Archive for April, 2010
Cavs notes: Jamison’s style helping Cavs to goal
INDEPENDENCE — Antawn Jamison’s array of floaters and runners can look kind of funny, but they’re downright hysterical when 7-foot-1, 325-pound Cavaliers center Shaquille O’Neal tries to duplicate them. “Shaq is the worst,” a laughing Jamison said Monday at Cleveland Clinic Courts. “He’s in practice trying to do it and he never comes close.” When [...]
Vermilion pulls support for ‘scenic river’ status
VERMILION — City Council Monday night became the fourth political body to rescind its support for a study to determine whether a section of the Vermilion River can be designated as a “scenic river” by the state. The vote, which rescinded support Council gave in 2007 for the study to get under way, was entirely [...]
Proposal to save firefighters’ jobs heads back to Lorain Council
LORAIN — City Council’s Finance and Claims Committee voted 3 to 2 Monday night to forward an agreement to Council that will save four firefighter’s jobs. After being assured by Law Director Pat Riley that moving the final paycheck of the year into 2011 for the Fire Department was legal but would require Council’s approval, [...]
Bats still a problem as Indians fall to Angels
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 [...]
15 minutes: Preschool teacher Toni Krone retiring
Toni Krone Age: 58 Lives: North Ridgeville Occupation: Retiring preschool teacher Where are you a preschool teacher? Grace Lutheran Church Are the qualifications the same as for a regular teacher? No, you don’t, but I do have a B.A. and I did teach second and third grade in music before I taught preschool. As you [...]
VIDEO: Watch opening statements as Kovarbasich trial gets under way
ELYRIA — Daniel Kovarbasich was molested by Duane Hurley, the man he’s accused of killing on Jan. 22, Daniel’s attorney said today during opening arguments in his murder trial. Attorney Jack Bradley said Daniel killed Hurley in a fit of rage and passion because Hurley intended to have sex with Daniel the day of the [...]
Princess profiles: Meet Hungarian princess Brittany Welch
Name: Brittany Welch Age: 17 Nationality: Hungarian Sponsor: Lorain Lions Club Parents: Kathy and David Welch High school: Marion L. Steele High School, class of 2011 Costume: “The costume that I am wearing represents all regions of Hungary. The skirt, apron and blouse are white and are trimmed with red and green. The white symbolizes [...]
Wife of former Ohio AG guilty of ethics charge
COLUMBUS — The estranged wife of former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann has pleaded guilty to a state ethics charge accusing her of trying to use her husband’s position to secure state funding for the university where she works. As part of a plea deal with Franklin County prosecutors, Alyssa Lenhoff was fined $1,000 today [...]
Photo gallery: Historical society holds fourth Pasta Paradise
The Black River Historical Society sponsored its fourth annual Pasta Paradise fundraiser Sunday at Jackalope Lakeside. Proceeds benefit the Black River Historical Society and the Moore House Museum. Nancy Meyers of Lorain said that she supports the historical society because it’s important to have a sense of history. “We live on the Black River, and [...]
Obituaries for April 26, 2010
Bernice L. Siwierka Donald J. Truitt Kenneth C. Grosser Mary Ann Kelley Virginia Jean Scott Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle E-edition at: http://www.chroniclet.com/ChroniclEdition/
May 4 election special section in today’s Chronicle
Be sure to pick up today’s Chronicle in print or read the “E”dition for everything you need to know to be an informed voter in next week’s primary election. Inside today’s paper is our 24-page election special section in which Chronicle reporters break down the local races and issues. There’s also Associated Press coverage of [...]
Ohio school in the running to win Obama graduation speech
CINCINNATI — The White House is looking for help deciding which high school should win a graduation speech by President Barack Obama. Six high schools are in the running, including Clark Montessori, a public high school in Cincinnati. Starting Monday at 8 a.m., the public can see and rate three-minute videos and short essays from [...]
NASCAR: Harvick lurks, drops low for photo finish
TALLADEGA, Ala. — Kevin Harvick executed the pass exactly how his team drew it up in the playbook. With a last-second slingshot past Jamie McMurray, Harvick snapped a 115-race winless drought with an overdue victory Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway. It was the payoff for perfect strategy devised in conversations over the weekend with crew chief [...]
Cavs 121, Bulls 98: LeBron, Cavs 1 from taking series
CHICAGO — LeBron James insisted there was nothing unusual about the shot, that he’s perfectly comfortable taking it. Never mind that he unleashed it from nearly halfcourt. James’ jumper — from a spot that requires a heave for many players — was just part of the show on a day when he delivered his fifth [...]
A’S 11, Indians 0: Tribe shut out for 4th time in young season
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Indians are getting awfully good at putting up zeros on the scoreboard. For the second time in the three-game series, and the fourth time in 18 games this year, the Indians were shut out. Don’t expect Indians manager Manny Acta to make a big deal out of it. Even if the [...]
NFL draft 2010: Plenty to learn from Browns’ busy weekend
Mike Holmgren got it right Saturday in his recap of the Browns draft, the first with him in charge. “We will know in three years,” he said. “We are excited about it, though. I think it was good, but they have to come in and play.” Holmgren, team president, relayed a story from his years [...]
Board members: ‘No one stepped up to the plate’ on levy
LORAIN — Two school board members said Sunday they believe the chances of passing an 8.97-mill levy May 4 would have been better if a levy committee had been formed — something that never happened. Board member James Smith said no one “stepped up” to form a levy committee. “A levy committee should have started [...]
Thief leaves bloody mess breaking into ex-councilman’s car
LORAIN — A thief left puddles of blood after breaking into the car of former Councilman Greg Holcomb, currently the deputy district director for U.S. Rep. Betty Sutton, D-Copley Township, according to a police report. Paperwork was stolen in the Saturday incident. Holcomb had been at DeLuca’s Place in the Park, 6000 block Middle Ridge [...]
Deal to save firefighter jobs meets skeptics on Council
LORAIN — At least two City Council members don’t approve of an agreement between the city and the firefighters union in which a 27th pay period and a final annual bonus is deferred to 2011 — a move to save four firefighters’ jobs. Dan Given, D-at large, sent an e-mail to City Council members, department [...]
Photo gallery: Folks flock to Herb Fair at Mill Hollow
Not everything was dreary or rained out on Sunday. The Herb Fair at Mill Hollow park in Vermilion saw colorful fruit displays by Elyrian Steve Griffea, folks purchasing herbs for their gardens and an array of herbal products. “I start carving the fruit and one thing leads to another,” Griffea said of his masterpieces. He [...]
Police log for April 26, 2010
Elyria police Saturday, April 24 10:46 a.m. – 100 block Lake Ave., Gina Triplett, 40, of Elyria, charged with disorderly conduct persisting for screaming at people and police officers in Dairy Mart’s parking lot despite being told to stop. 2:50 p.m. – Cascade Park, a man reported he loaned his vehicle to an acquaintance who [...]
Elyria Sports HOF: Amy Filiaggi Scordino excelled at net, on track
Amy Filiaggi Scordino’s specialty is her diversity. She could do it all as a high school and college athlete, overcoming any potential shortcoming. The 1991 graduate starred in volleyball and track at Elyria High School. She earned a volleyball scholarship to Kent State and started as middle hitter despite standing only 5-foot-8. She will be [...]
High school baseball area leaders
(Through April 18) BATTING (Based on at least 30 at-bats) Ian Mezlak (Clearview) .696, Kevin Morissette (Avon Lake) .545, Tyler Beck (Avon Lake) .514, Stephen James (Westalke) .500, Cal Thomay (Lutheran West) .475, Colin Kilbane (N. Olmsted) .469, Josh Pierce (Avon) .467, Sean McBride (N. Olmsted) .457, Jake Neuschaefer (Elyria) .457, Greg Kaspar (Midview) .450, [...]
Vermilion woman allegedly stole from elderly roommate
VERMILION — A 43-year-old woman was arrested Saturday on multiple charges stemming from alleged theft from an 84-year-old man she was living with. Viola Klaus of Vermilion was charged with two counts of receiving stolen property, theft of a negotiable instrument, possession of drug abuse instruments, three counts of misuse of a credit card and [...]
VIDEO: Get your first look at the 2010 Lorain International princesses
Family and friends gathered this afternoon at Rosewood Place in Lorain for the Lorain International Festival princess reception. The annual brunch is the first opportunity to meet and greet the current year’s princesses. This year, 28 princesses will represent 12 nationalities for the festival at the end of June. At today’s reception, the current court, [...]