Archive for August, 2010
Pioneer Invitational: Elyria homes in on title at own golf tourney
ELYRIA — Home sweet home. Elyria High, playing on its home course — Forest Hills — romped to its second straight Pioneer Invitational title Thursday with a 304 team score, a whopping 21 strokes better than runner-up Midview. It was a career day for Elyria’s top two golfers as Ryan Haddox shot an all-time personal [...]
Tribe notes: Acta standing behind Hafner
CLEVELAND — Designated hitter Travis Hafner has been booed, criticized and even had his manhood questioned by Indians fans. Tribe manager Manny Acta, however, remains squarely behind his oftinjured slugger. “You can’t be judging people who are hurt without being in their body,” the skipper said Thursday. “I just hope Travis gets to a point [...]
Crushers shut out in Illinois
NORMAL, Ill. — Lake Erie gave up five runs in the fourth en route to a 7-0 loss to the Normal CornBelters in the rubber game of the three-game series. The Crushers managed only four hits, led by Lee Huggins’ two doubles. Daniel Cox’s three-run homer sparked the ’Belters big fouth. Starter Josh Roberts worked [...]
VIDEO: Daniel Kovarbasich, 16, gets probation for killing alleged molester
ELYRIA — Lorain County Common Pleas Judge James Burge sentenced 16-year-old Daniel Kovarbasich on Thursday to five years of probation for the Jan. 22 beating and stabbing death of Duane Hurley, who Daniel has said molested him. Burge rejected arguments from Assistant County Prosecutor Tony Cillo and one of Hurley’s nieces for him to impose [...]
Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales coming to Lorain County Fair
WELLINGTON — They’re big, beautiful and they eat like there’s no tomorrow. Standing 6 feet tall at the shoulders and weighing 1,800 to 2,300 pounds, the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales are attention-getters wherever they go, including this year’s Lorain County Fair where they will make an appearance 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 25. The world-famous team of [...]
Photo gallery: Officers, wives dish out food for levy effort
ELYRIA — The servers started out as police officers, dishing out burgers, brats and baked beans at Thursday’s police levy fundraiser at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1079. But before long, it was time for the officers to pass the spatulas and serving spoons to their wives. More photos below. And, they promise to [...]
Fugitive arrested in Elyria one day after being added to most-wanted list
ELYRIA — Fugitive John Wilson — tagged Wednesday as one of the“dangerous dozen” by the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force — was arrested Thursday at the Elyria home of his girlfriend. Wilson, 28, was wanted on two counts of felonious assault involving a domestic incident on July 8 in Elyria, according to [...]
Local news roundup for Aug. 13, 2010
11-month-old baby burned; teen arrested ELYRIA — An 11-month-old baby was taken by helicopter to MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland after being burned Thursday night. A teenaged male is in custody in the matter, Elyria police reported. According to police, the incident happened shortly after 9 p.m. in the 200 block of Chester Avenue. The [...]
Police log for Aug. 13, 2010
Elyria police Wednesday, Aug. 11 1:35 p.m. – 200 block Market Drive, Target, Steve Resko, 23, of Lorain, charged with aggravated robbery, accused of stealing a purse from a disabled woman in a motorized cart. 1:58 p.m. – 3300 block Midway Mall, car stolen. 2:16 p.m. – 1800 block Middle Ave., Jarell Carroll, 21, of [...]
Richard Lynn
Richard Lynn, 54, of Parma Heights, passed away suddenly on August 5, 2010. He was the loving father of Heather; dearest brother of Jeff (Cathy), Cynthia, Shawn, Lewis and Mary Kay (Dan) Morgan. Richard was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed hunting, golfing, flying and playing poker. He liked practical jokes and [...]
Rick Olijar
Rick Olijar, 61, of Avon Lake, formerly of Lorain, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at home surrounded by family after a two year battle with cancer. Rick was born June 21, 1949 in Lorain. He was a graduate of Admiral King High School class of 1967. Rick later attended Lorain County Community College and [...]
Amy L. Szalay
Amy L. Szalay, 41, of Elyria, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2010 at New Life Hospice, following a short illness. She was born April 15, 1969 in Elyria. Amy was a Correctional Officer at the Ohio State Penitentiary for 15 years and the Grafton Correctional Institution. She loved animals, enjoyed reading and being outdoors. Amy [...]
Patrick Wilt
Patrick “Pat” Wilt, 61, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday August 11, 2010. Complete arrangements will be announced by Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Ave., Lorain.
Raymond “Lee” Abel
Raymond “Lee” Abel, 73, of Elyria, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2010 following a lengthy illness. He was born November 16, 1936 in Crossville, Tennessee and had lived in Lorain County for most of his life. Raymond was a self employed musician and a booking agent and played saxophone with the Red Riders Band and [...]
Russell T. Page
Russell T. Page, 71, of Shelby, died Thursday, August 12, 2010, at Med Central Mansfield Hospital. Shelby; five stepgrandchildren; 11 stepgreat- grandchildren and numerous nieces Russ was born February 9, 1939 in Elyria, the son of the late Dorothy (Foreman) and Ralph Page, Sr. He was a Marine veteran, serving at the end of the [...]
Browns LB D’Qwell Jackson won’t need surgery, out 3-7 weeks
BEREA — Browns linebacker D’well Jackson avoided surgery and should only miss 3-7 weeks, a league source confirmed Thursday night. Jackson got a second opinion from his surgeon after injuring his right pectoral muscle Tuesday night in a practice, and the doctor confirmed the Browns’ diagnosis of a strain. He had feared the worst — [...]
BREAKING NEWS: Daniel Kovarbasich gets five years probation
ELYRIA — Daniel Kovarbasich, 16, was sentenced to five years of probation for the Jan. 22 slaying of Duane Hurley inside his North Ridgeville home. Lorain County Common Pleas James Burge also ordered Daniel remain incarcerated until he can be placed in a treatment program. Daniel, who was tried as an adult, was convicted earlier [...]
High school golf: Improving Avon wins title
LORAIN — The area’s high school golf teams are proving what the weekend hacker has believed for years. The more you play, the better you score. The season is still young, but local teams are going lower by the day. A perfect example is Avon High, which won the Titan Invitational on Wednesday with a [...]
Board of Revision rep Virginia Haynes resigns
ELYRIA — The Lorain County commissioners’ representative on the county’s Board of Revision resigned Wednesday from the post she held for about a month in the wake of a controversy surrounding a Parma city councilman who was serving on the Cuyahoga County Board of Revision. Virginia Haynes, who works for the Lorain County Community Development [...]
Ridgeville considers 2011 bond issue for new middle school
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — Voters could see a bond issue on the ballot in 2011 to finance a new school, but there’s a long way to go before that happens, according to North Ridgeville City Schools Superintendent Craig Phillips. “We’re in a very tight financial situation,” Phillips said. “Who knows how things will go. Still, it’s [...]
Crews break ground on first Ohio casino
TOLEDO — Developers are breaking ground on what will be the first of four casinos in Ohio. They gathered with a few public officials in Toledo for a ceremony to mark the start of construction on a casino that will be built along Interstate 75 near downtown. Work is expected to start within the next [...]
Elyria Salvation Army giving out book bags, supplies today and tomorrow
ELYRIA — Nathan Burton’s favorite color is brown but he settled for blue. “I like all colors,” the bright-eyed five-year-old said with a grin after he picked out a brand new book bag from a table stacked high with them at the Elyria Salvation Army today. The boy was one of dozens who came through [...]
Browns coach Eric Mangini says no surgery — for now — for D’Qwell Jackson
BEREA — Browns coach Eric Mangini said linebacker D’Qwell Jackson is seeking a second opinion on his injured right pectoral muscle, but the plan is for him to rehab for a couple of weeks and then re-evaluate. Surgery hasn’t been ruled out, but the Browns are hoping it’s not necessary. Jackson was reportedly scheduled to [...]
11th straight year of record Ohio liquor sales
COLUMBUS — Officials say Ohio’s liquor sales numbers suggest the economic downturn has people going out less and choosing to drink at home. The state Department of Commerce says sales of spirits to wholesale buyers such as bars and restaurants continued to decline in the latest fiscal year, while retail sales to Ohio consumers kept [...]
Man jailed for stabbing wife during argument about cheating
ELYRIA — An Elyria man was arrested for domestic violence after he stabbed his wife in the thigh, according to police. Travis Gibson, 30, is jailed on $2,500 bond, according to the county jail. Officers were sent to 221 George St. yesterday after a 911 hangup call came in about 12:30 a.m., according to a [...]