Archive for September, 2010
Photo gallery: A new era begins at Cavs media day 2010
INDEPENDENCE — John Telich — sports anchor for WJW Fox 8 — inadvertently referred to Mo Williams as “LeBron” while starting to ask a question Monday at Cleveland Clinic Courts. The very excusable mistake drew chuckles, but it also drove home the focal point of Cavaliers media day — the beginning of NBA life without [...]
Indians 6, Tigers 3: Tribe blasts Galarraga
CLEVELAND — Detroit’s Armando Galarraga was in pursuit of another historical pitching achievement against the Indians, only this time Cleveland didn’t need the benefit of an umpire’s blown call to ruin the bid. Galarraga, who was denied a perfect game in June when Jim Joyce mistakenly called Jason Donald safe at first base, took a [...]
Browns cornerback Eric Wright still starter after worst NFL outing
BEREA — Coach Eric Mangini is standing by his man. Cornerback Eric Wright won’t lose his starting job after his worst game as a pro. Mangini expects him to bounce back, and doesn’t care if Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer and receivers Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco are salivating at the thought of going against Wright. [...]
Southwest buys AirTran airline, could mean more routes but higher fares from Akron-Canton
NEW YORK — Southwest’s decision to buy AirTran will mean more routes and fewer delays and cancellations in small cities but higher fares in the Northeast and perhaps the end of the super-low sale fare. Southwest Airlines, which has built a loyal following with its tongue-in-cheek ads and refusal to charge for checked bags, said [...]
BASF plans Elyria expansion; 20 new jobs expected
ELYRIA — The $10 million plant BASF Catalysts plans to build to advance lithiumion battery technology could start in weeks be completed in July 2012. To advance the construction of the new facility, where BASF will produce the chemicals used in the lithium-ion batteries of electric vehicles, City Council’s Community Development and Finance committees voted [...]
Buckeyes score most points in 60 years, still not satisfied
COLUMBUS — They had just scored the most points by an Ohio State football team in 60 years and had come within a late Alabama touchdown of rising to No. 1 in the nation. Yet the Buckeyes were less than satisfied after Saturday’s 73-20 beating of overmatched Eastern Michigan. “We can’t take much positive out [...]
Vote early starting today by mail or at Board of Elections
SHEFFIELD TWP. — Election Day isn’t until Nov. 2, but voters can begin casting ballots today to determine everything from who will be the next governor to whether a new income tax to benefit Elyria police should be imposed. Lorain County Board of Elections Director Paul Adams said he expects about 35,000 of the county’s [...]
County Dem boss wants Dennis Flores out of party post
LORAIN — Dennis Flores is no longer wanted in Lorain’s Democrat Party. That’s at least according to party Chairman Anthony Giardini, who in a letter sent to The Chronicle-Telegram lashes out against Flores for his decision to support Republican candidate for county commissioner Tom Williams and for a recent letter-to-the-editor Flores penned in which he [...]
Elyria man arrested for stealing girlfriend’s car
ELYRIA — An Elyria man was arrested Sunday after allegedly stealing his girlfriend’s car. Aaron Randleman, 26, was charged with grand theft auto, according to a police report. Randleman’s girlfriend told police they had been talking about their relationship in the parking lot of Elyria Little League East in the 100 block of Wittenberg Avenue [...]
More psychological tests ordered for young killer Daniel Kovarbasich
ELYRIA — Lorain County Common Pleas Judge James Burge has ordered additional psychological testing for 16-year-old convicted killer Daniel Kovarbasich. The order, filed Monday, seeks a report on Daniel’s level of intelligence and any mood disorders or mental illnesses that the teen might suffer. Burge said the information is necessary for some of the residential [...]
Elyria to appeal ruling on firefighters
ELYRIA — The city plans to appeal a judge’s decision that the Elyria Civil Service Commission was wrong in the way it recommended the city administration handle rank demotions in the Fire Department. City Prosecutor Michael Szekely filed a notice of appeal Monday to put the lawyer for nine Elyria firefighters on notice. He said [...]
Tribe notes: Season ends early for Gomez, Donald
CLEVELAND — The Indians entered Monday with six more games left on the schedule, but the season is over for two of their players — starting pitcher Jeanmar Gomez and second baseman Jason Donald. Gomez has officially been shut down after reaching his innings limit, while Donald is expected to follow suit, still feeling the [...]
Sports roundup for Sept. 28, 2010
Overy leads Ashland at golf tournament Ashland University junior Jay Overy finished in a threeway tie for third place in the individual standings as he led the Eagles to fourth place in Grand Valley State’s Arendsen Invitational golf tournament. Overy, a Midview High graduate, shot a two-day total of 144, six strokes behind the individual [...]
Oberlin’s Thornton arrested after bar fight, may not play against Ohio State
Oberlin High graduate Hugh Thornton, an Illinois offensive lineman, was arrested over the weekend following a fight at a Champaign, Ill., bar and may not play this Saturday against No. 2 Ohio State. Coach Ron Zook has not decided whether Thornton will play, but he is practicing with the team. Thornton, who posted the comment [...]
Allan A. Trill, Sr.
Allan A. Trill, Sr., 53, of Lorain, and formerly of Elyria, passed away Friday, September 24, 2010 at his home, following a lengthy illness. He was born August 15, 1957 in Cleveland and prior to his illness, worked as a security guard for Wackenhut Security. Mr. Trill is survived by three children, Alan A. Trill, [...]
Erika P. Nail
Erika P. Nail, 20, of Elyria, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 24, 2010. She was born November 12, 1989 in Westlake. Erika worked at Circle K as an assistant manager. She enjoyed hanging out with her friends. Survivors include her parents, Russell Nail of Elyria and Amy Zimmerman (nee Diedrich) of Charlotte, North Carolina; sister, [...]
Elizabeth Ely Fordyce
Elizabeth Ely Fordyce (nee Ely), 103, of Greene County, Pennsylvania, entered into eternal life Monday, September 27, 2010, at New Life Hospice Residential Center, in Lorain after an illness of one month. She was born October 20, 1906, to the late Robert H. and Eva Grove Ely in Oak Forest, Center Township, Pennsylvania. Elizabeth was [...]
George J. Shopoff
George J. Shopoff, 55, entered into rest, Friday, September 24, 2010. He was born August 15, 1955 in Lorain. He graduated from Avon High School in 1973 and had lived in Avon for 34 years. He is survived by his wife, Tina (nee Branco) Shopoff; sister, Sandra (David) Kasper; brother, Daniel (Louise) Shopoff; brothers-in-law, Louis, [...]
Indians 6, Tigers 3: Tribe powers to win
CLEVELAND – Detroit’s Armando Galarraga was in pursuit of another historical pitching achievement against the Indians, only this time Cleveland didn’t need the benefit of an umpire’s blown call to ruin the bid. Galarraga, who was denied of a perfect game in June when Jim Joyce mistakenly called Jason Donald safe at first base, took [...]
Indians 6, Tigers 3: Tribe powers to win
The Indians hit three home runs in a five-run fifth inning that propelled them to a 6-3 victory Monday in the series opener against Detroit at Progressive Field. Matt LaPorta, Luke Carlin and Travis Hafner all homered in the fifth, Hafner’s a three-run shot that put Cleveland in front 5-2. Carlos Carrasco got the win for [...]
Browns coach Eric Mangini sticking with CB Eric Wright
BEREA – Browns coach Eric Mangini said Monday he won’t replace cornerback Eric Wright in the starting lineup, even though he allowed three touchdown passes to Anquan Boldin on Sunday in a 24-17 loss to the Ravens. “Eric didn’t have a good day and when you don’t have a good day against a really, really [...]
Indians notes from Monday: Gomez, Donald done for the season
CLEVELAND – The Indians entered Monday with six more games left on the schedule, but the season is over for two of their players – starting pitcher Jeanmar Gomez and second baseman Jason Donald. Gomez has officially been shut down after reaching his innings limitation, while Donald is expected to follow suit, still feeling the [...]
Northeast Ohio’s Fugitive Safe Surrender sets national record: 7,431
Northeast Ohio’s Fugitive Safe Surrender program last week set a national record with 7,431 fugitives turning themselves in over four days last week. According to a news release from the U.S. Marshals Service, law enforcement, the judiciary and Mount Zion Church in Oakwood Village teamed up offer fugitives the opportunity to peacefully turn themselves in. [...]
Woman says she was held against her will overnight
ELYRIA — Warrants were issued for a man for assault and unlawful restraint after an Elyria woman told officers she was held against her will for about two hours overnight. Officers were called to a home in the 100 block of Brace Avenue and met with the woman, a 41-year-old Elyria woman. The woman, who [...]
Dump truck takes out poles, power, closes road
CARLISLE TWP. — Power was out on and around Middle Avenue and the road was closed just north of the railroad tracks in Carlisle Township this afternoon. A Blue Star Metal Recycling dump truck snagged power lines, snapping one utility pole at the base and severing another near its top and tangling a large amount [...]