Archive for March, 2010
Girls basketball: Three earn All-Ohio special mention
Two seniors and a junior highlighted the area selections to The Associated Press Division III and IV All-Ohio girls basketball teams announced Tuesday. Elyria Catholic’s Emily Taylor, the junior, and Columbia’s Emily Nagle were named special mention in Division III, while Lake Ridge’s Mary Shimko was named special mention in Division IV. The selections were [...]
Browns QB Jake Delhomme makes no excuses for 2009 season
BEREA — New Browns quarterback Jake Delhomme didn’t make any excuses for his poor play with Carolina in 2009. “I didn’t play good football. Very simple,” he said Wednesday in his introductory news conference. “2009 football-wise wasn’t fun. I tried to press way too much. I wasn’t being me.” Delhomme threw a career-high [...]
Fullback Peyton Hillis getting mixed reviews
BEREA — Fullback Peyton Hillis doesn’t have the star power of Brady Quinn — and one NFL insider thinks he might not make the roster in September — but coach Eric Mangini likes what Hillis brings to the Browns offense. “He catches the ball well out of the backfield. He’s 245 pounds. He is a [...]
Jensen Lewis trying to secure job as Tribe Reliever
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Jensen Lewis looked like he was on the fast track to success when he came out of nowhere to fill a pivotal role in the Indians’ bullpen in 2007, then followed that up with another top-shelf season the next year. But after scuffling through a disappointing performance for him and his team [...]
Drop off a personal thank-you to law enforcement
As many as 5,000 law enforcement officers are expected Saturday for the funeral and motorcade for fallen Elyria police officer James Kerstetter. A group of Kerstetter’s friends and community members who have organized to help the Kerstetter family would like to give each of those law enforcement officers a thank you card. The community is [...]
Dad of injured toddler had run-in with mom’s boyfriend
AMHERST — Last month, the father of a 3-year-old who remained in critical condition at a Cleveland hospital on Tuesday and the child’s mother’s boyfriend, who was accused of scalding the boy a year ago, had a confrontation on a city street, police said. Police on Tuesday released the report describing the dispute involving Peter [...]
Obituaries for March 17, 2010
Stephen Joseph Stetz Ann T. Weideman James A. Kerstetter Daniel T. Hall, Sr. Mary Jane Woods Dorothy A. Darovich Eugenie W. Johnson Paul I. Mills Vicki Lynn Kleister Paul E. Fackler Norma Louise Nead Sue M. Banak Warren C. Jeffries, Jr. Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle E-edition at: http://www.chroniclet.com/ChroniclEdition/
Granny D’s pizzeria murder trial opens
ELYRIA — Neil Simpson didn’t hesitate when he gunned down Granny D’s Pizza owner David Kowalczyk, Assistant Lorain County Prosecutor Tony Cillo told jurors Tuesday during opening arguments in Simpson’s capital murder trial. Simpson walked into the Lorain pizzeria on June 23, 2007, hopped over the counter, pointed a black and gray 9 mm semiautomatic [...]
Sudden impact: Sophomore key to Avon Lake’s success
It’s regional tournament week, a time for the seniors on all the teams still in the running for a state championship to come into the limelight. Seniors are the logical choice to do that, thanks to their experience and the desire to end their high school careers on a high note. Yet it is a [...]
Cavaliers 113, Pistons 101: LeBron turns on game late for triple-double
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — LeBron James was shaky early and spectacular late. James had 29 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists for his fourth triple-double of the season, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 113-101 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. “Every point, rebound and assist was needed,” Cavs coach Mike Brown said. [...]
Tribe notes: Westbrook still looks good
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Jake Westbrook’s positive spring training performance continued in earnest Tuesday at Goodyear Ballpark. In what was easily his best outing of the spring, the right-hander allowed just a run on two hits, outpitching back-to-back National League Cy Young award winner Tim Lincecum in a 7-1 win over the Giants. Westbrook, coming back [...]
Group plans to line Abbe with luminaries, flags in tribute to Kerstetter
Friends of Officer James Kerstetter along with residents who want to pay him tribute are attempting to line Abbe Road with luminaries and flags in tribute to him Friday night. They hope to line the road from state Route 57 all the way into Sheffield, part of the route Kerstetter’s family will take between their [...]
Simultaneous fires overnight test Elyria Fire Department
ELYRIA — Simultaneous fires overnight in Elyria left the Fire Department “stretched beyond thin,” according to Capt. Joseph Pronesti. Luckily for everyone involved, both fires were vacant homes. The call for the first fire, in the 900 block of Foster Avenue in Elyria, came in about 3:15, Pronesti said, and firefighters arrived to find the [...]
Salute to the fallen: Sheriff’s Office investigates officer’s death; arrangements pending
ELYRIA — Slain Elyria police Officer James Kerstetter arrived alone at 326 W. 18th Street around 10:30 p.m. Monday night, answering a call that the man living there had exposed himself to a neighbor’s daughter. Kerstetter walked into the home of Garnetta and Ronald Palmer without backup. Moments later he called out for help on [...]
Chief on Kerstetter: ‘One of the best police officers I know, really one of the best persons I know’
Lisa Roberson and Brad Dicken, The Chronicle-Telegram ELYRIA — A day after his death, those whose paths crossed often with slain Officer James Kerstetter said he’ll be remembered as one of the city’s top cops. “He was one of the best police officers I know, really one of the best persons I know,” said Elyria [...]
Friends, co-workers: Incident out of character for accused shooter
ELYRIA — A man looking to kill an Elyria police officer was not the Ronald Palmer known by friends and neighbors. Yet police say the 58-year-old man reacted violently when an officer showed up at his home at 326 W. 18th St. That officer was James Kerstetter, who was the first to respond to a [...]
Outpouring of support for fallen officer
The desire to help the family has prompted some offers to donate all or a portion of the profits from various events to help the family of James Kerstetter. Xtreme Tattoo, 125 Hilliard Road, Elyria, will design a tattoo to honor Kerstetter and donate all proceeds to the memorial fund established for the family. Band [...]
Police log for March 17, 2010
Elyria police Sunday, March 14 10:08 a.m. – 300 block Fuller Road, Fuller Road Community Church, air conditioner parts and copper tubing stolen. 5 p.m. – 1000 block Chestnut Commons Drive, Wal-Mart Supercenter, Robert Reed, 18, of Grafton, charged with the theft of a cell phone charger. County sheriff Thursday, March 11 2:30 a.m. – [...]
Game info from Indians’ win over Giants on Tuesday
Indians (6-3-2) 7, Giants (10-6) 1 Hits: Jake Westbrook worked his best outing of the spring in three starts. He allowed a run on two hits and struck out one. The right-hander started the outing with three perfect innings. … Travis Hafner produced his first extra-base hit of the exhibition season, a three-run double [...]
UPDATE: Slain officer’s body escorted to funeral home
The body of Elyria police Patrolman James Kerstetter arrived at the Bauer-Laubenthal Funeral Home on Chestnut Ridge a few minutes ago — escorted by dozens of police officers. He had been taken to Cuyahoga County for an autopsy. Kerstetter, 43, was gunned down in a West 18th Street home Monday night after police were called [...]
Indians make minor move
The Indians orchestrated a trade Tuesday, acquiring RHP Omar Aguilar from the Brewers for LHP Chuck Lofgren. Milwaukee selected Lofgren in the Rule 5 Draft, and because he will not make the big-league roster, the Brewers had to compensate the Indians. They chose to trade Aguilar rather than return Lofgren to Cleveland. Lofgren, 24, was [...]
Makeshift memorial to slain officer outside Elyria police station
Motorists and pedestrians passing by the Elyria Police Department on West Avenue slowed momentarily or glanced over to see the impromptu memorial set up by people wishing to show their sorrow and compassion for slain Elyria Police Officer James A. Kerstetter. About 10 bouquets of roses, carnations, and other brightly-colored flowers had been left on [...]
Obituaries for March 16, 2010
Ann T. Weideman Lois A. Buttolph Edward F. Matus Eulalie L. Hunter Warren C. Jeffries, Jr. Sally A. Morris Paul E. Fackler James G. Richmond, Sr. Irene C. Butti Florence Edna Fenderson Dorothy A. Darovich Edward James Randall Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle E-edition at: http://www.chroniclet.com/ChroniclEdition/
In memory of James Kerstetter: Leave your tribute to fallen officer
Elyria police officer James Kerstetter was fatally shot in the line of duty Monday, March 15, 2010. Please leave your thoughts, tributes and condolences.
Lorain may lay off 7 firefighters
LORAIN — Seven firefighters will probably be getting pink slips this week after City Council approved a $31.6 million 2010 budget that didn’t include enough money to save those jobs, officials said Monday night. Council members Anne Molnar, D-at large, and Andy Drwal, D-2nd Ward, were the only dissenting votes. Molnar’s attempt to transfer $100,000 [...]