Archive for August, 2010
White Sox 4, Indians 3: Pierzynski HR beats Tribe in 9th
CLEVELAND – Manny Ramirez was on deck to pinch hit for the White Sox in the ninth inning of a tied game at Progressive Field on Tuesday night. Turns out the Sox didn’t need their newly acquired slugger after all. With runners on first and second and one out in the ninth, Chicago’s antagonistic catcher [...]
Junior Fair results: Dairy winners
Junior Fair results: Dog special awards
White Sox 4, Indians 3: Pierzynski HR lifts Sox past Tribe
A.J. Pierzysnki hit a three-run home run off Frank Herrmann in the ninth inning to lift the White Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Indians at Progressive Field on Tuesday night. The game was tied at one when Pierzynski connected on an 0-1 pitch and sent it into the seats in right-center field. Justin [...]
Tuesday’s Indians notes: Carrasco coming up to start series finale with Sox
CLEVELAND – Not only will the Indians promote right-hander Carlos Carrasco from Triple-A Columbus today, he will start in the series finale against the White Sox. Carrasco, who is 10-6 with a 3.65 ERA in 25 starts for the Clippers, has been on the Indians’ radar for awhile. He made five starts for Cleveland last [...]
Junior Fair results: 4-H family and consumer sciences special interest project winners
Junior Fair results: Clothing project winners
Browns’ Shaun Rogers fined game check, not suspended
BEREA — The Browns got a break Tuesday afternoon, as nose tackle Shaun Rogers avoided suspension after an offseason gun arrest at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. The NFL announced Rogers would be fined a game check for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. Rogers is due to make $6.9 million in 2010, so the fine [...]
Junior Fair results: Special awards for ag products and still life projects
2010 Lorain County 4-H Special Awards for Ag Products and Still Life Project Winners Announced BEST WRITING PROJECT (Award Sponsor: Chronicle Telegram) Keely Jordan, Big Digs BEST CONSERVATION PROJECT (Award Sponsor: Lorain County Soil & Water Conservation District) Stephanie Malinich, North Ridgeville Ridge Kids BEST GARDENING PROJECT (Award Sponsor: Cheri’s Touch Interiorscapes) Caitlyn Tipple, North [...]
Junior Fair results: Food and nutrition winners
Men remain in critical condition today
ELYRIA – The two men pulled from a car that was wrapped around a utility pole on Cleveland Street early Sunday continued to be listed in critical condition today at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland. The driver, David Keffer, 41, of Elyria, and his passenger, Terry Toth, 42, of Grafton, were taken by helicopter to [...]
‘Greatest Brown’ … says no to attending team’s Ring of Honor ceremony
BEREA – Jim Brown, considered the greatest Brown of all time, won’t attend the Browns Ring of Honor ceremony. President Mike Holmgren said Brown informed him Monday that he wouldn’t be at the ceremony Sept. 19, when the team’s 16 Hall of Famers will be inducted as the inaugural class of the Ring of Honor [...]
Browns’ Davis tackling new NFL reality
BEREA – The words couldn’t have been easy for James Davis to say. “The long run’s always good, but I’m going to tell you, I’d rather make a tackle on a kickoff,” he said. “Coach wants to see me tackle somebody.” As a lifelong star running back, Davis made it to the NFL with game-changing [...]
Browns notes: Bowens on bubble for roster spot
BEREA – David Bowens is loved by teammates, revered by coaches and appreciated by the media. Unfortunately, those things mean little in the cutthroat world of the NFL. The 33-year-old linebacker has been hobbled by right knee problems since the start of training camp, placing him on the bubble to make the Browns’ regular-season roster. [...]
Boys soccer: Elyria weathers the weather, and Midview, too
EATON TWP. – This one was about more than soccer skills. Conditioning and endurance were also key factors Monday when Elyria and Midview met in a non-conference boys soccer match at Midview, thanks to both teams trying to play through injuries and temperatures in the mid-80s for a 7 p.m. start. Elyria came out on [...]
Indians rally against White Sox, but falter in 11th inning
CLEVELAND – Give the Indians an “A” for effort Monday night, but they still got an “L” in the end. Cleveland rallied from a three-run deficit to tie the game in the ninth inning, but wound up on the losing end of a 10-6 decision in 11 innings to the White Sox in the series [...]
Tribe notes: LaPorta should be back soon
CLEVELAND – The Indians received good news where Matt LaPorta’s left hip strain is concerned. LaPorta, who left Sunday’s game after his second at-bat in the fourth inning, is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday for the series finale against the White Sox. “He’s a lot better,” said manager Manny Acta, who said LaPorta [...]
Michael Alan Rothgery
Michael Alan Rothgery, 42, of Bay Village (formerly of Elyria) passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 28, 2010. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by The Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home of Elyria, (440) 322-4626.
Josephine Theresa Dumke
Josephine Theresa Dumke (nee Kristosik), 80, of Elyria, died Monday, August 30, 2010 at the Elyria Wesleyan Village, following a long illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home, Elyria, (440) 322-4626.
Elizabeth A. Haradem
Elizabeth A. Haradem (nee Shannon), 80. With great sadness, the family announces the passing of Elizabeth Haradem on August 29, 2010. She was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and resided in Avon, Ohio since 1966. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Altar and Rosary Society and worked for Prudential Insurance and Good Samaritan [...]
Elisabeth J. “Liz” Lamm
Elisabeth J. “Liz” Lamm, 68, passed away suddenly August 29, 2010. She was the beloved daughter of the late Myron and Lucille (nee Bennett); dear sister of Margaret “Maggie”; niece of Patricia Shoop of Illinois; cousin and friend of many. Liz was a retired math teacher for the Nordonia Hills School District. A Memorial Service [...]
Theodore A. Blabey
Theodore A. “Ted” Blabey, 34, of Lorain, died unexpectedly Saturday, August 28, 2010. He was born May 26, 1976 in Lorain and had been a lifelong resident of the city. Ted was a 1994 graduate of Lorain High School. While enrolled there he was a trumpet player in the school’s marching band and played violin [...]
Kenneth A. Farnsworth, Jr.
Kenneth A. Farnsworth, Jr, former Wellington Water Superintendent, passed away August 30, 2010, after a long battle with cancer. Kenny started working for the Wellington Water Treatment Operations in November of 1958, after attending Wellington Schools. He subsequently attended advanced water treatment courses at Ohio State University, achieving many certifications, and was ultimately promoted to [...]
Carmela E. Jannuzzi
Carmela E. “Carm” Jannuzzi, 81, of Lorain, died Monday, August 30, 2010 at Amherst Manor following a lengthy illness. She was born April 11, 1929 in Lorain to the late Pasqale and Filomena (nee Visci) DeSantis and resided in Lorain her entire life. She graduated from Lorain High School in 1947B. Carm worked at First [...]
Man indicted in baby’s death
ELYRIA – A Lorain man has been indicted on murder and other charges in connection with the May 24 death of an 8-month-old girl he was babysitting. Charles Brassfield, 23, also is charged with involuntary manslaughter, felonious assault and two counts of endangering children. Lorain police Sgt. Mark Carpentiere said that Brassfield had been caring [...]