Archive for August, 2010
News and notes from Browns training camp
BEREA — Rookie quarterback Colt McCoy didn’t practice Monday and may miss Tuesday with a thumb injury, but coach Eric Mangini said he expects him to play Saturday night against the Rams in the second preseason game. McCoy banged his throwing hand on the helmet of an offensive lineman Saturday vs. Green Bay and left [...]
Amherst police dog Bandit dies
AMHERST — Amherst police have lost one of their most diligent officers. K-9 Bandit, a 7-year-old German shepherd whose keen sense of smell and training helped police confiscate 20-plus kilos of cocaine and thousands of dollars in cash, died unexpectedly Saturday morning. The department’s only canine member, Bandit is believed to have died from a [...]
More than two dozen mailboxes on South Abbe Road damaged overnight
ELYRIA — Nearly 30 mailboxes on South Abbe Road were damaged overnight, according to Elyria police. Officers were called to South Abbe Road about 3 this morning, according to a police report. They found 29 mailboxes between 1519 and 1842 South Abbe either damaged or knocked from their posts. Police were looking for unknown subjects [...]
Report: Man says trio assaulted him near Ely Square
ELYRIA — An Elyria man said three men pushed him off his bike and onto the ground and then kicked and punched him for several minutes while he lay curled in a fetal position over the weekend near Ely Square. Kevin Reedy, 44, reported the attack to police yesterday morning but said it had happened [...]
Police: Shots fired into two apartments overnight
ELYRIA — Bullets were fired into two Elyria apartments overnight, but no one was hurt, according to Elyria police. Police were called to 290 Washington Ave. about 10:15 p.m., according to a police report. Konstantinus Tsardoulias, 43, told police he was sitting on a couch of Apartment B207 when he heard a loud crash. He [...]
Indians 9, Mariners 1: Indians use breakout inning to sink Cy Young candidate
CLEVELAND — The Indians couldn’t beat unheralded starting pitchers David Pauley or Jason Vargas in the first two games of the series against Seattle. But Mariners ace Felix Hernandez, who is an American League Cy Young candidate? No problem. The up-and-down Cleveland offense was up and then some Sunday at Progressive Field, avoiding the sweep [...]
Vermilion Harbor Triathlon: Hartley defends title
VERMILION — The weather theme remained the same on Sunday in Northeast Ohio, with brutally hot and humid conditions. As tough as it was, it didn’t stop triathletes from aiming at the big prize in the third annual Vermilion Harbour Triathlon. Pickerington’s Ross Hartley handled the heat like a pro, successfully defending his title in [...]
Scott Petrak: Rookies, QBs give Browns a solid start
It’s only the preseason opener. The starters played less than a half. Crunch time was reserved for guys like Brett Ratliff, Syndric Steptoe and Kwaku Danso — none of whom is likely to be around when the real season kicks off Sept. 12. The disclaimers are legitimate, but they don’t tell the story accurately. The [...]
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 2010: Clippers feel new guys are prepared
SHEFFIELD TWP. — Clearview was projected to be one of the best teams in Lorain County last season, then proceeded to prove it on the field. The senior-dominated Clippers fell short of a playoff berth, but they went 8-2 and defended their Patriot Athletic Conference Stripes Division championship. They were driven by standout tailback Anthony [...]
Photo gallery: Vermilion Port Authority Duck Dash
The annual Vermilion Port Authority Duck Dash 500 was held Sunday at McGarvey’s Landing in Vermilion. Winners were Weston Corogon, a former Vermilion resident who now lives in Bowling Green, who took first place and won $1,000; Amy Rottari of Vermilion, a bartender at Quaker Steak & Lube, who won $500 for second place; and [...]
Photo gallery: North Ridgeville Corn Festival wraps up
Another year of the North Ridgeville Corn Festival wrapped up Sunday with a parade, rides and music. Chronicle photos by Steve Manheim and Chuck Humel.
Photo gallery: Fire destroys East Avenue house
After being the victim of break-ins several times in recent weeks, Eddie Sabbah had scheduled an appointment tomorrow to have ADT install a security system at his East Avenue home. “I have to call them back now and tell them I have no home,” he said shaking his head this morning. Fire broke out in [...]
Crushers fall 3-1 to division-leading Miners
MARION, Ill. — The Lake Erie Crushers dropped the rubber game of a three-game series at Southern Illinois on Sunday, falling 3-1 to the West Division-leading Miners. Ryan Bird carried a shutout into the eighth, recording nine strikeouts. With one out, Raphael Turner tripled to the gap in right-center and Jodam Rivera walked. Rivera stole [...]
Ex-fair chief Tom Denes dies in crash
NEW LONDON — Tom Denes, an area businessman and former Lorain County Fair director, was killed Saturday night in a crash in New London. Denes was 54. He lived in New London. According to the Ohio Highway Patrol, Denes was driving his 2002 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic motorcycle southbound on Butler Road around 11 p.m. when, [...]
Elyria man faces dump truck DUI
ELYRIA — An Elyria man is facing several charges after allegedly driving a dump truck while drunk. Justin Knotts, 23, was charged with OVI, driving under suspension, obstructing official business, OVI test refusal and weaving course. According to Elyria police, officers were dispatched to Midway Mall around 9:40 Friday night regarding two intoxicated males lying [...]
Police log for Aug. 16, 2010
Lorain police Thursday, Aug. 12 11:54 p.m. – 3000 block Homewood Drive, air conditioner, food and pots and pans stolen from residence. Friday, Aug. 13 10:06 p.m. – West 14th Street and Reid Avenue, teenaged male charged with possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, no license plate light, no taillights, no driver’s license. Teenaged [...]
Sandusky Speedway: Watson takes 30-lapper
SANDUSKY — Kipton’s Kyle Watson walked away from Sandusky Speedway $300 richer Saturday night, winning the special Street Stock 30-lap feature. North Ridgeville’s Jim Blagg topped qualifiers then went on to win the 25-lap Modified feature over Andy Carroll. Mike Sims of Marblehead took the Sportsman feature, while Justin Cranmore won again in the Spectator [...]
15 minutes: Meet face painter Mark Botson
Mark Botson Age: 49 Lives: North Ridgeville Pursuit: Face painting I see you do face painting. Where’s your booth and when are you there? We’re at Jamie’s Flea Market in Amherst — we’re there Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. We’ll be at the Apple Festival, too. What’s your most popular artwork? [...]
Charlotte E. McDonald
Charlotte E. McDonald, (nee Fisher), 89, of Elyria, died Sunday, August 15, 2010 at Normandy Manor of Rocky River. She was born April 17, 1921 in Uhrichsville, Ohio where she was a 1939 graduate of Uhrichsville High School. She graduated from St. Luke’s School of Nursing in Cleveland and was then employed as a nursing [...]
Laura E. Naftzger
Laura E. “Betty” Naftzger (nee Coleman) 78, of Grafton, passed away Friday, August 13, 2010 at EMH Regional Medical Center following a short illness. She was born October 14, 1931 in Mt. Pleasant. Betty was Chief Deputy Recorder with the Lorain County Recorder’s Office under Dorothy Essex, and was involved in Lorain County politics. She [...]
Julius E. Vargo
Julius E. Vargo, 80 years old, of Elyria, Ohio, died on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at the home of his daughter, Julie Vargo in Grafton. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Reichlin Roberts Funeral Home, 327 Cleveland Street, Elyria, Ohio 44035.
Nicholas M. Olah
Nicholas M. Olah 83, of Oberlin passed away Saturday August 14, 2010 at The Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin following a long illness. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by The Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home of Elyria (440) 322-4626.
Thomas J. Denes
Thomas J. Denes 54, of New London passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 15, 2010. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by The Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home of Elyria (440)322-4626.
Indians 9, Mariners 1: Tribe avoids sweep
CLEVELAND – The Indians couldn’t beat unheralded starting pitchers David Pauley or Jason Vargas in the first two games of the series against Seattle. But Mariners ace Felix Hernandez, who is an American League Cy Young candidate? No problem. The up-and-down Cleveland offense was up and then some Sunday at Progressive Field, avoiding the sweep [...]
Indians notes: Hafner slams rehab assignment
CLEVELAND – Travis Hafner preferred to skip a minor league rehab assignment and the designated hitter got his wish Sunday with the Indians activating him from the disabled list to start in the series finale against the Mariners. He repaid his team by hitting a pivotal grand slam in a seven-run seventh inning that powered [...]