Archive for February, 2010
Elyria Council gets look at budget
ELYRIA — Monday night City Council’s Finance Committee got a first look at the 2010 permanent budget, a working document that spells out how the city will use and spend tax dollars this year. This year, city Auditor Ted Pileski, Safety Service Director Chris Eichenlaub and all city department heads worked for weeks on a [...]
Ford Road bridge closed till at least 2011
ELYRIA — Funds to fix the Ford Road bridge may not come until 2011 at the earliest and 2013 at the latest, city officials said. The one-lane bridge, which spans the Black River and has been a crossing point between Midway Boulevard and Gulf Road since 1953, closed in December 2008 because it is in [...]
Lorain auditor increases revenue estimate
LORAIN — Lorain City Auditor Ron Mantini estimated an increase of nearly $6.5 million in revenue for the city’s general fund for 2010 during a Finance Committee meeting Monday night. But Mayor Tony Krasienko is anticipating a financially tight year similar to 2009. The increase is almost entirely due to grant money, which is already [...]
Avon Council OKs land for new park
AVON — The Miller Nature Preserve took another step forward Monday as Avon City Council voted unanimously to authorize a special use permit to Lorain County Metro Parks to turn the 78 acres of donated land into a park. Plans for Avon’s first Metro Park, located at state Route 83 and West Park Road, include [...]
Police log for Feb. 9, 2010
Elyria police Sunday, Feb. 7 1:23 p.m. – 300 block Broad St., a man reported his brother hit him. 3:30 p.m. – 1000 block Chestnut Commons, Adam Fankhauser, 26, Vermilion, charged with the theft of a red dot scope from Wal-Mart. 3:32 p.m. – 300 block Furnace St., a woman reported someone stole her Nintendo [...]
Man avoids prison in drug trafficking case
ELYRIA — A Wakeman man avoided prison Monday during his sentencing hearing on drug trafficking and other charges. Jack Ecker, 49, was sentenced to three years of probation. He pleaded guilty in November to drug trafficking, possession of drugs, possession of criminal tools, possession of drug paraphernalia and carrying a concealed weapon. Police have said [...]
Lorain High smoke stack coming down on Thursday
LORAIN — Lorain City Schools has been notified by Demex Group Inc. that the Lorain High School smoke stack will be coming down on Thursday, starting at 9 a.m. The start time may be approximate based on weather or contractor problems. Call the district at (440) 233-2213 with any questions.
Blind lawyer loses lawsuit against state
A blind Elyria attorney has lost his lawsuit against the state agency he said recommended an assistant who eventually stole $22,478 from him. Carl Rose contended that the Ohio Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation should have performed a background check on Nancy Haylor before a case worker suggested her to him as a potential assistant. But [...]
Local family appears on ‘Family Feud’
When Olmsted Township resident Jodi Dixon signed her family up online to audition for game show “Family Feud,” the 1990 Midpark High School graduate didn’t expect much. At best, perhaps the family would have fun trying out and maybe come away with a memory of a lifetime. “It was last summer when I had heard [...]
Elyria asking homeowners to keep hydrants clear
ELYRIA — After last weekend’s snowstorm, hundreds of city fire hydrants are buried under several inches of snow — or feet, when you factor in what has been plowed on top of them — and firefighters must spend extra time digging each out before they can attach fire hoses in the case of a fire. [...]
It’s official: Cleveland is worst winter city
CLEVELAND — Snow on the way won’t help two Ohio cities that have found themselves on a Web site’s new list of the nation’s ten worst winter weather cities. Cleveland ranks No. 1 for bad winters, according to Forbes.com. The Forbes magazine Web site says Cleveland winters require endurance, with frigid temperatures and an average [...]
NASCAR analysis: Hype aside, Danica has real potential
By Jenna Fryer, The Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Here’s something to consider: Maybe Danica Patrick is a pretty good race car driver. She certainly has her detractors, the ones who have dismissed her as nothing more than a well-marketed, attractive female who has tallied all of one victory in five seasons of IndyCar [...]
Obituaries for Feb. 9, 2010
Janet E. Daley Lawrence E. Walkden Marjorie A. Kenska Lois H. Smith Ruby Berki Richard F. Eastman Steve Kobasher Rose Marie Renick Anna Mirth Catherine A. Miller Norma J. Yafanaro Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle E-edition at: http://www.chroniclet.com/ChroniclEdition/
Mo says West will play vs. Nets
INDEPENDENCE — Cavaliers coach Mike Brown wouldn’t confirm it, but injured point guard Mo Williams said Monday that fellow injured guard Delonte West would play Tuesday night against New Jersey. West, who has missed the last eight games with a fractured ring finger on his left hand, went through a full practice at Cleveland Clinic [...]
National Weather Service declares winter storm warning starting at noon tomorrow
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for all of northern Ohio, including Lorain County, that will be in effect from noon tomorrow through 7 p.m. Wednesday. A winter storm watch previously issued will no longer be in effect. Forecasters say another winter storm is on the way that could leave the [...]
Man pleads not guilty in fatal West River Road crash
ELYRIA — A Mexican national pleaded not guilty at his arraignment today to involuntary manslaughter and other charges in connection with a fatal car crash in December. Emelio Hernandez Perez is also charged with aggravated vehicular homicide and DUI in the crash, which left 65-year-old Neil Jalowiec dead. Police said the 23-year-old Perez was at [...]
15 Minutes: Steve Griffea cooks, carves ice
Steve Griffea Age: 54 Lives: Elyria What is your profession? I’m an executive chef at DeLuca’s Place in the Park. What is your style of cooking? Basically I try to “cook around the world.” I incorporate in my profession just about every dish you could think of. List some basic cuisines you touch upon. American; [...]
Obituaries for Feb. 8, 2010
LOIS M. GAINES STEVE KOBASHER TERESA SEALS RICHARD F. EASTMAN EDWARD H. WARNER Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle E-edition at: http://www.chroniclet.com/ChroniclEdition/
Saints 31, Colts 17: New Oleans wins it all
MIAMI, Fla. — The ultimate underdogs, they ain’t. Not anymore. The Saints are Super Bowl champions now. Who Dat? Try Drew Brees, Sean Payton and a team that has reversed its embarrassing past, carrying an entire city to the top with it. Put away those paper bags forever. Brees and the Saints rallied to upset [...]
Bowling: Keystone girls, Ridgeville boys win tourney titles
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — Domination was the order of the day at the 10th annual North Shore Bowling Conference Tournament at Brunswick Zone. The Keystone girls won for the third straight time and the North Ridgeville boys for the second time in three years as both teams dominated the three regular games, forcing all challengers into [...]
Super Bowl analysis: Brees, Saints a perfect fit
By Jim Litke, The Associated Press MIAMI — Drew Brees grew up in Texas and started playing for pay in faraway San Diego. But he made New Orleans his home and its cause uniquely his own. After 43 years of futility and one of the finest quarterbacking performances ever delivered in a Super Bowl, he [...]
Midview Schools to try for 7.5-mill levy
GRAFTON — The Midview Schools Board of Education agreed on a millage amount Sunday for a proposed levy members said is needed to keep the district in the black, Superintendent John Kuhn said. The board is expected to vote Wednesday evening on whether to put the emergency 10-year, 7.5-mill levy on the May 4 ballot. [...]
New restaurant ready to celebrate Chinese new year
AVON LAKE — Happy new year! Chinese new year, that is. The Year of the Ox is going out with a bang Saturday at Mark Pi’s China Gate in Avon Lake as the restaurant plans some treats for patrons. Owner Tanya Kung said the event will begin at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. There will be a [...]
Many unaware of Lorain snow ban
LORAIN — An emergency snow ban on street parking was issued over the weekend, but not before some residents got into trouble for ignoring it, Police Chief Cel Rivera said Sunday night. The emergency snow ban was in effect from noon Saturday through 3 p.m. Sunday so city street crews could clear the 9 inches [...]
Road closed after truck hits pole
LORAIN — Police expect to charge a Lorain man with failure to control and leaving the scene of an accident after he took down a utility pole and shut down East Erie Avenue on Sunday in Lorain. Police said Scott Wicker was westbound on East Erie in a white Chevrolet pickup truck when he struck [...]