Archive for April, 2010
PRIMARY 2010 – COUNTY COMMISSIONER: REPUBLICANS
Two Republicans seeking Blair’s seat What would you do as a county commissioner to bring jobs to the county? Corbin: County commissioners need to take the lead, not follow. Without bringing in the townships and villages, Lorain County will remain the county of Elyria and the city of Lorain. A business that locates into Lorain [...]
PRIMARY 2010 – COUNTY COMMISSIONER: DEMOCRATS
Six Democrats line up to fill the post of retiring Betty Blair Lorain County Commissioner Betty Blair’s decision to retire at the end of the year has touched off a crowded campaign. Six Democrats are vying in May for the chance to face the winner of the Republican primary, which has two candidates. The winner [...]
Princess profiles: Meet Mexican princess Valeria Vargas
Name: Valeria Vargas Age: 16 Nationality: Mexican Sponsor: The Guadalupe Society of Sacred Heart Chapel Parents: Maria and Guadalupe Vargas High school/college: Early College High School Costume: “My costume was made with love by the help of my aunt, and the decorations were brought from Mexico. The accessories also are traditionally worn by upper class [...]
PRIMARY 2010 – OHIO HOUSE 58TH DISTRICT: DEMOCRATS
3 are competing to face incumbent Boose Three Democratic contenders for the 58th District in the Ohio House of Representatives—Gregory Davidson, George Mays and Kyle Wilson—will meet in the primary election, with the winner moving on to November to face Republican incumbent candidate Terry Boose, R-Norwalk. Wilson could not be reached for response. How should [...]
PRIMARY 2010 – OHIO HOUSE 56TH DISTRICT: DEMOCRATS
Four Democrats vying to fill Koziura’s seat There are four Democrats seeking to represent the 56th District in the Ohio House of Representatives, a seat that’ll be open since longtime U.S. Rep Joe Koziura cannot run again due to term limits. The winner will face Henry S. Lewandowski Jr., a Republican from Lorain, in November. [...]
PRIMARY 2010 – 13TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: REPUBLICANS
Crowded field of six is competing for nomination as 13th District’s rep What is the most important issue facing the district right now and how would you address it? Brihan: Once Congress passed Obamacare, repealing it became the most important issue. Currently, you, the patient are in charge of selecting the course of action regarding [...]
PRIMARY 2010 – 13TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: DEMOCRATS
Incumbent Sutton challenged by veteran Eight candidates—two Democrats and six Republicans—seeking to represent the 13th District in the U.S. House of Representatives will be winnowed down in the May 4 primaries. U.S. Rep. Betty Sutton, D-Copley Township, faces a primary opponent and six Republicans are seeking their party’s nomination. What is the most important issue [...]
PRIMARY 2010 – 9TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: REPUBLICANS
Economy the prime issue among Republican congressional hopefuls What is the most important issue facing the district right now and how would you address it? Iott: The most important issue is the economy, and creating an atmosphere where the private sector has the incentive to grow and create more jobs. I would push for less [...]
PRIMARY 2010 – 9TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: LIBERTARIANS
Two candidates vying for November slot What is the most important issue facing the district right now and how would you address it? Jaffe: Jobs, the economy and taxes. I feel all three of them are directly linked. We don’t just need lower taxes but tax reform. The system and rates we have now are [...]
PRIMARY 2010 – 9TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: DEMOCRATS
Business owner challenges 28-year incumbent rep Six candidates, spread over three political parties, seeking to represent the 9th District in the U.S. House of Representatives will be winnowed down in the May 4 primaries. U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Toledo, faces a primary opponent and both the Republican and Libertarian parties have fielded two candidates apiece. [...]
Coroner: Duane Hurley had little or no pulse when stabbed 55 times
ELYRIA — Duane Hurley had little or no pulse when he received some of the 55 stab wounds that covered his body, Lorain County Coroner Paul Matus testified today during the second day of Daniel Kovarbasich’s murder trial. Hurley, 55, was stabbed with a kitchen knife and beaten with a pickle jar on Jan. 22, [...]
Annual area golf guide in today’s paper
Be sure to pick up today’s Chronicle or Medina Gazette in print or read the “E”dition for our annual golf guide, a 16-page special section in today’s paper. This year’s golf guide includes course breakdowns for golf courses and driving ranges in Lorain and Medina counties as well as eastern Erie County and western Cuyahoga [...]
Photos: Lorain police seek man in knife-point pizza shop holdup
LORAIN — Police are looking for a would-be holdup man who came away empty-handed from a late night pizza shop holdup. A man wearing a hooded sweatshirt entered the East of Chicago pizza shop at 1980 Cooper Foster Park Road about 10:45 p.m. Sunday, told a female clerk “I hate to do this to you,” [...]
Militia members seek freedom while court case proceeds
DETROIT — Nine members of a Michigan militia are returning to court to ask a judge to release them while they fight conspiracy and weapons charges. The eight men and one woman have been in federal custody since their arrests about a month ago. Two Ohio men, Kristopher Sickles of Sandusky and Jacob Ward of [...]
Obituaries for April 27, 2010
Catherine M. Kuebler David Charles Hobill Gisele Murello Jack Volpe Laurette T. Murray Marjorie Ann Noll Mary Ann Kelley Mary Rose Susko Paul Thomas Varney Wade L. Wacker Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle E-edition at: http://www.chroniclet.com/ChroniclEdition/
Elyria Sports HOF: Elyria West sprinter Rob Woolbright
It’s only 400 meters, but to Rob Woolbright the distance measures a lifetime of memories and friendships as well as the start of a career in education. Woolbright will be among the inductees to be honored Saturday at the 39th annual Elyria Sports Hall of Fame banquet. The rest of the class: Elyria Catholic football [...]
Focused LeBron simply fantastic: Triple-double follows ‘The Look’
INDEPENDENCE — LeBron James had “The Look” prior to Game 4. Whether it was a glare, a determined stare or an unbelievable focus is open to interpretation, but James’ teammates noticed it, media members noticed it and, by the time the game was over, the Chicago Bulls had been served notice. All James did was [...]
Senators push to get space shuttle for Ohio museum
DAYTON — Ohio’s congressional delegation is urging NASA to send one of the space shuttles to the U.S. Air Force museum after the fleet is retired later this year. A letter signed by Sens. Sherrod Brown and George Voinovich says the museum is in position to share an important chapter in space history. NASA has [...]
Angels 5, Indians 2: Tribe’s hitting slump continues
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Erick Aybar hit his first leadoff homer and Bobby Abreu added a two-run shot, leading Jered Weaver and the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Monday night. Weaver (3-0) allowed a run and seven hits in six innings, striking out seven and walking one. It’s the [...]
VIDEO: Details come out as Daniel Kovarbasich trial starts
ELYRIA — The sexual abuse that Daniel Kovarbasich suffered at the hands of Duane Hurley and the fear of being molested again pushed Daniel to kill Hurley on Jan. 22, defense attorney Jack Bradley said Monday during opening arguments in Daniel’s murder trial. “He does it because of what Duane has done to him and [...]
Future park going back to township
ELYRIA — City officials typically look to find ways to make the city larger through annexation. Rarely do they work to shrink city boundaries by giving a parcel of land back to its original jurisdiction. Yet, that is what is happening as City Council’s Community Development Committee voted Monday evening to grant Elyria Township’s proposal [...]
Lorain residents plead for street repairs
LORAIN — Residents pleaded Monday night with Council’s Streets and Sidewalks Committee to do something about the pothole problem. One couple told the committee their street, Lorain Avenue, is unsafe for walking and bike riding, let alone driving. Service Director Robert Gilchrist promised another resident complaining about the size and number of potholes on Fulton [...]
Charlie Daniels Band, Craig Morgan to headline fair
WELLINGTON — Two well-known country music acts will headline the Lorain County Fair, kicking off a week that will be full of entertainment for the entire family. Monday and Tuesday night of fair week will feature the sounds of the Charlie Daniels Band and Craig Morgan, respectively, each performing one show on the grandstand. For [...]
Mixed martial arts: Silva coming to local event
The local mixed martial arts scene took its biggest leap toward validity Monday morning when CageStars announced that Anderson “The Spider” Silva — considered one of the greatest fighters in the world — will be appearing at the promoter’s next event at Sheffield Village’s Quaker Steak and Lube on June 26. “He is the Mohammed [...]
8 individuals, '66 St. Mary football team Lorain Sports Hall inductees
LORAIN — Eight individuals and the 1966 St. Mary football team will be enshrined into the Lorain Sports Hall of Fame at its 41st annual ceremony at DeLuca’s Place in the Park on May 6. A social hour starts at 5 p.m., followed by the banquet at 6:30. Richard Zvosec, a Lorain Catholic High graduate [...]