Archive for August, 2010
Crushers fall apart late, fall to Miners in 10 innings
AVON – Mathematically, the Crushers are still alive for the playoffs. But if the team suffers more losses like Friday night’s at All Pro Freight Stadium, mathematics aren’t going to matter much in a few days. The Crushers had the best team in the Frontier League – the 58-24 Southern Illinois Miners – on the [...]
JoAnn Josephine (White) “Jo” Portman March 27, 1932 – August 17, 2010
JoAnn Josephine (White) “Jo” Portman, born in Lorain, she was the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (nee Barish) Wuitowicz. Orphaned at the age of three, she later moved to Oberlin, and lived at Green Acres Orphanage. In her early years, she worked at Ben Franklin store in Oberlin at the candy counter. During high school [...]
Olga Stanchak
Olga Stanchak (nee Smalcer), 74, of Elyria, died Friday, August 20, 2010 at her residence, following a sudden illness. Further arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain.
Arthur Frederick Brinker
Arthur “Blackie” Frederick Brinker, 84, of Wellington, died Thursday, August 19, 2010 at the Elms. Born June 23, 1926 in Chatham, Blackie was the only son of Earl and Gladys (nee Smith) Brinker. He attended Spencer High School before being drafted to the Army in 1944. Later, Blackie received an honorary diploma which he was [...]
Ramona J. DeChant
Ramona J. DeChant (nee Riedner), 85, of Avon, died Wednesday, August 18, 2010, at Avon Oaks Nursing Home, Avon. She was born July 7, 1925 in Colton, Washington, and had lived in Avon 53 years. She was employed by the FBI in the 1940’s in San Francisco and Washington, DC. On November 11, 1943 she [...]
Dr. Bradley W. Quick
Dr. Bradley W. Quick of LaGrange, went to be with his Savior on Thursday, August 19, 2010. He was born April 18, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan. At the age of eleven, Pastor Quick accepted Christ’s free gift of eternal life. He married his high school sweetheart, Debra Gail Vires, on June 20, 1970. Pastor Quick [...]
Rose T. Gehring
Rose T. Gehring (Abfall), 52, passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 19, 2010 and went home to be with the Lord. She was born in Avon. Rose was a graduate of Kent State in Business Finance. She was a dedicated stay at home mom and was a member of Guardian Angels Catholic Church. She is survived [...]
Indians 7, Royals 3: Tribe makes season-high five errors in win
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One night after collecting 17 hits and losing, the Cleveland Indians made a season-high five errors, had a runner thrown out at every base and won. Shin-Soo Choo hit a tiebreaking RBI single in a five-run eighth inning and the Indians rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 on Thursday [...]
Breaking it down: Scott Petrak takes a look at training camp
BEREA — The end of training camp happens in stages. The first curtain drew to a close Thursday with the last practices open to the public and the final two-a-day of the year. Camp won’t officially end until the players are out of the team hotel and living at home with no curfew. That date [...]
Pioneer Jake Neuschaefer picks Flashes for baseball
ELYRIA — Elyria High senior Jake Neuschaefer wanted only the best. So Neuschaefer will continue his education and his baseball career at Kent State University in 2011. “I think it’s the best college in Ohio,” Neuschaefer said in explaining his decision. “It’s very close to home. I can keep my head on straight there.” Neuschaefer [...]
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 2010: Falls relying on excellent senior class
OLMSTED FALLS — There is an excellent senior class at Olmsted Falls this season, making the Bulldogs a strong contender to win their first Southwestern Conference title since 2002. There are 28 seniors on the Olmsted Falls roster, including two All-SWC first-team choices. Bill Budosh, an all-conference guard, and Jeremy Ortiz, who got the honor [...]
VIDEO: Man mauled by bear dies overnight
Brent Kandra, the 24-year-old man injured last night in a bear attack, died overnight, according to staff at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland. According to the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened just before 7:30 p.m. at the property in the 9900 block of North Marks Road in Columbia Township. Deputies described the attack [...]
CornBelters 2, Crushers 0: Pitchers excel, but hitters are no-shows
AVON — Alberto Rolon (2-4), Ronnie Morales and J.J. Pacella combined to hold visiting Normal to just two hits Thursday night. Unfortunately, the CornBelters turned those two hits into two runs, which, with the way the Crushers have been hitting lately, was an insurmountable deficit. Even though Lake Erie threatened in the ninth, the “Freight [...]
Man, 24, attacked by bear
COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP — A man was attacked, allegedly by a bear, Thursday evening at a Columbia Township property known in the neighborhood for its exotic animals. According to the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened just before 7:30 p.m. at the property in the 9900 block of North Marks Road. Deputies described the attack [...]
Nonprofit Advent Industries hiring 10-20 to build bunk beds
ELYRIA — A defunct not-for-profit job training and rehabilitation program that employed more than 1,000 people during its heyday is being resurrected with the goal of employing 10 to 20 people to build bunk beds. Some of the bunk beds have been constructed Padley said. “They climbed up on the top bunk and were very [...]
Judge blocks firefighters’ motion to stop pay deferment
ELYRIA — A county judge has rejected a request from Lorain firefighters to issue a restraining order that would have stopped the city from implementing a plan to defer two weeks of pay for firefighters over 10 pay periods through the end of the year. Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Christopher Rothgery wrote in his [...]
Elyria officials look at solicitors’ rules for knocking
ELYRIA — Sometimes that knocking at the door indicates a family or friend has come to visit. But every so often, it is a sign that someone is looking to sell a product or hock a service on your doorstep. In Elyria, the rules of how doorto- door salespersons, canvassers and peddlers operate are being [...]
Jim’s Coffeehouse closing in Elyria
ELYRIA — Jim’s Coffeehouse had a busy lunchtime rush Thursday. Soup was ladled up by the bowlful, the phone was ringing off the hook and people bought photos right off the walls — literally. It’s the kind of business owner Jim Sloan said he wished he had every day. After today, his days of wishing [...]
North Ridgeville firefighter placed on paid leave
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — A veteran firefighter is on paid administrative leave for an undisclosed issue. Assistant Fire Chief John Reese confirmed that Robert Becker has been placed on leave but declined to provide any other details, citing ongoing grievance proceedings as provided in contracts between the city and its firefighters. “I know he’s had some [...]
Kenneth W. Miller
Kenneth W. Miller, 77, of Elyria, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at EMH Regional Medical Center, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Wooster and resided in Elyria since 2002, moving from North Ridgeville where he had lived for 33 years. Kenneth was a sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. [...]
Scott William Young
Scott William Young, 52, of Elyria, died unexpectedly Wednesday, August 18, 2010, at his home. He was born November 17, 1957 in Oberlin and lived in Elyria for most of his life. Scott attended Elyria High School and was formerly a machinist at Diamond Products. He loved riding his motorcycle. He is survived by two [...]
Leonard G. Oldfield
Leonard G. Oldfield, 57, of Elyria, died Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at his home, following a short illness. Leonard was born on March 25, 1953 in Elyria and lived in Elyria and Amherst all of his life. He was the owner operator of Oldfield Septic Services in Elyria for 40 years. He loved driving truck [...]
Ramona J. DeChant
Ramona J. DeChant, 85, of Avon, died Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Avon Oaks Nursing Home, Avon. Arrangements will be announced by the Misencik Funeral Home, Avon.
Dr. Bradley W. Quick
Dr. Bradley W. Quick, 63, and Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Elyria, peacefully finished his race and passed into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, Thursday morning, August 19, 2010, surrounded by his loving family, at the New Life Hospice Residential Center in Lorain. Friends may call Monday, August 23, 2010, from [...]
Gordon W. Fedor
Gordon W. Fedor, 60, of Summerville, South Carolina, formerly of Lorain, died Thursday, July 29, 2010, in North Charleston, South Carolina. He was born in Lorain, the son of Julius George and Edith Mikloda Fedor. Mr. Fedor was an electrician with Meyer Electric Co. Surviving are a brother, Thomas Steven Fedor; and two nieces, Julie [...]