Archive for March, 2010
New OSU custodian who killed co-worker, then self had received a bad job evaluation
COLUMBUS — A new Ohio State University custodial employee who received a bad job evaluation shot two co-workers in a campus maintenance building, killing one of them, and then fatally shot himself, officials said today. Nathaniel Brown, who had been hired in October, arrived for work at the nation’s largest university in dark clothing with [...]
Eaton Township trustee’s husband fills in for fired inspector
EATON TWP. — Eaton Township’s zoning inspector was fired last Tuesday, and the husband of one of the township trustees was named to temporarily replace him at a special meeting Friday. Keith Tollett said he gave a report at the March 2 meeting and was told that he could leave. He said he learned the [...]
Developer wants tax break extended to Midway Mall
ELYRIA — A developer wants to expand a tax incentive for a golf course to include the Midway Mall area, but city leaders said even the mall owners would be surprised by the plan. Owner Bob Corna, who is looking to transform Spring Valley Golf and Athletic Club with the development of assisting-living facilities and [...]
Lotto says Keno is catching up after a sluggish start
COLUMBUS — The Ohio lottery says its Keno game appears to be catching on after a sluggish first year and a half. Lottery Director Kathleen Burke says the game similar to bingo set a sales record on Friday, and three of the last four weeks have been among Keno’s most profitable. Burke told the editorial [...]
Browns trade for Seattle backup QB Seneca Wallace
BEREA — The makeover of the Browns quarterback position began Monday with a trade for Seattle backup Seneca Wallace. The trade is contingent on Wallace passing a physical, which isn’t expected until Wednesday. The Seahawks get an undisclosed draft pick in 2011, believed to be a late-rounder. The deal almost certainly means Derek Anderson will [...]
Cavaliers 97, Spurs 95: Depleted Cavs don’t give up, pull out big win
CLEVELAND — His coach wanting to get him some rest, LeBron James had on a navy blue sports jacket and white dress shirt. Then Antawn Jamison exited the game in the third period when the back of his left knee stiffened up. Shaquille O’Neal is already out, probably for the rest of the regular season [...]
Jake Westbrook OK but rusty in return for Tribe
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Jake Westbrook made his exhibition debut Monday in the Indians’ 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Tucson’s Electric Park. It was the first time the right-hander had faced major league hitters since May 28, 2008, and the results were predictable. Looking rusty, Westbrook, who has been sidelined by Tommy John surgery [...]
Girls basketball regional preview: Southview’s Smith took control at point
When Scott Plzak learned that Tierra Whitfield, his sophomore point guard from last season, was moving to Georgia, he knew who would take her place. Plzak just didn’t know how valuable Tanitra Smith was going to be. “We were at a shootout in Cleveland this summer,” Plzak said. “I don’t know the team Tanitra was [...]
County says it will get around to cashing property tax checks
ELYRIA — If the county hasn’t cashed your property tax check yet, don’t rush to the phone, Lorain County Treasurer Dan Talarek said Monday. Property tax bills were sent out late this year because of glitches in new software being used in the offices of county Auditor Mark Stewart. That delay meant that property tax [...]
Local bomb tech hails ‘Hurt Locker’
GRAFTON — A Grafton man who was in an U.S. Army explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team during the Gulf War was thrilled that “The Hurt Locker” won Best Picture and Best Director at the Academy Awards. Now everyone can see the film about one of the most dangerous jobs in the Army, said Dave Jezewski, [...]
Vehicle hit by South Lorain gunfire
LORAIN — A woman’s vehicle was struck by gunfire Sunday night at the corner of East 30th Street and Pearl Avenue. Residents in the area told police they heard around 12 shots fired about 10:11 p.m. followed by a red Honda leaving the area at a high rate of speed, according to police. One woman [...]
Man arrested after knocking complaints
LORAIN — A Wakeman man was arrested Monday morning after residents in the area of West 8th Street and Oberlin Avenue complained that he was pounding on their doors. Police first encountered 18-year-old Efraen Enamorado about 5:46 a.m. when he flagged down an officer to request a jump for his car. Enamorado was standing in [...]
Hazmat called out for mercury spill at Lorain home
LORAIN — A hazmat crew was called to an East Erie Avenue home Monday after a broken thermometer spilled mercury on the residents. Five to seven people were standing on the front porch of the home, wrapped in blankets, for about an hour beginning about 8 p.m. while crews came out to measure the amount [...]
Police log for March 9, 2010
Lorain police Saturday, March 6 2:44 a.m. – 2200 block E. 28th St., Allen Vroman, 40, of Sheffield Lake, charged with disorderly conduct while intoxicated and public indecency for urinating in a parking lot. 2:10 p.m. – 1700 block Garden Ave., Victor Diaz, 28, of Elyria, charged with domestic violence for fighting with his ex-girlfriend’s [...]
Cavs notes: Brown gives LeBron a much-needed rest
CLEVELAND — When all is said and done, LeBron James will have had six days off. James missed his second straight game Monday when the Cavaliers hosted the San Antonio Spurs. The 6-foot-8, 250-pounder tweaked his right ankle when the Cavaliers beat Detroit on Friday, but stayed in the game following a Cleveland timeout. James [...]
Obituaries for March 9, 2010
Lennis T. Leininger Cora E. Gannon James H. Wulff Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle E-edition at: http://www.chroniclet.com/ChroniclEdition/
Area achievers: Sports news from you
Falcons soar Firelands’ freshman boys basketball team started slowly, but came on strong at the end to down Avon 41-34 in the finals of the West Shore Conference tournament Feb. 24 at Vermilion High School. Firelands (13-2) had more turnovers than points in falling behind 15-3 after a quarter and still trailed 28-19 at halftime. [...]
Browns make deal for quarterback Seneca Wallace
BEREA — The Browns made their first move to fix the quarterback situation, trading Monday for Seahawks quarterback Seneca Wallace. The Browns confirmed an agreement has been reached and is contingent on Wallace passing a physical, likely Wednesday. The Seahawks will receive an undisclosed draft choice in 2011, expected to be a late-rounder. Wallace, 29, is [...]
Shorthanded Cavs still find a way to win
CLEVELAND – His coach wanting to get him some rest, LeBron James had on a navy blue sports jacket and white dress shirt. Then Antawn Jamison exited the game in the third period when the back of his left knee stiffened up. Shaquille O’Neal is already out, probably for the rest of the regular season [...]
Game info from Indians’ win over Diamondbacks
Indians (3-0) 3, Diamondbacks (1-5) 2 Hits: Center fielder Michael Brantley was a home run short of the cycle, accounting for three of the Indians’ seven hits. He scored a run, drove one in and started the game with a triple off Arizona starter Rodrigo Lopez. … Right-hander Yohan Pino, who was acquired in [...]
Westbrook rusty in exhibition debut
GOODYEAR, Ariz. – Jake Westbrook made his exhibition debut Monday against the Diamondbacks at Tucson’s Electric Park. It was the first time the right-hander had faced major league hitters since May 28, 2008, and the results were predictable. Looking rusty, Westbrook, who has been sidelined by Tommy John surgery on his right elbow for nearly [...]
15 Minutes: Tobias Duvall sang national anthem for the president
Tobias Duvall Age: 26 Lives: Elyria Occupation/hobbies: Singer, photographer What’s the most important song you’ve ever sung? I guess “The Star-Spangled Banner.” I sang it a few times — I sang it at the 2009 commencement at Lorain County Community College, for President Barack Obama, and (Sunday) for the Jose Robles’ talk at LCCC. Were [...]
State delays execution after inmate overdoses on pills
COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland today postponed the execution of a convicted killer who managed to take an overdose of pills in his death row cell and was found unconscious just hours before he was to be driven to his execution. Lawrence Reynolds Jr., 43, who was sentenced to die for killing his neighbor in [...]
Bond set for $1 million for father of boys killed in fire
GREENFIELD, Ohio — Authorities have jailed a father after a house fire killed his two young sons in southern Ohio. Wesley Coonrod, 42, was arrested Sunday on two counts of child endangerment. Bond was set Monday at $1 million, and a public defender will be assigned. The fire was reported about 12:30 a.m. Sunday in [...]
Man faces charges after leaving accident scene; at least 2 hurt
ELYRIA — At least two people have been taken to the hospital after a hit-and-run accident this morning at state Route 57 and Gulf Road. The accident, about 11:50 a.m., occurred when a man driving a dark green Pontiac Grand Am ran a red-light and struck a minivan in the intersection. The driver of the [...]