Archive for May, 2010
Ohio’s Sen. Voinovich skeptical of Supreme Court pick
WASHINGTON — Ohio’s Republican U.S. senator already has a history of doubting Elena Kagan and is now expressing skepticism about her nomination to the Supreme Court. Sen. George Voinovich cast a “no” vote last year against confirming Kagan to her current position as solicitor general. In a statement Monday, he noted that she has no [...]
Cedar Point delays opening of new water ride
SANDUSKY — This year’s big new attraction won’t be ready when Cedar Point opens for the season this weekend. The park is delaying the launch of its new Shoot the Rapids water ride by two weeks, until May 29. CEO Dick Kinzel of Cedar Point’s parent company, Cedar Fair, said Monday that the boats for [...]
Obituaries for May 11, 2010
Dennis John Groboske Margaret Elizabeth Hevener Judith Anne Steele Doris Jean Cantrell Effa Faye Elder June Alma Pille Joseph DeWitt Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle E-edition at: http://www.chroniclet.com/ChroniclEdition/
Sectional baseball: A little luck and a big hit carry Elyria past Middies
ELYRIA — It’s one thing to catch a break late in a game. It’s something else to cash in on that piece of good fortune. Elyria did that in the fifth inning Monday in its Division I sectional opener against Midview at George Day Field. One bad-hop single with two outs turned into a two-run [...]
Here’s what the Cavs need to do to win tonight
INDEPENDENCE — For whatever reason, the Cavaliers have dealt with adversity much better than they’ve handled success in the 2010 playoffs. They had better hope that trend continues tonight at 8 in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Boston Celtics, or they’re going to be in really dire straits. Tied with [...]
GLIDE gets state grant to help startups
ELYRIA — A $75,000 state grant announced Monday will allow the Great Lakes Innovation and Development Enterprise, better known as GLIDE, to offer more space to startup companies at its Lorain County Community College facility. Dennis Cocco, one of the program’s co-directors, said the money will be used to make the space on the third [...]
Lorain’s K-Cream reopens after big renovation
LORAIN — A 16-year staple in Lorain, K-Cream Korner, reopened after extensive renovations thanks, in part, to a small business loan through the city. K-Cream Korner owners Tom and Trish Harris expanded their business and their operating hours thanks to a $175,000, three-year investment that increased parking, outdoor seating and equipment at the ice cream [...]
Yearly memorial for fallen officers a painful remembrance
ELYRIA — Lorain County’s police officers come together once a year in May to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice protecting the community, but Monday’s gathering was especially meaningful, coming less than two months after an Elyria police officer was killed. Elyria Police Chief Duane Whitely thanked police departments from across the county [...]
Elyria police want hearing on Club Dolce liquor license
ELYRIA — It has only been in existence for a few months, but already Club Dolce has garnered quite the reputation with the Elyria Police Department. So much so that before a liquor license can be transferred from the previous owners to the Club Dolce owners, the Police Department would like City Council to request [...]
Lorain weighs selling versus razing blighted properties
LORAIN — The Federal Programs Committee voted Monday to ask City Council to approve using most of the $600,000 remaining Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds to buy, demolish and then land bank blighted properties in Lorain. The city received $3.03 million in federal stimulus funds in 2009 to remove or rehabilitate blighted properties throughout the city. [...]
Police log for May 11, 2010
Elyria police Wednesday, May 5 12:16 p.m. — 200 block Erie St., 42-inch TV stolen during home burglary. 6:53 p.m. — Macy’s, 14-yearold boy charged with theft of clothes. 10:45 p.m. — 500 block Henry St., Tommy Lovejoy, 46, same address, charged with domestic violence. Thursday, May 6 10:43 a.m. — 100 block S. Logan [...]
Sectional softball: EC jumps on Wellington’s mistakes
WELLINGTON — When the host offers you an invitation, it would be downright rude to say no. At least, that’s the way Elyria Catholic coach Brian Daw saw it Monday when two costly Wellington errors helped the Panthers claim a 3-1 win in a Division III softball opener. “It’s what you’ve got to do,” Elyria [...]
Cavs notes: ‘Z’ will make no plea for minutes
INDEPENDENCE — If Zydrunas Ilgauskas is upset about his lack of playing time in the playoffs, he’s not showing it. Ilgauskas, who has not seen action since playing five minutes in Game 1 of the Cavaliers’ Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Boston Celtics, has no plans to discuss his plight with coach Mike Brown [...]
High school baseball roundup: Saints claim sectional opener
LORAIN — Nick Palacios, Alec Nieto and Chris Browning each hit doubles for Southview as the Saints defeated Berea 4-2 Monday in a Division I sectional tournament game. Matt Andujar went the distance for the Saints (13-13) to earn his sixth win in seven decisions. Berea 000 020 0 — 2 9 2 Southview 003 [...]
High school softball roundup: Final chapter? Saints top King
LORAIN — Kylie Sweeten had a triple and Maria Nazario had a double and two RBIs in a 10-6 win over Admiral King on Monday in what is likely the final meeting ever between the two schools which will consolidate next year. The teams could meet again in the sectional tournament, but both would have [...]
VIDEO: Ohio Democrats release ad with shirtless workers
COLUMBUS — Ohio Democrats have released a political ad full of shirtless workers. It’s the party’s answer to a sexually suggestive GOP ad that depicted a bare-chested U.S. Senate candidate. The original ad, created by the National Republican Senatorial Committee, features a shirtless image of Ohio Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher in a provocative pose. The [...]
Princess profiles: Meet Mexican princess Megan Rosario
Name: Megan Leigh Rosario Age: 16 Nationality: Mexican Sponsor: The Guadalupe Society of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish Parents: Kelly and Louis Rosario Jr. High school: Lorain Southview High School Costume: “Since Mexico does not have one specific national dress, I chose to wear a traditional Chiapas costume. The double layered skirt has a black [...]
Kitchen fire damages N. Ridgeville home
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — A kitchen fire caused $10,000 damage Sunday to a Westfield Drive home. The homeowner called the Fire Department at 3 p.m. when she arrived home at her 36197 Westfield Drive ranch and found “heavy smoke” in the house and discovered her kitchen on fire, according to a press release. No one else [...]
State argues against condemned man’s drug tolerance claim
COLUMBUS — The state is urging a federal judge to reject a claim by a condemned Ohio inmate that his tolerance to a lethal injection drug could lead to a painful execution. The Ohio attorney general’s office argued in court papers filed Monday that Michael Beuke, scheduled to die Thursday, has waited too long to [...]
Police officers gather to pay tribute to the fallen
ELYRIA — Police officers from around Lorain County gathered this morning to pay tribute to their fallen, including Elyria police Officer James Kerstetter, who was shot and killed in the line of duty earlier this year. A total of 15 officers from various police departments are listed on the county’s police memorial and were honored [...]
Police seek man who held up poker game at gunpoint overnight
AVON — Avon police are looking for a man who held up a poker game at gunpoint overnight on Mills Road. The thief burst into the home at 35478 Mills Road about 11:40 last night and displayed two black pistols, according to Avon police. He got away with $1,377 in cash. Police say he is [...]
High school track: Keystone girls take 2nd place
The Keystone girls and Black River boys tuned up for this week’s Patriot Athletic Conference meet with second-place finishes Saturday at the Bob Knoll Invitational in New London. Mara Gordon led the Keystone girls, winning the 100-meter hurdles (16.60) and taking second in the 300 hurdles (54.10). The Wildcats also received a first from their [...]
Butch Born, Brad Fye win fair combine derby
Butch Born, certainly no stranger to the winner’s circle, was victorious yet again in the heavyweight division of this year’s Lorain County Fair combine derby. He and Rodney Jameyson battled to the end. “That is some darn good driving, Rodney,” Born said following the win. “What a heck of a feature.” In the lightweight division, [...]
Butch Born, Brad Fye win fair combine derby
Butch Born, certainly no stranger to the winner’s circle, was victorious yet again in the heavyweight division of this year’s Lorain County Fair combine derby. He and Rodney Jameyson battled to the end. “That is some darn good driving, Rodney,” Born said following the win. “What a heck of a feature.” In the lightweight division, [...]
Photos, video: Tour the Brownhelm Horicultural center
Ibrahim Eren took The Chronicle on a tour of his tropical greenhouse at the Brownhelm Horticultural Learning Center. For more information, call 965-4027.