Archive for September, 2010
State poll: EC No. 1 in Division IV
A thrilling victory over Bishop Hartley on Friday night brought Elyria Catholic more than just another win. On the strength of their 34-28 overtime decision, the Panthers are the new No. 1 Division IV team in Ohio. EC, unbeaten at 4-0, is atop the Division IV poll with 230 points, four points in front of [...]
Girls soccer: Young Middies keep on shining, beat EC 3-0
ELYRIA — Midview has a bunch of freshman girls playing varsity soccer for the first time. Sound dicey? Forget it. The Middies on Monday night posted their sixth shutout of the season, a 3-0 victory over Elyria Catholic at Knights of Columbus Field. They’re unbeaten in eight of nine matches (7-1-1) and have posted six [...]
Twins 9, Indians 3: Tribe done in by Twins’ big sixth
MINNEAPOLIS — Struggling with his command and clinging to a one-run lead with the bases loaded, Brian Duensing showed why he could be a difference- maker come playoff time. Duensing worked out of a sixth-inning jam for his 10th win, backed by homers from Danny Valencia and Michael Cuddyer, and the Minnesota Twins beat the [...]
Mangini says mistakes at root of Browns’ 0-2 start
BEREA — Coach Eric Mangini doesn’t want to hear about the lack of a No. 1 receiver. Or the dearth of playmakers across the offense. Or a weak right side of the offensive line. To Mangini, the Browns’ 0-2 start is all about mistakes. Too many turnovers. Too many penalties. If you’ve heard this before, [...]
14-year-old boy admits setting baby on fire
ELYRIA — A 14-year-old Elyria boy admitted — the juvenile equivalent of a guilty plea — to two counts each of aggravated arson and felonious assault on Monday for an August incident in which an 11-month-old baby was burned. He could be sentenced to an Ohio Department of Youth Services facility until he turns 21, [...]
Spring Valley cluster home project moves forward
ELYRIA — After nearly two years, ground could be broken in months on a multimilliondollar housing development by the operators of Spring Valley Golf and Athletic Club after City Council voted Monday to permit cluster homes in the project. Bob Corna, who owns the golf club and is working with investors to build the cluster [...]
Residents speak out for homeless shelter
LORAIN — Officials are scrambling to find a place for the city’s homeless before the first frost now that the fate of the St. Joseph Parish Homeless Shelter is in jeopardy. Members of the public got their chance to speak before City Council during a regular Council meeting Monday night, and not one was pleased [...]
Focus a must as Buckeyes face another big underdog
COLUMBUS — It’s easy for teams to get excited about playing a ranked opponent, a league foe or a big rival. Yet for the second week in a row No. 2 Ohio State must focus on a heavy underdog that is just hoping to avoid getting squashed. Still, the team walking into that situation at [...]
Lorain Schools races to get $2.65 million in federal funds
LORAIN — Lorain schools are racing to put together a plan for Race to the Top funds. Superintendent Cheryl Atkinson said at Monday’s school board meeting that what she called a “transformation team” has been assembled to put together a proposal for using the $2.65 million the district is eligible to get. The deadline for [...]
Ex-Oberlin High player is interim coach at Michigan State
Former Oberlin High School quarterback Don Treadwell will be serving as interim head coach at Michigan State until coach Mark Dantonio can return to the sidelines following a mild heart attack suffered shortly after the Spartans beat Notre Dame 34-31 Saturday night. School officials were uncertain how long Dantonio might be out. The Spartans face [...]
Amherst art gallery reopens with local flavor
AMHERST — Getting noticed is tough, especially if you’re a local artist trying to be recognized for your efforts, let alone find someone interested enough to consider buying your art. “Until a few years ago, nobody outside of my family and friends knew I was an artist,” oil painter Jerry Wolosyn said. “Art isn’t something [...]
Police log for Sept. 21, 2010
Vermilion police Monday, Sept. 6 8:10 a.m. — 1100 block of Adams St., a resident told police he discovered a large amount of jewelry missing from his bedroom. Among the missing items are a two-carat woman’s engagement ring valued at $2,000, a fivediamond men’s ring worth $2,500, and men’s diamondstudded tennis bracelet valued at $1,300. [...]
Sylvia Salva
Sylvia Salva (nee Tsaknis), 76, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2010. Sylvia was born October 30, 1933 in Campbell, Ohio, to her parents, John and Kalotina (nee Mougrou) Tsaknis. She was raised in Campbell and graduated from Memorial High School, Class of 1951. Sylvia married Miguel A. Salva in 1953; they moved to Lorain and [...]
Ronald W. Fly
Ronald W. Fly, 71, of Elyria, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2010 at EMH Regional Medical Center, following a long illness. He was born November 8, 1938 in Cleveland. Ron was a tow motor operator at York International. He was an avid sports enthusiast and enjoyed playing golf, softball, watching football, NASCAR and playing cards. [...]
Barbara A. Lewis
Barbara A. Lewis, 70, died Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Akron General Hospital. Born on April 27, 1940 to the late George and Annette Mason, Barbara spent the last 39 years in Sullivan. Barbara managed the Housekeeping Department at the Holiday Inn Express in Ashland. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in [...]
Ralph John Angeline Rovere
Ralph John Angeline Rovere, 49 years of age, a resident of South Amherst, passed away Sunday, September, 19, 2010 at his parents home, following a long illness. He was born January 17, 1961 in Cleveland. Ralph was raised in South Amherst and graduated from South Amherst High School in the class of 1979. He had [...]
John Bodnarik
John Bodnarik, 93, of Wellington, died Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Keystone Point Health and Rehabilitation in La-Grange, following a short illness. Born in Cleveland on January 18, 1917 to the late Joseph and Mary (nee Sipula) Bodnarik, John grew up in Garfield Heights. John lived in Cleveland for many years before moving to Wellington [...]
Patricia G. Burns
Patricia G. Burns (nee Amato), 79, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2010. She was born and raised in Lorain, February 13, 1931 to her parents, Charles and Edna (nee Pletcher) Amato. Pat graduated from Irving Middle School and later from Lorain High School, class of 1949A. She met John Burns in 1954 and they were [...]
Nancy A. Mellott
Nancy A. Mellott, 77, entered into rest Monday, September 20, 2010 at New Life Hospice of St. Joseph, after a brief illness. Nancy was born February 18, 1933 in California, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Clearfield High School, Pennsylvania, in 1951. In 1976 she received an Associates Degree from Lorain County Community College in Radiology. She [...]
David Sciulli
David Sciulli, Professor of Sociology at Texas A&M University, 60, passed from this life on September 17, 2010. He is preceded in death by his father, Oreste Sciulli and is survived by his wife, Cynthia Sciulli of College Station, Texas; mother, Julia Fernandez Sciulli; sister, Lydia Scappucci and younger brother, Dino Sciulli; along with many [...]
Dennis L. Nowak
Dennis L. Nowak, 50, of Lorain, died, Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at his home. He was born August 7, 1960 in Lorain. Dennis was a free spirit and enjoyed the outdoors, especially being on the water and fishing, but his greatest joy was interacting with children and animals. Dennis is survived by a daughter, Christina [...]
Brookside senior doing much better at MetroHealth
By Adam Wright and Rona Proudfoot, The Chronicle-Telegram A senior at Brookside High School is doing much better this morning after she got a significant upgrade from critical to fair condition overnight, according to a hospital spokeswoman. The teen was hospitalized after she was hurt while “car surfing” early Sunday following the school’s homecoming dance. [...]
Columbia Gas says it installed 28,000 defective pipes in Ohio, 4 other states
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania gas utility says defective pipes were used at thousands of buildings in Pennsylvania and surrounding states but there is no immediate cause for concern. A company spokesman says Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania and its sister companies in Ohio, Maryland, Kentucky and Virginia installed the pipes at about 28,000 buildings before a [...]
Firelands football coach caught in sex sting resigns, remains on paid leave as JVS teacher
Todd Pooch has submitted a letter of resignation as head football coach at Firelands High School, according to Superintendent Greg Ring. Pooch, 36, was one of two men arrested earlier this month in an undercover prostitution operation in Huron County. He pleaded not guilty last Monday. “On Friday I received a letter of resignation from [...]
Browns center Alex Mack accuses Chiefs DL Shaun Smith of grabbing below the belt
BEREA – Browns center Alex Mack isn’t happy with Chiefs defensive lineman and former teammate Shaun Smith. Mack accused Smith of grabbing his private parts during Kansas City’s 16-14 win Sunday. “He grabbed my (testicles), and I don’t think he should be able to do that,” Mack said Monday. “I’m still fired up about it.” [...]