Archive for March 6th, 2010
Indians off to 2-0 start after beating Reds again
Indians (2-0) 4, Reds (0-2) 2 Hits: David Huff, who is one of a number of candidates for the final two spots in the rotation, was impressive in his first exhibition start, blanking the Reds on two hits, while striking out three. … Mitch Talbot, also in the rotation mix, followed Huff with two [...]
MLB commissioner Bud Selig speaks in Goodyear
MLB Commissioner Bud Selig made his first trip to Goodyear Ballpark and came away impressed. “In 1970, I think we had a half of a field (in Arizona),” Selig said. “This is remarkable. I think it’s a testament to all the people involved and a testament to baseball’s popularity.” Selig also touched on a number [...]
EC and Southview girls win district basketball titles
The Elyria Catholic girls basketball team won its first-ever district title Saturday with a 61-59 overtime victory over No. 1-seeded Loudonville. The Panthers will make their first regional appearance this week in Division III. The Southview Saints beat Cloverleaf in Division I to win the district and reach regionals. It is the final season for [...]
Selig stops by
MLB commissioner Bud Selig paid a visit to Goodyear Ballpark on Saturday, discussing a number of subjects. They included the prospect of HGH testing, condensing the regular season to avoid inclement weather in the World Series, the possibility of big leaguers competing in the Olympics and Cleveland GM mark Shapiro’s contribution to the newly-formed on-the field committee.
Injury updates for Brown and Grilli
It was bad news again for first baseman/outfielder Jordan Brown and relief pitcher Jason Grilli, both of whom were injured prior to the Indians exhibition opener against the Reds on Friday. Both are expected to undergo surgery, Brown sustaining a meniscus tear in his right knee, while Grilli sustained what head trainer Lonnie Soloff called a [...]
Obituaries for March 6, 2010
Clara Mae (Carol) Baker Lillian D. Hobbs Donald E. Hamm Kathleen Schuster-Hangauer Ballard Lowell Taylor John E. Steidl Denise A. Novotny Kenneth Orlando Smay, Jr. Betty Susie Sponsler Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle E-edition at: http://www.chroniclet.com/ChroniclEdition/
State wrestling: Final four go for gold tonight
COLUMBUS – It was already special when 10 of the area’s 14 state qualifiers found their way onto podiums during Friday’s competition, but having four battling for state championships in tonight’s finals is a strong statement. Coming away with semifinal victories were Keystone sophomore Brian Spangler, Elyria senior Kodie Egnor, University School senior Brad Wukie [...]
State wrestling notes: Several from area still looking for their place in the sun
COLUMBUS – While the spotlight will shine on the finalists tonight, six area wrestlers will battle this morning to determine which step on the podium they will stand during the closing medal ceremony. Advancing to the consolation quarterfinals – and staying alive for a placement between third and sixth – are North Olmsted senior Chriss [...]
Browns: Cribbs’ spirits on rise after healthy raise
BEREA – In the end, the logic was simple: Joshua Cribbs deserved a raise. After a year of griping that he was underpaid, the Browns finally agreed and restructured the final three years of Cribbs’ deal. Instead of making a little more than $2 million over the next three years, Cribbs will get close to [...]
Cavaliers rally to beat Pistons; Detroit’s Stuckey stable after apparent seizure
CLEVELAND – There was a period where LeBron James didn’t care about the game. But once it was learned that Detroit guard Rodney Stuckey was OK, James got back to work and led the Cavaliers to a 99-92 win over the Pistons on Friday night at Quicken Loans Arena. Stuckey had an apparent seizure during [...]
Boys basketball: Brookside upsets Holy Name in overtime
WESTLAKE – Every tournament should have a Cinderella and it seems the Brookside Cardinals have decided to embrace that role during their run in the Westlake Division II district. That was clearly the case Friday night as the Cardinals knocked off fourth-seeded Holy Name, 60-56, in overtime. Brookside, which led through most of the game [...]
Indians: Injuries sideline pair of prospects
GOODYEAR, Ariz. – It didn’t take long for bad news to arrive at Indians spring training camp. Just prior to the exhibition opener against the Reds at Goodyear Ballpark on Friday – a 9-2 Cleveland win – first baseman/outfielder Jordan Brown and relief pitcher Jason Grilli sustained right knee injuries. Both players were taken off [...]
Hearing to halt construction on LORCO line postponed until May
ELYRIA – Work will continue on the controversial sewer line being built by the Lorain County Rural Wastewater District after a hearing on Eaton Township’s request to halt construction that had been set for Friday was postponed until May. It took nearly two hours of meetings in the chambers of Lorain County Common Pleas Judge [...]
Welder injured at LaGrange factory
LAGRANGE – A welder’s leg was injured Friday morning when a 2,300-pound metal frame fell on it at a Commerce Drive metal fabricating firm. The 53-year-old man, whose name was not available, was flown to MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland following the accident that occurred about 10:15 a.m. at Mader Dampers. He was working with [...]
Matthew Cecil takes top spot in C-T’s Spelling Bee
AMHERST – Two Amherst Junior High students faced off for the title in Friday night’s West Region semifinal of The Chronicle-Telegram Spelling Bee at Amherst Junior High. In the end, Matthew Cecil won when friend and schoolmate Michael Prieto misspelled “addenda.” Matthew spelled it correctly, then correctly spelled “sorceress” for the victory. “This is one [...]
In Sheffield, Strickland stresses importance of home-grown jobs and businesses
SHEFFIELD – Gov. Ted Strickland was visibly impressed Friday as he toured ADI Wind and saw the company’s prototype gearbox for wind turbines – a patent-pending invention that could make manufacturing turbines cheaper at the same time output is increased. “This company is doing very significant things,” Strickland said. “It’s a home-grown company, and they [...]
Bright idea 40 years in the making
OBERLIN – An idea that took almost 40 years to come to light was celebrated Friday at the opening of the headquarters of GreenField Solar Corp. in Oberlin. The enthusiasm of father Bernard Sater and son Neil Sater was contagious as the business community and local legislators turned out to celebrate Bernard Sater’s design for [...]
Doctor found guilty of wife’s cyanide death
CLEVELAND – A doctor accused of lacing his wife’s calcium supplement with cyanide so he could be with his mistress was convicted Friday of aggravated murder. The jury heard weeks of testimony before returning the verdict against Dr. Yazeed Essa, 41. His wife, Rosemarie Essa, collapsed while driving Feb. 24, 2005, and crashed her car [...]
North Ridgeville police, fire look for raise, contract
NORTH RIDGEVILLE – The city’s police officers and firefighters say they want a new contract and a raise, but their chances of seeing even slightly fatter paychecks hinge on three replacement levies this May. City officials are beginning to discuss budget requests with police, fire and other departments, but serious contract talks will be on [...]
Former prison officer enters plea
ELYRIA – A former Lorain Correctional Institution corrections officer pleaded no contest Friday to theft in office for lying about time off to serve with the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Prosecutors argued in court documents that Marvin Vaughn, 38, was paid by the state for his military leave, but never showed up for military duty [...]
Businessman gives advice at LCCC luncheon/symposium
ELYRIA – The United States must keep innovating to compete in a world economy, Lorain native Josue “Joe” Robles told a crowd at Lorain County Community College on Friday. China expects to graduate 600,000 engineers this year and India about 300,000, while America “will be lucky” if we graduate 10,000 engineers, said Robles, who spent [...]
Vermilion school system announces 34 job cuts
VERMILION – Thirty-four employees won’t have jobs with the Vermilion Schools next school year. The cuts are the first part of the district’s ambitious plan to save an estimated $4 million in each of the next two years to stave off projected deficits. The plan also calls for shrinking the district from four to three [...]