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency. The [...]
Lorain strikes deal to settle legal bills
LORAIN — City Auditor Ron Mantini said Wednesday a loan may be the best opportunity for the city to settle more than $300,000 in outstanding legal bills to a Columbus firm. City Law Director Pat Riley is recommending the city come up with more than $300,000 to settle outstanding legal bills with Vorys, Sater, Seymour [...]
Weather scraps local schedule: Girls basketball games rescheduled
Wednesday’s continuation of wintry weather forced the postponement of 13 girls basketball games, leaving only three to be played. Eleven of the postponed games have been rescheduled. In addition, the North Coast League swim meet to be held at Oberlin College was postponed a second time and will not be made up. Elyria Catholic athletic [...]
Changes, but still a challenge: Magic still tough rival for Cavs
INDEPENDENCE — This isn’t the same Orlando Magic team that defeated the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals a year ago. Of course, it’s not the same Cleveland team, either. Whether Orlando is better or worse depends on who is asked and, ultimately, what happens in the 2010 postseason. The same can be said of [...]
Swimming notebook: Locals gear up for sectional competition
North Olmsted senior Jeff Mackey is among many area athletes with high hopes at this weekend’s sectional competition. The two-time Division I state qualifier didn’t win sectional titles at Lakewood last year in the 50 free and 100 free, but Mackey came through well enough at districts to qualify to state with a pair of [...]
Browns’ Holmgren hires Gil Haskell to be adviser
BEREA — Browns president Mike Holmgren hired an old friend to be his trusted confidant. Gil Haskell, who has coached for more than 30 years in college and the NFL, was hired Wednesday as senior adviser to the president. Haskell most recently spent nine seasons with the Seattle Seahawks when Holmgren was coach. Haskell was [...]
OSU basketball moves into tie for first
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Ohio State coach Thad Matta thought his team could overpower Indiana. The Buckeyes followed the game plan perfectly. On a night when Buckeyes star Evan Turner was held in check, William Buford scored 21 points, Dallas Lauderdale matched his career high with 14 and No. 13 Ohio State routed the Hoosiers 69-52 [...]
Daytona 500: Is NASCAR’s biggest race getting lost in the shuffle this year?
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — As NASCAR’s biggest race of the year, the Daytona 500 isn’t used to being the attention-starved kid turning back flips in the corner and yelling, “Look at me!” This year, it might want to have Carl Edwards on call. With mainstream sports fans still talking about the New Orleans Saints’ Super [...]
Elyria Council wary about possible tax hike try
ELYRIA — Mayor Bill Grace is telling the community it is time for city leaders to start talking about a tax. That’s news to the City Council. The ink isn’t even dry on the 2010 budget, and Council members said Wednesday they are wondering why the words “income tax increase” are being mentioned before they [...]
Snow day spells cold fun for kids, digging out for adults
Yesterday was a day off school for many area children, thanks to the snow that passed through late Tuesday and Wednesday. It wasn’t the paralyzing sort of storm that affected Washington, D.C. Some children took advantage by bundling up and heading to their favorite sledding spots. Others kept warm inside. And the adults? Well, they [...]
NOACA reps for townships OK’d by county
ELYRIA — Columbia Township Trustee Dale Rundle was named to the board of the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency on Wednesday by the Lorain County commissioners as part of a deal they hope will end a feud with township officials from across the county. Rundle will replace the commissioners’ controversial first choice for the post, [...]
Elyria wants to be part of high-speed Google Web project
ELYRIA — Google wants to launch a pilot program to bring ultra-high-speed broadband networks to cities on a trial basis. Mayor Bill Grace would like Elyria to be one of those cities. “That’s where the world economy is heading, and anything we can do to advance that infrastructure and possibly lead the curve is where [...]
Judge rules LaGrange food co-op must receive a state license
ELYRIA — A LaGrange food cooperative is a retail food establishment and must be licensed, a county judge ruled Wednesday in a controversial case that sparked accusations that the government was overstepping its authority. John and Jacqueline Stowers, who operate the Manna Storehouse on state Route 303, had argued they were a private cooperative that [...]
Elyria councilman running for county commissioner
ELYRIA — Elyria city Councilman Victor Stewart III, D-at large, is joining the race for Lorain County commissioner today. Stewart said Wednesday evening that he will file the paperwork today to be on the ballot for the May 4 primary election to replace the retiring Betty Blair. He is the fourth Democrat to join the [...]
Police log for Feb. 11, 2010
Elyria police Tuesday, Feb. 9 5:30 a.m. – 400 block Furnace St., Randolph Stiles, 49, of Elyria, charged with breaking and entering and receiving stolen property for having several stolen snow blowers in his garage. 2:03 p.m. – 500 block Denison Ave., a woman reported someone stole her credit card and made three unauthorized purchases [...]
Repo man charged with menacing
LORAIN — A Vermilion repo man was arrested on menacing charges after trying to repossess a car, police said. Steven Wilson, 35, who works for Iron City Recovery, was trying to repossess a vehicle Monday afternoon when he showed up at the workplace of a 36-year-old Lorain woman, went inside and “screamed” at her about [...]