Archive for June, 2010
Former Lorain cop Jack Brown dies
AMHERST — Former Lorain police Officer Jack Brown died at his home Monday. Brown, 43, resigned earlier this year effective April 2, taking retirement after 20 years as an investigation was ongoing that alleged he was intoxicated on the job on Feb. 8. Calling hours for Brown are 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada [...]
Browns claim offensive lineman
BEREA — The Browns were awarded offensive lineman Paul Fanaika off waivers Tuesday from the Redskins. To make room, the team waived offensive lineman Eric Ghiaciuc. Fanaika (6-foot-5, 327 pounds), who was drafted by Philadelphia in the seventh round in 2009, spent the first 11 weeks on the Eagles’ practice squad before being signed to [...]
New state law bans developer fees on home sales
COLUMBUS — Ohio has barred property developers from collecting a transfer fee whenever a home in one of their developments changes hands. In a relatively new real estate practice, a provision written into developments’ deed papers requires 1 percent of a home’s sale price to be paid to the developer no matter how many times [...]
Ohio storm cuts short Sheryl Crow concert
DAYTON — An outdoor concert by singer Sheryl Crow ended early as strong storms lashed parts of Ohio with lightning, heavy rain and winds around 60 mph. About an hour into Crow’s Tuesday night show near Dayton, concertgoers at the Fraze Pavilion were asked to clear out. The amphitheater explained that lightning had been sighted [...]
‘Hot in Cleveland’ TV show debuts tonight
CLEVELAND — Cleveland boosters say they were pleasantly surprised that the city will get some positive treatment from a new TV show called “Hot in Cleveland.” The comedy debuts Wednesday night on TV Land. Some in Cleveland feared the city sometimes belittled as “the mistake on the lake” would be ridiculed on the show starring [...]
Mets 7, Indians 6: Defensive miscues cost Masterson
CLEVELAND – It was good while it lasted for Justin Masterson. It just didn’t last that long. After ending a lengthy losing skid with consecutive victories, Masterson was back on the wrong end of things again Tuesday night at Progressive Field, with the Indians dropping a 7-6 decision to the Mets in the opener of [...]
Mets 7, Indians 6: Masterson win streak snapped
Justin Masterson saw his two-game winning streak come to an end in the Indians’ 7-6 loss to the Mets on Tuesday night at Progressive Field. Masterson allowed seven runs on 10 hits in seven innings, while Mets starter Johan Santana ended his personal five-game losing streak to the Indians.
Indians notes: Unlike Wedge, Acta a fan of interleague play
CLEVELAND – Former Indians manager Eric Wedge was never a fan of interleague play. His successor has a different view. “I’ve always liked interleague play,” said Cleveland manager Manny Acta. “It gives you the opportunity to see the great players from the other league and the parks you don’t get to see. It gets you [...]
AUDIO: The coroner has ID’d the dog attack victim
HENRIETTA TWP. — A man is dead following a vicious dog attack today in Henrietta Township. Michael Winters, 30, died from hundreds of dog bites all over his entire body, according to Lorain County Coroner Paul Matus. The coroner said it is the worst attack he has seen in his 30 years working in Lorain [...]
Workers react: No flip-flops, loud nail polish or long bangs
MANSFIELD — City workers are a bit annoyed with a new dress code that bans flip-flops, excessive jewelry and prohibits loud nail polish, long sideburns on men and long bangs on women. The policy that took effect Monday was a response to workers taking casual Fridays too far and then dressing down throughout the entire [...]
Peter Jones, tied to Jesse Crum Jr. case, dead of apparent hanging
AMHERST — Peter Jones, who had been awaiting sentencing in the scalding injury last year of a boy who later died this year from unrelated injuries, appears to have committed suicide, according to Amherst police. Lt. Joseph Kucirek said in a news release that Jones’ mother called 911 at 12:29 a.m. today and said that [...]
Obama to visit Ohio on Friday
COLUMBUS — The White House says President Barack Obama will travel to Ohio on Friday for an event in Columbus. A brief news release Tuesday did not give the reason for the visit or specify the time of day for the president’s trip. The statement says more details will be provided in the coming days. [...]
Many Cleveland child abuse tips go unchecked
CLEVELAND — Recently introduced guidelines for screening calls to a county child abuse and neglect hot line in Cleveland have left many tips unchecked. A new policy was implemented last year by the Cuyahoga County Department of Children and Family Services. It means some calls that would have been investigated are rejected for lack of [...]
Feds nix using strong bedbug killer in Ohio homes
COLUMBUS — Federal authorities have said no to Ohio’s request to fight bloodsucking bedbugs in homes with an industrial insecticide. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says it won’t allow the unconventional use of Propoxur because of the potential danger to children. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson told Gov. Ted Strickland in a letter this month that [...]
Large Jesus statue struck by lightning, burned to the ground
MONROE — A six-story-tall statue of Jesus Christ with his arms raised along a highway was struck by lightning in a thunderstorm Monday night and burned to the ground, police said. The “King of Kings” statue, one of southwest Ohio’s most familiar landmarks, had stood since 2004 at the evangelical Solid Rock Church along Interstate [...]
Crushers 6, Wild Things 2: Lake Erie stays cool
AVON — The Lake Erie Crushers had everything going for them Monday night. Starting pitcher Josh Roberts sizzled on the mound, the infield turned three double plays and the Crushers banged out nine hits during a 6-2 victory over the Washington Wild Things at All Pro Freight Stadium. Lake Erie (10-12) even won the war [...]
Colt McCoy mainly watching, learning at Browns minicamp
The Browns’ plan for quarterback Colt McCoy to sit and watch in 2010 hasn’t changed. But for those anxious to get a glimpse of the future, McCoy shared a huddle with Joe Thomas, Eric Steinbach, Mohamed Massaquoi, Ben Watson and the rest of the firstteam offense Saturday in a two-minute drill during the final minicamp [...]
After one weekend, Santana looks ready to be key contributor for Tribe
As far as first impressions go, catcher Carlos Santana made a pretty good one over the weekend. The Indians’ most heralded prospect was promoted from Triple-A Columbus for a three-game series against the Washington Nationals, and rather than dipping his toes into the big league pool, Santana jumped in and made a splash. In his [...]
Source: No talks between LeBron and Izzo
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Tom Izzo wouldn’t even tell one of his young campers if he wants to coach the Cleveland Cavaliers or stay at Michigan State. Izzo was at his basketball camp Monday when a boy tried to get the scoop, inquiring about the coach’s interest in jumping to the NBA. “Bad question,” Izzo [...]
American Legion baseball: Elyria confident it has enough pitching
Depth in pitching didn’t look like a problem, at least not initially, for the Elyria Post 12 American Legion baseball team. That was before three of the team’s top pitchers ended up injured. “We’re going to hit the ball well,” Post 12 coach Brad Chenoweth said. “We’re going to play good defense. I think our [...]
Lawn cut, but Ford Road couple isn’t giving up
ELYRIA — The natural lawn project one Ford Road couple wanted to embark on has come to an end — at least for now. After being put on notice by the city Safety Service Department, an Elyria couple chose to cut their grass instead of dealing with the possibility of a steep fine if the [...]
Eaton Township couple taking bullet in stride
EATON TWP. — When the bullet punched into Bob Rothacker’s left leg just below the waistline on Thursday evening, he didn’t realize he’d been shot until he looked down and saw blood staining his pants. “It felt like a kick,” he said Monday. The 65-year-old was outside at 8:45 p.m. Thursday filling one of the [...]
Obituaries for June 15, 2010
Marilyn Joan Hogue Ethel Barbara Noch Alma May Wellman LaVera J. Thomas Patricia A. Stutz Lea J. Ortner Jeanette M. Gundrum Elbert F. Price Mack G. Looper Christopher J. Payne Gregory L. Manfull Charles Wesley Haun, Jr. Daniel Owen Brannon Rose S. Church Herbert Gilbert Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle E-edition at: http://www.chroniclet.com/ChroniclEdition/
Man involved in crash dies hours after Pagan funeral
STRONGSVILLE — Joseph Poyma, who was injured in the head-on crash that claimed the life of Lorain schoolteacher Noemi Pagan, died Saturday night. A friend said he was barely able to talk due to injuries from the accident. “He asked me to save all my prayers for Noemi,” longtime friend Sam Giannola said Monday. “That [...]
Lorain County drug task force getting share of seized assets
The Lorain County Drug Task Force received an undisclosed share of more than $3.2 million in seized assets of the Chevaliee Robinson drug trafficking ring. The assets were distributed among 10 law enforcement agencies by Steven M. Dettelbach, U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Ohio and Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray. The Summit County [...]