Archive for July, 2010
Ganley’s coffers outweigh Sutton’s
U.S. Rep. Betty Sutton’s campaign war chest continues to be dwarfed by that of her Republican opponent, car dealer Tom Ganley. Sutton, D-Copley Township, had about $593,000 in her coffers as of June 30, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Elections Commission on Thursday. Ganley has nearly $2.7 million in his campaign [...]
Mistake to cost Amherst just $1,500
ELYRIA – A jury earlier this week decided the city of Amherst needs to pay only $1,510 to landowners for encroaching on their property – a figure nearly $4,000 less than the city was offering to hand over. A three-year legal battle between the city and Janet and Gerald Eschtruth of Eschtruth Investment Co. ended [...]
Obituaries for July 17, 2010
Arthur Rudolph Breunig William W. Wasil, Sr. Scott Lee Mussell, Jr. Gladys L. Vinson Edward A. Kenney Phyllis A. Schramm Zula Marie Strader Donovan George Schuster Kathryn A. Krysik Martin E. Koepp Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle E-edition at: http://www.chroniclet.com/ChroniclEdition/
Indians 8, Tigers 2: Tribe opens second half with a victory
CLEVELAND – If the Indians had played like this before the All-Star break, they wouldn’t be in last place in the Central Division and staring up at pretty much every team in the American League with a 35-54 record. Getting quality starting pitching, plenty of offense and another strong performance from its bullpen Friday night, [...]
Indians 8, Tigers 2: Tribe routs Detroit in series opener
The Indians opened the second half with a victory, routing the Tigers 8-2 Friday night at Progressive Field. Jake Westbrook improved to 6-5 on the season, allowing two runs on five hits, while striking out five over 5 2/3 innings. Cleveland broke the game open with a four-run sixth inning that was capped by a [...]
BREAKING NEWS: Fire crews battle apartment fire in Elyria
ELYRIA — Crews are responding to a fire at an apartment building at the corner of Howard Street and North Abbe Road in Elyria. Thick black smoke was visible from a distance. The fire apparently started in the second apartment from the end of the townhouse-like apartments. Smoke had spread through all 10 connected apartments. [...]
Investigators complete 2nd round of interviews, searching for Emma Nahas’ body
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has completed its second round of interviews with the last people to see Emma Nahas alive and now can only watch and wait for Nahas’ body to be found, according to investigator Jim Gorman. “At this point, we’re waiting to find Emma and bring her home,” Gorman said today. [...]
Elyria man latest ‘dangerous dozen’ arrest for U.S. Marshals
ELYRIA — Another Lorain County fugitive has been arrested as a result of the U.S. Marshals Service’s newly created “dangerous dozen” list. Vincent Smith, 35, of Elyria, was arrested at 1:30 p.m. today without incident in the 300 block of Maple Street in Elyria, according to Andrew Deserto, Assistant Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal for the [...]
Prosecutor, AG take Head Start case to Ohio Supreme Court
ELYRIA — Lorain County Prosecutor Dennis Will and Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray have asked the Ohio Supreme Court to review an appeals court decision that split the fates of the co-defendants in the controversial Head Start child molestation case. The 9th District Court of Appeals ruled in June that county Common Pleas Judge James [...]
Patrol releases DUI checkpoint location
ELYRIA — The State Highway Patrol will set up a DUI checkpoint in Lorain tonight. The checkpoint will be at East 28th Street and Fulton Road in South Lorain, the patrol announced this morning. According to a dispatcher, the checkpoint will be set up starting about 9 p.m. and will run through 2 or 3 [...]
Police unable to locate suspicious man after shots fired overnight
ELYRIA — Elyria police who responded to a report of shots fired at Westway Gardens overnight spotted a male they believed could be involved but were not able to apprehend him, according to a police report. According to the report, officers were called to 1153 Garden St. about 2:40 a.m. after callers reported gunshots in [...]
Elyria woman turns herself in for theft after photos hit media
SHEFFIELD LAKE — Just hours after photos were released to the media yesterday, a pregnant Elyria woman turned herself into police and admitted she had stolen a purse and used the credit cards in it on a shopping spree, according to police. Sheffield Lake police Capt. Tony Campo said the woman, who is from Elyria, [...]
Police arrest Lorain woman they say ran over boyfriend with truck
LORAIN — Police have arrested a Lorain woman after she allegedly ran her boyfriend over overnight with her father’s truck. Anna Carter, 27, was arrested for felonious assault and domestic violence, according to a Lorain police report. The report says police responded to 2931 Leavitt Road about 9:30 last night after receiving a report of [...]
2 teens shot at Toy Box Nightclub overnight
ELYRIA — Two teen males were shot in or near the Toy Box Nightclub in downtown Elyria overnight, according to Elyria police. Officers were called to the Toy Box, 581 Broad St., a little after 2 a.m. for a report of shots fired and “people running everywhere.” According to Elyria police Capt. Dan Jaykel, two [...]
Elyria man killed in motorcycle accident overnight
ORANGE TWP. — A motorcycle accident overnight has claimed the life of an Elyria man, according to the Ashland post of the State Highway Patrol. Scott L. Mussell, 31, was driving a 1982 Honda CB650 motorcycle on state Route 302 in Orange Township about 8 last night when he went left of center as he [...]
Obituaries for July 16, 2010
Lee Hall Goldie Hall Arthur R. Bruenig James M. Carroll IV Ignacio Chavez, Sr. James T. Smith Sarah H. Magazzine Kerry R. Stiffey William W. Wasil, Sr. James Cordell Easterly Mary Lee Evans Harlan Edwards Rathwell Jeanne M. Skeen Olivia Madison Morton Jackson H. Wyckoff Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle E-edition at: http://www.chroniclet.com/ChroniclEdition/
Record steelhead caught off Avon Point
A new Ohio-record steelhead has been certified by the Outdoor Writers of Ohio State Record Fish Committee. Jason Brooks of Tallmadge caught a steelie weighing 21.3 pounds the morning of June 25 while trolling Lake Erie off Avon Point. The fish was 38 inches long with a 22-inch gerth. The catch replaces the previous state [...]
Indians second-half outlook: Future now the top concern
The Indians were successful in at least one area during the first half of the season — finding playing time for young players who may be part of the club’s core group moving forward. Expect to see more of the same in the second half. In last place in the Central Division and owning the [...]
Staying upbeat: Injuries, losses haven’t dulled Acta’s optimism
CLEVELAND — Manny Acta likes the progress made by the Cleveland Indians despite injuries and their last-place standing in the AL Central. “There’s a lot of baseball left and I like how our group of kids played the last couple of weeks of the first half,” Acta said Thursday during an offday practice. “The wins [...]
Judge gives Delonte West home detention
CLEVELAND — Delonte West’s legal drama in Prince George’s (Md.) County is over. His career with the Cavaliers could be next. The troubled guard was sentenced Thursday to eight months of home detention, 40 hours of community service, two years of unsupervised probation, psychological counseling and alcohol screening by circuit court judge Graydon S. McKee [...]
Browns’ Shaun Rogers able to avoid jail
CLEVELAND — Browns nose tackle Shaun Rogers had to forfeit his firearm, but not his freedom. Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court judge Eileen Gallagher approved a plea bargain Thursday with Rogers, placing him in a diversion program for up to 12 months that allows him to avoid jail time. The 31-year-old defensive lineman was facing [...]
Alan Jackson, Joe Nichols, Brother Trouble thrill fans
AVON — This city went country Thursday night as country music star Alan Jackson headlined a three- act show at All Pro Freight Stadium. The concert, a benefit for the Boys & Girls Club of Lorain County, drew about 7,000 fans, the club estimated Thursday night. Figures for how much the club raised weren’t available. [...]
Work begins to pass police levy in Elyria
ELYRIA — Elyrians First kicked off its campaign push Thursday night to rally support behind the police levy that will be on the November ballot. Roughly three dozen city workers, police officers, neighborhood block watch leaders and residents showed up to receive volu nteer assignments. In the coming weeks, they’ll make phone calls, canvass neighborhoods [...]
17-year-old missing since July 1 after running away from Turning Point
SOUTH AMHERST — A 17-year-old girl missing since she ran away from Turning Point at the Lorain County Juvenile Detention Center on July 1 is believed to still be in the area, her mother said Thursday. Marce Andrade said her daughter, Karissa Landuyt, had been in the facility for four days when she left. A [...]
Ironmen 7, Sliders 5: Ironmen come together
LORAIN — The Lorain County Ironmen wanted to play well Thursday night. With a solid offensive performance and strong pitching from starter Jeff Kotler and closer Phil Brua, that is exactly what they did in a 7-5 victory over Prospect League rival Slippery Rock at The Pipe Yard at Campana Park. Kotler went seven strong [...]