Archive for July, 2010
OGSO: Rollins’ big day carries Wellington
CHAMPION TWP. — Karly Rollin could have spent Sunday vacationing in the sun and surf at Myrtle Beach, S.C. Talk about boring. She chose instead to spend it playing softball in 80-plus-degree heat, high humidity and alternating rain and baking sunshine wrapped from head to foot in her hot, heavy catcher’s gear getting dirty and [...]
11 hits not enough for Crushers
CRESTWOOD, Ill. — Lake Erie had 11 hits but fell short of the win Sunday, falling 8-5 to Windy City at Standard Bank Stadium. Trailing 8-3, the Crushers brought the tying run to the plate in the ninth, picking up two runs when Drew Saylor singled with the bases loaded to score Raphael Turner and [...]
Obituaries for July 26, 2010
Norman Earl Jenkins Charlotte Ann Towarnicke George C. Brotherton Julanne M. Rotta Cleon Floyd Sharp Hazel Whitney Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle E-edition at: http://www.chroniclet.com/ChroniclEdition/
Police find drinking after hours in Elyria bar
ELYRIA — An early-morning investigation of a bar serving alcohol after hours could lead to charges being filed against the establishment, police said. Elyria police said officers found at least 16 people inside the T&A Grill at 801 Foster Ave. at 2:40 a.m. Saturday, 10 minutes after the bar’s 2:30 a.m. closing time. At least [...]
Two hurt after crash near Oberlin
NEW RUSSIA TWP. — A two-car crash near Oberlin left two people with minor injuries Sunday afternoon. According to the Ohio Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 4 p.m. at the intersection of state Route 58 and Butternut Ridge Road. A Hyundai Elantra driven by Melissa Bender, 36, of Sheffield, was struck by a Dodge [...]
Police log for July 26, 2010
Lorain police Friday, July 23 6:11 p.m. – 5000 block Oberlin Ave., car broken into, GPS unit, jewelry, clothing, two cell phones and medication stolen. 8:04 p.m. – 4100 block Gary Ave., Ricardo Harrison, 42, of Lorain, charged with disorderly conduct persisting, disorderly conduct by intoxication and disturbing the peace. 8:34 p.m. – 3400 block [...]
Lorain woman arrested in alleged break-in
LORAIN— A Lorain woman faces several charges after being arrested Saturday morning for attempting to break into her ex-boyfriend’s apartment, according to a Lorain police report. Kianna Williamson, 27, was charged with burglary, criminal trespass, obstructing official business, driving under revocation or suspension and fictitious plates. Williamson and an unknown male were seen attempting to [...]
Building materials missing from EHS site
ELYRIA — Building materials valued at $2,600 were reported missing from a storage room at the construction site of Elyria High School on Friday afternoon. Police reports said construction crews discovered the apparent theft of 13 tack boards from a storage room inside the fence surrounding the work site of the new high school at [...]
Woman charged with underage drinking after reported assault at motel
ELYRIA — A 20-year-old woman was charged with underage consumption after she reportedly assaulted another female in the lobby of a Griswold Road motel early Saturday morning. Rachelle Espinoza was cited by police after she was identified by the female victim of the assault and a number of guests inside the lobby of the Country [...]
Rays 4, Indians 2: Tribe drops series finale
CLEVELAND – Hitting wasn’t much of a problem for the Indians on Sunday. Scoring was another story. The Indians’ futility with runners in scoring position caught up to them in the rubber match of a three-game series against Tampa Bay, Cleveland dropping a 4-2 decision at Progressive Field. The Indians, who outhit the Rays 11-7, [...]
Indians notes: Tomlin will take Laffey’s rotation spot
CLEVELAND – Right-hander Josh Tomlin will be promoted from Triple-A Columbus to replace an injured Aaron Laffey in the rotation. It’s a somewhat surprising move with the Indians needing to clear a spot on their 40-man roster for Tomlin, who will be making his major league debut Tuesday against CC Sabathia and the Yankees. “Josh [...]
Rays 4, Indians 2: Tribe drops series finale
Futility with runners in scoring position plagued the Indians in a 4-2 loss to the Rays at Progressive Field on Sunday. Cleveland outhit Tampa Bay but went 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position, leaving 10 on base. The Indians are 1-for-27 with runners in scoring position over their past four games. Justin Masterson took the [...]
Visit Lorain County beats out LA, Madrid, others, according to one blog
Visit Lorain County has put our area at the forefront of one of the latest social media trends — ahead of, among others, Los Angeles, Madrid, Philadelphia and even Cleveland, according to one blog. The About Foursquare blog, an independent blog that reports on new social media site Foursquare.com, ranks Visit Lorain County No. 1 [...]
The Dash Between: Dixie Slaughenhaupt always asked ‘What can I do to help?’
When residents at Amherst Manor nursing home were unable to enjoy Cleveland Indians baseball games on TV, Dixie Slaughen haupt steered her electric wheelchair to the nursing station to demand the catastrophe be remedied. “She was instrumental in forming a committee and meeting with administrators to see what could be done,” said Dixie’s neighbor Muriel Koepp. [...]
Rays break spell: After 18 straight wins at home vs. Tampa Bay, Indians finally lose
CLEVELAND – For four innings Saturday night it appeared as though Mitch Talbot and the Indians would prolong Tampa Bay’s misery at Progressive Field. Then, along came the fifth. From that inning on, the Indians and Rays looked like different teams, Tampa Bay being the better one in a 6-3 victory that ended a lengthy [...]
Chris Assenheimer: What might Tribe’s future look like? Take a peek
Though the Indians have been playing well – a 7-2 second-half record – the focus is still on the future. So, in keeping with that theme, here’s a look at what the team will most likely consist of to open the 2011 season: First base Option A: Matt LaPorta Plan B: Andy Marte or Shelley [...]
Little League baseball: Avon loses lead, game in Majors state tourney opener
ELYRIA – Sometimes you just better take advantage when the opportunity is given. Avon had its chance to add what looked like an insurance run at the time when John Sopko tripled in the tie-breaking run in the fourth inning with no outs. However, Sopko was left stranded at third and Boardman bounced back for [...]
Hot Stove baseball: Firelands Scorpions handle wind, Wildcats to advance to state
PENFIELD – The wind pushed the 94-degree air from home plate to the short left-field fence and made every fly ball an adventure. In the end, the breeze proved more favorable to the Firelands Scorpions as they advanced to next Saturday’s state Class EE championships in Alliance with a 10-5 win over the Canton South [...]
Lorain County has tough day at OGSO state tournament
CHAMPION TWP. – Some days you eat the bear, as the old saying goes, and some days the bear eats you. Lorain County softball teams fed a bunch of bears Saturday. Four of five teams that completed OGSO state quarterfinal games at the Champion Athletic Club bit the dust. Two others were leading late in [...]
Crushers survive crazy night, down Cruisers to end losing streak
AVON – It was a wacky night at All Pro Freight Stadium and the Lake Erie Crushers capitalized on the weirdness to snap their season-high five-game losing streak. After just 13 unlucky minutes of play, Game 1 of the Crushers’ doubleheader with the Oakland County Cruisers – which was actually postponed from Friday night due [...]
Walkers endure heat to beat cancer
LORAIN – Saturday’s sweltering 90-plus temperatures couldn’t keep them away from the city’s sixth annual Relay for Life. “We had a very good turnout despite the weather,” Lorain’s Relay for Life chairwoman Mary Ann Campana said Saturday evening. “We had some sprinklers set up to help people cool off, and we had the depot with [...]
Notes among brothers show local connection on the Civil War
PITTSFIELD TWP. – When the Civil War broke out, four of the seven McRoberts brothers went to war. Their letters home to an older brother, Henry, recently have surfaced and become a treasured family heirloom to Henry’s great-great-granddaughter, Lynn Youngblood. “I love unraveling the mystery and finding out about the people,” said Youngblood, treasurer and [...]
Condition of girl hit by truck is upgraded
CLEVELAND – The mother of a Vermilion girl critically injured when she was struck by a truck while crossing Liberty Avenue this week continues to show signs of improvement. “She’s breathing on her own now that they’ve taken the tube out,” Vanessa Nalepka said of her daughter, Krissa, 12, who remains in the intensive care [...]
Curtain tangled in fan starts fire
LORAIN – A curtain that became entangled in a box fan led to a bedroom fire that caused an estimated $7,500 in damage Saturday afternoon. No one was injured in the incident, which occurred shortly after 2 p.m. at a ranch-style home in the 600 block of Vermont Drive, according to Lorain Assistant Fire Chief [...]
Obituaries for July 25, 2010
Michael Pleska, Jr. Lucy M. Leslie Emma Nahas Thomas Peter Capasso Mary Anna Curci Eva Mae Pugh Charlotte Ann Towarnicke Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle E-edition at: http://www.chroniclet.com/ChroniclEdition/