Archive for August, 2010
Old-school style for new Cavs uniforms
CLEVELAND — In the world of fashion, everything that’s old eventually becomes new again. That axiom definitely applies to the Cavaliers’ new uniforms, which were unveiled Tuesday during a downtown launch party at Cadillac Ranch. Cleveland’s home and road jerseys only include three colors: a maroon-like wine, metallic gold and white — an identical combination [...]
Royals 2, Indians 1: Acta not pleased with called third strikes
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It wasn’t just the ending that had Indians manager Manny Acta so upset after Tuesday’s 2-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals. It was the way that ending came about. Zack Greinke pitched six strong innings for the win, Joakim Soria earned his 34th save and the Royals also got home [...]
Browns place punter Dave Zastudil on IR
BEREA — Punter Dave Zastudil doesn’t want his Browns career to end like this. He knows it could. Zastudil was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with a troublesome right knee, ending his season. This is the last year of the five-year contract he signed in 2006. “That’s one of the hardest things for me, is [...]
Candlelight vigil tonight for Avon firefighter
AVON — There will be a candlelight vigil tonight for Avon firefighter Kevin Criss, who was killed late Monday night in a motorcycle accident. The vigil will be at the fire station, 36185 Detroit Road, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., according to Avon Fire Chief Frank Root III. Additionally, “we’re asking the citizens of Avon [...]
Ridgeville golf invite: Elyria’s Kevin Koepp shoots career low
AVON — Kevin Koepp of Elyria came within inches of the shot of his life, but still finished with the round of his life, shooting a 78 in the Ranger Invitational at Avon Oaks Country Club on Tuesday afternoon. It was one of the highlights of the tournament. Rocky River had a few highlights, as [...]
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 2010: Brookside’s comfort level rising
SHEFFIELD TWP. — Year One of the Keenan Leichty era at Brookside went pretty much as expected. The rebuilding Cardinals struggled as Leichty and the players became acquainted with one another on and off the field. A pair of wins was the end result, but judging the Cardinals’ season just on their record would be [...]
Too stinky? State considering lawsuit against county landfill
NEW RUSSIA TWP. — State officials are considering a lawsuit against the Lorain County landfill if something isn’t done about the stench of garbage, a problem neighbors have been complaining about for years. In a July 23 letter to Republic Services, which operates the landfill, Assistant Ohio Attorney General Nicholas Bryan urged the company to [...]
First day of school comes early this year
If Labor Day is widely considered the official last day of summer, Elyria Schools will be the only district to wait until the season ends before making students return to the classroom. This year, classes for Elyria don’t start until Sept. 7. But the late start is not about giving parents a little extra shopping [...]
Oberlin makes liberal arts college honor roll
OBERLIN — Oberlin College ranked 23rd in the widely regarded U.S. News & World Report ratings of best liberal arts colleges, and several others from Ohio cracked the top 100. Other highly rated liberal arts colleges in Ohio and their rankings were: Kenyon College, 32nd; Denison University, 69th and College of Wooster, 71st. The rankings [...]
Elyria podiatrist David Hintz named to Solid Waste board
ELYRIA — Dan Billman, who retired last month from his job as director of the Lorain County Solid Waste Management District, wasn’t appointed to the district’s Policy Committee during a meeting Tuesday. Instead, Elyria podiatrist David Hintz was named to the one of the two open committee seats. Lorain County General Health District Environmental Health [...]
Avon board frustrated over levy defeat
AVON — Frustration was the theme of the night at the first Avon school board meeting since the $4.5 million, 5.9-mill levy was defeated Aug. 3 for the second time. Board members and levy supporters were frustrated because they believe the levy is the best solution for keeping the district out of the red without [...]
Story helps Columbus-area coroner locate man’s mother
COLUMBUS — The Franklin County Coroner’s Office credited a story in The Chronicle-Telegram with helping its staff quickly locate the mother of a former Elyria man who died in Columbus last winter and whose body had gone unclaimed for months. Officials in the coroner’s office were able to locate Vicki Harris, mother of Michael Charles [...]
Barbara Jane Jenkins Reid
The life of Barbara Jane Jenkins Reid, born September 15, 1931, came to an earthly end Monday, August 16, 2010. She was much loved by her family, husband, Wayland; children, Randee, Laurie, Rob, Rich, Russ and Rodger; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and their cat, Sassy most of whom were able to be with her to [...]
Damis Crawford
Damis “DC” Crawford, 30, of Lorain, died unexpectedly Friday, August 13, 2010. He was born January 19, 1980 in Los Angeles California and lived in the Lorain area for 24 years. He was a 1999 graduate of Southview High School and attended college at Devry Institute in Columbus. Damis was employed with U.S. Security Association [...]
Julius E. Vargo
Julius E. (Turk) Vargo, 80, of Grafton, died at home Saturday, August 14, 2010. Mr. Vargo was born July 8, 1930 in Elyria and lived here for most of his life. While in the U.S. Air Force serving as a Staff Sergeant he lived in Denver, Colorado, Savannah, Georgia and Alaska. In Savannah he was [...]
Robert A. Schatz
Robert A. “Bob” Schatz, 63, Sunday, August 15, 2010. He was the beloved husband of Mary DunfeeSchatz (nee Maziarz); dearest father of Joseph T. Schatz (wife Christina), Sally S. Schatz (wife Bonnie), Gina M. Schatz and stepfather of William Dunfee (wife Amy) and Michael Dunfee; devoted grandfather of Evan, Grant and Camdyn Schatz; dear stepson [...]
Nicholas M. Olah
Nicholas M. Olah, 83, of Oberlin, formerly of Elyria, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin, following a long illness. He was born March 24, 1927 in Sheffield Twp. Nick served with the U.S. Navy and retired as a custodian with The Elyria Board of Education. He was a member [...]
Patricia Ann Shiltz
Patricia “Tricia” Ann Shiltz (nee Troike), 51 and a resident of South Amherst, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2010 at the Amherst Hospital, following a sudden illness. Tricia was born March 26, 1959 in Sandusky. She was raised in the Sandusky and Amherst area graduating from Marion L. Steele High School with the class of [...]
Kevin Ray Criss
Kevin Ray Criss, 31, of Wellington, died Monday, August 16, 2010, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born January 28, 1979 in Elyria to Kenneth and Gloria (nee Morales) Criss. Kevin graduated from Firelands High School with the Class of 1997. For the past eight years, Kevin had been a resident of [...]
Barbara Jean Butler
Barbara Jean Butler (nee Mitchell), 70, formerly of Elyria, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at her home in Tacoma, Washington. She was born September 20, 1939 in Lancaster, Ohio. Barbara worked with the Elyria Municipal Court as Chief Deputy Civil Department for 12 and a half years and in the Clubhouse at Brentwood Golf [...]
Ohio Department of Aging launches Grandparents Day photo contest
Grandparents Day is Sept. 12, and, to celebrate, the Ohio Department of Aging is asking Ohioans to submit photos of grandparents and grandchildren working, learning and serving together via the agency’s page on Facebook. “Each day, our state and communities benefit from the diverse ways five or more distinct generations interact at work, at play [...]
Semi crash, acid spill overnight close turnpike, force evacuations
STREETSBORO — The State Highway Patrol says a truck spilled diluted hydrochloric acid along the Ohio Turnpike, leading to some evacuations southeast of Cleveland. Sgt. John Miller with the patrol says it appears the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel before the westbound truck went off the turnpike late Tuesday night and crashed. [...]
Ohio tea party shopper program dropped in less than a week
DAYTON — A program pitched as a way for shoppers to support an Ohio tea party group has been suspended after less than a week, with merchants saying that some customers complained about their participation. The Tea Party Exchange in Dayton issued cards to consumers and said if they shopped at certain merchants, 5 percent [...]
LeBron to GQ: No regrets about ‘The Decision,’ not sure if Gilbert ever cared
MIAMI — Adding a new layer to the rift between LeBron James and Dan Gilbert, the NBA’s two-time reigning MVP and new Miami Heat forward has told GQ magazine that he isn’t sure the Cleveland Cavaliers owner “ever cared” about him during their time together. In an article released today, James spoke of how widespread [...]
Vermilion teams up to try to save historic museum site
VERMILION — The Inland Seas Maritime Museum in Vermilion will close Sept. 30 to relocate to Toledo. Vermilion community groups and residents are mounting an effort to save Harbor View mansion, the historic home that now houses the museum. If they’re successful, Harbor View, will remain a community-use property. They’ve entered Harbor View into the [...]