Archive for September, 2010
James Newton Gunnoe
James Newton Gunnoe, 79, of Lorain, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain following a lengthy illness. He was born March 21, 1931, in Lester, West Virginia, where he was raised and lived until the age of 19. Lorain has been his home for the last 52 years. James [...]
Ann Botamer
Ann Botamer (nee Sickle), 93, of Elyria, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2010 at The Center Ridge Health Campus in North Ridgeville. She was born September 7, 1917 in New grandchildren; and several greatgrandchildren. Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Milton; a grandson, Tommy and three sisters, Goldie, Mary, and Sally. Jersey. Ann [...]
Frances Yurman
Frances Yurman (nee Dougan), 97, of Elyria, died Thursday, September 16, 2010 in E.M.H. Regional Medical Center, Elyria, following a brief illness. She was born September 16, 1913 in Lorain. She was a Lorain resident for 53 years before miving to Florida in 1967 and then residing in Elyria since 1984.She was preceded in death [...]
Joan Sova
Joan Sova (nee Olsen), 75, of Elyria, formerly of Avon and Avon Lake, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at home, following a lengthy illness. She was born January 6, 1935 in Cleveland. Her interest in healthcare began as an Aid at the Grace Hospital in Cleveland. Joan attended Mt. Sinai Nursing School and Case [...]
UPDATED: Map Your Way to 2010 Seasonal Flu Shot
Both flu season and your busy schedule can be unpredictable, which is why for your convenience Lorain County General Health District and Loraincounty.com have partnered to offer an interactive, easy-to-use Flu Shot Clinic Locator! Visit the Flu Shot Clinic Locator Map where you’re sure to find a clinic that is conveniently located to where you live, work or play. The Map includes flu clinic locations provided by Lorain County General Health District, Elyria City Health District and local pharmacies.
Health Commissioner Kenneth G. Pearce, M.P.H. has released the Lorain County General Health District’s updated 2010 Seasonal Flu Shot Schedule:
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at:
- New Russia Township Hall: 46268 Butternut Ridge Rd., Oberlin, OH 44074
- LaGrange United Methodist Church: 105 W. Main St. LaGrange, OH 44050
- Lorain County Fairgrounds: 23000 Fairgrounds Rd., Wellington, OH 44090
- Columbia Township Fire Department: 25540 Royalton Rd., Columbia Station, OH 44028
Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at:
- Heritage North Elementary School: 35575 Detroit Rd., Avon, OH 44011
- Marion L. Steele High School: 450 Washington St., Amherst, OH 44001
- Midview Middle School: 37999 W. Capel Rd., Grafton, OH 44044
- North Ridgeville Education Center: 5490 Mills Creek Lane, North Ridgeville, OH 44039
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at:
- Oberlin High School: 281 N. Pleasant St., Oberlin, OH 44074
- Sheffield Middle School: 1919 Harris Rd., Sheffield, OH 44054
- St. Vincent De Paul Church: 41295 N. Ridge Rd., Elyria, OH 44035
- Firelands Elementary School: 10799 Vermilion Rd., Oberlin, OH 44074
Saturday, November 6, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at:
- Avon High School: 37545 Detroit Rd., Avon, OH 44011
- Lorain County JVS: 15181 State Route 58, Oberlin, OH 44074
Pricing Information: There is a $15 charge for the seasonal flu vaccine for residents living within the Lorain County General Health District. The Lorain County General Health District is all of Lorain County except Avon Lake, Elyria, Lorain and Vermilion. For residents living outside of the Lorain County General Health District there is a $20 charge. Medicare and Medicaid will be accepted and no one is refused due to an inability to pay.
Who should get a flu shot?
According to the CDC, the following people should get the 2010 Seasonal Flu Vaccine:
- All people 6 months of age and older should get the flu vaccine.
- People who are at a higher risk of severe flu and their close contacts including:
- healthcare personnel and close contacts of children younger than 6 months of age.
- Please note: People who got the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine, or had the flu in 2009 should still get the 2010-2011 seasonal flu vaccine.
Have questions? Visit the Flu Shot Clinic Locator Map at www.livehealthyloraincounty.com/fluclinics/map where you’re sure to find a clinic that is conveniently located to where you live, work or play. The Map includes flu clinic locations provided by Lorain County General Health District, Elyria City Health District and local pharmacies. You may also call the Lorain County General Health District flu hotline 440-329-7926 for the most up-to-date flu clinic and prevention information.
Indians 3, Angels 2: Error in the 11th lifts Tribe to win
CLEVELAND – Shelley Duncan won his second game in a week for the Indians, only this time it didn’t take two home runs to do it – far from it. Duncan’s ground ball with two outs in the 11th inning Thursday night was botched by Angels third baseman Albert Callaspo, allowing Duncan to reach and [...]
Indians 3, Angels 2: Error gives Tribe win
Angels third baseman Alberto Callaspo committed an error on a ground ball from pinch hitter Shelley Duncan to give the Indians a 3-2 victory in 11 innings Thursday night at Progressive Field. With Trevor Crowe on third and two outs, Duncan sent a chopper to third that Callaspo charged and fielded but dropped the ball, [...]
Indians notes from Thursday: Walks plague Tribe all season
CLEVELAND – Indians manager Manny Acta has been talking about the importance of limiting walks since the start of spring training. His pitchers haven’t been listening. Cleveland’s staff entered Thursday leading the American League with 526 walks for a whopping average of 3.6 per game. “We started preaching it in spring training and into the [...]
Elyria at Mayfield football updates
Start of game delayed 20 minutes due to lightning. In the first quarter, Mayfield took over on downs, then scored on its first play — an 80-yard pass from Jaden Loew to Harry Morgenstern. Kick good. Mayfield 7-0. In the first, Tyler Anderson kicks 43-yard field goal. Mayfield 10-0. End of first: Mayfield 10-0. In the [...]
Former Cuyahoga County Auditor Frank Russo pleads guilty, likely will serve 20-plus years
CLEVELAND — A former public official pleaded guilty Thursday to taking more than $1 million in bribes in exchange for steering county government contracts and hiring political cronies. Former Cuyahoga County Auditor Frank Russo, 60, a Democrat who resigned last week, faces a likely prison sentence of nearly 22 years on charges including bribery, obstruction [...]
Lorain County under severe thunderstorm warning
Lorain County is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 5:15 p.m. and a severe thunderstorm watch until 7 p.m. National Weather Service radar indicated a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing quarter-size hail and damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. These storms were located along a line extending from 21 miles north of [...]
Gay bar opening in former Kennedy’s in Lorain
LORAIN — It’s going to be a wild ride, according to Justin Schill, owner of Déjà Vu, a new nightspot opening in downtown Lorain Friday that will cater to the area’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community but welcome everyone. “People are still afraid of the backlash (over being LGBT) whether it’s in the workplace [...]
Browns QB Jake Delhomme misses practice again
BEREA – Browns quarterback Jake Delhomme didn’t practice again Thursday with an injured ankle, and coach Eric Mangini said it was too early to tell what his role would be Sunday in the home opener against the Chiefs. Delhomme could start, could be well enough to back up Seneca Wallace or could be the No. [...]
Man faces drug charges after complaints about barber shop
ELYRIA — An Elyria man was arrested on a variety of charges after residents complained to police that drugs were being sold from the Hollywood Cuts barber shop at 410 Middle Ave. Abdul Mallory, 36, is charged with possession of crack cocaine, trafficking in marijuana and driving under suspension, according to a police report. Officers [...]
One man apprehended after burglary, police chase
ELYRIA — A 20-year-old Elyria man was arrested last night following a burglary and foot pursuit. Steve Kilgore Jr. was issued a traffic citation for reckless operation and was also charged with obstructing official business. Kilgore refused to identify two other men who had reportedly been with him, a police report said. According to the [...]
Browns to honor Kerstetter, other fallen officers at Sunday’s home opener
BEREA — Elyria patrolman James Kerstetter, who was killed in the line of duty, will be recognized Sunday at the Browns home opener. The Browns’ “Hats Off to Our Heroes Honor Row” will honor officers throughout Northeast Ohio who died while serving the community. The other honorees are: Trooper Andrew C. Baldridge (Ohio State Highway [...]
Lorain police receive report of fight, shot fired
Police responded to the area of East 32nd Street and Clifton Avenue in Lorain yesterday after receiving a report of a fight with a shot fired, but they weren’t able to locate any of the fighters. According to a police report, several officers responded a little before 5 p.m. and found the area to be [...]
Toledo newspaper workers reunite woman, birth mother
TOLEDO — A Tennessee woman and her birth mother have been reunited in Ohio after 39 years thanks to a conversation among employees at a newspaper where the younger woman placed an ad searching for her mother. The Blade of Toledo reports that 39-year-old Abigail Flores Hall, of Cookeville, Tenn., called its classified section to [...]
Amherst couple plead not guilty in Jesse Crum Jr. death
ELYRIA — Dallas and Therese Jones, the Amherst couple accused of endangering children in the March death of Jesse Crum Jr., pleaded not guilty at their arraignments today. Alyson Sweany, Jesse’s mother, pleaded not guilty last week to endangering children. Jesse, 3, was taken to MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland on March 12 and died [...]
Chuck Camera pleads not guilty to stealing from youth baseball
ELYRIA — Chuck Camera, the former president of Lorain Youth Baseball, pleaded not guilty today to charges he stole more than $20,000 from the league over a four year period before he stepped down in president in 2008. Camera has been on vacation from his job as chief of the Lorain Street Department since before [...]
Angels 7, Indians 0: Gomez gets rocked
CLEVELAND — As it often does, it came down to starting pitching Wednesday night at Progressive Field. The Angels got a quality outing from right-hander Jered Weaver, while the Indians got the opposite from Jeanmar Gomez. The end result was a predictable 7-0 loss for Cleveland, which managed just two hits on the night and [...]
Quarterback quandary: Delhomme may sit out
BEREA — The Browns don’t have a quarterback controversy, but they are facing a quarterback quandary. With starter Jake Delhomme in a walking boot because of an injured right ankle, backup Seneca Wallace ran the first-string offense Wednesday at practice. Coach Eric Mangini was non-committal about which player is likely to be under center Sunday [...]
Boys soccer: Bay soars to win over Firelands
SOUTH AMHERST — It didn’t take long for Bay to show its dominance in the West Shore Conference match at Firelands on Wednesday. The Rockets scored 40 seconds into the match and never looked back on their way to a 6-0 victory. The Rockets improved to 6-0-2 overall and 3-0 in the WSC, while Firelands [...]
High school football week 4: Amherst’s Hosier steps in for Basinski
Kevin Fell knew he had a stout defense to build around when he began preparing for Amherst’s season several months ago. He also knew he’d have to replace star quarterback Alex Basinski, and that had many Comets fans concerned. “The one thing most of the parents and fans would say to me before the season [...]
2010 Elyria Apple Festival schedule
Friday, Sept. 17 11:30 a.m.: WOBL — Ely Square Noon to 9 p.m.: Concessions and crafts — Ely Square 12:30 p.m.: EHS Marching Band — Ely Square 2 p.m.: Open Door Marching Band — Ely Square 3 p.m.: Ritch Underwood — Gazebo 5 p.m.: Grobe’s Apple Press Demonstration — Ely Square 6 p.m.: Rudy and [...]