Archive for August, 2010
Michael C. Sowers
Michael C. Sowers, 59, of Circleville, Ohio, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2010 in Berger Hospital in Circleville, after a short illness. He was born March 19, 1951 in Toledo, lived in the Medina area, before moving to Circleville in 2005. He attended Pleasant View Old Regular Baptist Church when living in Medina area. He [...]
Theodore A. Blabey
Theodore A. “Ted” Blabey, 34, of Lorain, died unexpectedly Saturday, August 28, 2010. Funeral arrangements wll be announced by the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, Lorain, www.gluvna.net
PHOTO GALLERY: Sunday at the Lorain County Fair
Photos by Chuck Humel.
2010 Healthy Ohio Worksite Award
Receive recognition for your company’s commitment to employee health by applying for the 2010 Healthy Ohio Worksite Award, sponsored by the Ohio Department of Health. All worksites, large or small, profit or nonprofit are encouraged to apply for the award.
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131,675 people attend Lorain County Fair
The Lorain County Fair had its best year attendance-wise since 2006, with 131,675 people attending over the fair’s seven days. Last year saw 113,399 people. In 2006, 132, 421 attended. Fair Director Brian Twining called the week “fantastic.” “The week started out great, and ended up fantastic,” he said. “We didn’t have to land LifeFlight [...]
Edward P. Hobor
Edward P. Hobor, 85, of Amherst Township, died peacefully on Friday, August 27, 2010 at the New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph. He was a World War II Veteran of the United States Navy where he fulfilled duty assignments as a Machinist’s Mate. He was the recipient of the American Theater Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Theater [...]
Ethel Litke
Ethel Litke (nee Kenska), 96, of Elyria, passed away Friday, August 27, 2010 at the Center Ridge Health Campus in North Ridgeville. She was born May 27, 1914 in Elyria where she was a lifelong resident. Ethel and her husband owned and operated the Shell service station at West Ave. and Oberlin Rd. in Elyria [...]
Michael Sowers
Michael Sowers, 66, of Circleville and formerly of Lorain County, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2010 in Berger Hospital, Circleville, after a short illness. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Blackburn-Duke Funeral Home, 1021 Main St., Grafton.
John L. “Jack” Bracy, Sr.
Elder John L. (Jack) Bracy, Sr., 72, of Lorain, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 25, 2010, after a lengthy illness. He was born on August 19, 1938 in Burkville, Alabama in Lowndes County to the union of Mingo Bracy Sr. and Teresa (Williams) Bracy. He accepted Christ at an [...]
Ronald W. Graham, Sr.
Ronald W. Graham, Sr., 74, of Elyria, died Thursday, August 26, 2010 at the Cleveland Clinic, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ron retired from TRW Automotive, in Independence, Ohio where he worked for 30 years as a Warehouse Shipper and Union steward. He was raised at Parmadale, and St. Anthony’s in Cleveland, and attended [...]
Donna R. Freshwater
Donna R. Freshwater (nee-Barres), 83, of Elyria, died Thursday, August 26, 2010 at her home, following a brief illness. She was born June 28, 1927 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Donna was a former member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Elyria, a 1945 Elyria High School graduate and enjoyed family gatherings, sewing, [...]
Raymond Hansford
Raymond Hansford, 87, died Saturday, August 14, 2010. He was an accomplished and dear brother of Ernie and Ellen Kunath; and cherished friend of Saundra roller skater and ballroom dancer who proudly attained Gold Medal status in Roller Dance Skating proficiency. He was the beloved father of Raymond, Madeline Brikmanis, Russell and the late Kenneth; [...]
Robert “Bob” Jaeger
Robert “Bob” Jaeger passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 25, 2010 with his family by his side. Bob was a long time resident of Eaton Twp. Bob was born 1923 in Salem, Ohio. He graduated from Salem High School in 1941 and joined the United States Naval Reserve. After the war ended he joined his father [...]
Lee Abel
Raymond LeRoy “Lee” Abel, 73, of Elyria, died Sunday, August 8, 2010. A Celebration of Life picnic will be held in his honor, for friends and next of kin, Sunday, September 12, 2010 at Finwood Estate, Elyria. There has been a time change. The picnic will be from 2 to 4:30 P.M. and includes a [...]
Dropped again: Browns lose to Lions as turnover troubles and defensive woes continue
DETROIT – Quarterback Jake Delhomme opened the preseason as the Browns’ No. 1 question mark. After answering every doubt in three near-perfect preseason games, his recovery from a disastrous 2009 season looks complete. Now, if only the rest of the Browns could match his performance and composure. The Browns (1-2) led the Lions when the [...]
Browns notes: Harrison trying to shake off fumble foibles
DETROIT – Running back Jerome Harrison could’ve used a big game after a slow start to the preseason. He didn’t get it. Harrison rushed 11 times for 34 yards, a 3.1 average, Saturday night in a 35-27 loss to the Lions. Much worse was a lost fumble that was returned 14 yards for a touchdown. [...]
Indians down Royals on Cabrera’s homer in the 10th
CLEVELAND – Manny Acta spent part of his pregame news conference Saturday talking about the importance of shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera. Then, Cabrera went out and provided some proof. Cabrera’s walk-off solo home run to lead off the 10th inning lifted the last-place Indians to a 4-3 victory over Kansas City, moving them closer (one game) [...]
Officials, teachers exult in new EHS
ELYRIA – Nearly five years ago, Superintendent Paul Rigda stood inside the dark, old auditorium at Elyria High School and introduced himself as the new leader of the district. A teacher and later administrator in the district for more than two decades, Rigda came to the high school with a long history as a Pioneer. [...]
Tribe notes: Bullpen has been pleasant surprise
CLEVELAND – The Indians entered the season with offense as a perceived strength and pitching a weakness. It’s worked the other way around. While Cleveland’s offense has lagged at the bottom of the American League for the majority of the season, the pitching staff, especially the bullpen, has consistently improved to the point of bright-spot [...]
Couple found dead in Bay
BAY VILLAGE – A former Elyria man was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound outside of his Russell Road home Saturday, and his wife was found dead inside the home, according to police. Michael Rothgery, 42, was found in the backyard of the home in the 27000 block of Russell Road near Bay [...]
Police log for Aug. 29, 2010
Lorain police Thursday, Aug. 26 1:34 p.m. – East 32nd and Seneca Avenue, Kevin Young Jr., 21, 2000 block E. 30th St., charged with obstructing official business. 2:41 p.m. – 1300 block Euclid Ave., stereo stolen from unlocked vehicle. 4:20 p.m. – 2600 block Larkmoor St., thieves broke the driver’s side window of a vehicle [...]
Volleyball: Amherst digs in, beats North Royalton
AMHERST – Maybe North Royalton should not have won the third game. All it seemed to do was make Deme Morales angry. Morales had 12 of her 31 kills in the fourth game as Amherst finished off the visiting Bears 25-15, 25-18, 23-25 and 25-13 in a non-conference volleyball match Saturday afternoon that opened the [...]
Boys soccer: Elyria Catholic throws North Ridgeville for a loss
NORTH RIDGEVILLE – In a game played almost exclusively with feet, the Elyria Catholic boys soccer team is making waves with a pair of arms. Those belong to junior forward David Elwer, whose pinpoint throw-ins serve as a form of corner kick, only perhaps more accurate: They led to three goals Saturday as the Panthers [...]
PHOTO GALLERY: Lorain County Fair combine derby
Fair sets Saturday attendance record
The Lorain County Fair set a Saturday attendance record, with 27,625 people coming through the gates. It’s the highest Saturday attendance since the fair started verifying its attendance numbers in 1999. Attendance for the week, with one day left, is 113,939.