Archive for September, 2010
Man, 2 sons found dead in Columbus-area murder-suicide
UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio — Authorities say an Ohio man and his two sons were found dead in home near Columbus in an apparent murder-suicide. Police in Upper Arlington say Sarah Geller found her husband, 35-year-old Troy Geller, and their two sons, 8-year-old Solomon and 6-year-old Samson, dead in their suburban home Sunday evening. Officer Heather [...]
Man rescued from cliff, then arrested for fire at mall
ELYRIA — A Lorain man had to be rescued from a cliff over the Black River yesterday by firefighters, and then he was arrested for setting a fire in the mall parking lot. Daniel Rosemark, 22, of Lorain, was charged with two counts of arson and was taken to the Lorain County Jail, where he [...]
Elderly couple gunned down leaving church; husband dead, wife hurt
YOUNGSTOWN — Police in Youngstown say someone shot at an elderly couple this weekend, killing a man blocks from a church where an 80-year-old member was murdered earlier this year. Youngstown police say up to 12 shots were fired at the couple’s car on Saturday, killing 75-year-old Thomas Repchic and wounding his 74-year-old wife, Jacqueline. [...]
Gas prices down 12 cents from last week
COLUMBUS — Gas prices are down 12 cents this week around Ohio, thanks to a drop in oil prices. The latest survey from auto club AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and Wright Express puts Ohio’s average price for regular-grade gasoline at $2.61 a gallon, down 12 cents from $2.73 last Monday. The current Ohio [...]
Ravens 24, Browns 17: Ravens ruin Browns’ strong effort
BALTIMORE — The Browns knocked the revered Ravens defense on its heels all day. Peyton Hillis took handoff after handoff and swing pass after swing pass, punishing Ray Lewis and Co. for a career-high 180 yards. The Browns had a smart game plan that was the proper balance of not too safe and not too [...]
Wright’s wrongs doom Browns’ upset bid
BALTIMORE — Eric Wright kept saying he didn’t feel like himself during the Ravens’ 24-17 win Sunday. He didn’t look like himself, either. Or like an NFL cornerback. Wright got a good look at the back of Anquan Boldin’s No. 81 Ravens jersey as he spent all afternoon trying to catch up to him. Boldin [...]
New kids on the block: Cavs lose rock-star status
A year ago, the Cavaliers’ annual media day resembled a rock concert or movie premiere. With larger-than-life personalities LeBron James and Shaquille O’Neal in town and title aspirations in the air, more than 100 media members — we use that term very loosely to describe some of the radio types who make their once-a-year appearance [...]
Indians 5, Royals 3: One good inning enough
CLEVELAND — As manager Manny Acta put it, his Indians were pretty much asleep through the first seven innings at Progressive Field on Sunday. They woke up in the eighth. Scoring all of their runs in the eighth inning, the Indians came from behind to beat the Royals 5-3 in the finale of a four-game [...]
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Woolly Bear predicts record cold at 2010 festival
VERMILION — The woolly bear has spoken. You may not like what it has to say. According to Woollybear Festival and folklore forecaster Bill “Sunny Skies” Summers, this winter will bring what he called “record cold.” Summers made the prognostication at Sunday’s 38th annual Woollybear Festival in picturesque downtown Vermilion. More than 100,000 people were [...]
Police log for Sept. 27, 2010
Elyria police Saturday, Sept. 25 6:26 a.m. – 1800 block Middle Ave., Michaell Newsome, 47, Elyria, charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and drug abuse, and also arrested on a contempt of court warrant from Elyria Municipal Court. 8:02 a.m. – 400 block East Ave., vehicle broken into, cosmetology equipment stolen. 11:10 a.m. – 300 [...]
15 Minutes: Woolly Bear entrant Lyza Riccardi
LYZA RICCARDI Age: 6 Lives: Wakeman Pursuit: Woollybear Festival veteran Who is your entry in the Woollybear pet contest? Ginger. What type of dog is she? Pomeranian. Who worked on her costume? My mom, but I helped a little. What grade are you in? First. What hobbies do you have? I play soccer. Has Ginger [...]
Fundraisers for Sept. 27, 2010
Food Oktoberfest, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday at United Church of Christ, 310 Lowell St., Elyria. $15 for adults or 2 tickets for $25, and $5 for children under 12. Dinner includes stuffed cabbage, kielbasa and sauerkraut, pork chops, chicken paprikas, cabbage and noodles, German potato salad, dessert and beverage. For more information or reservations, [...]
Photo gallery: Kids Kloset sale at Avon High School
Plenty of items were for sale Saturday at the Kid’s Kloset sale at Avon High School. The sale helps raise money for the Avon Early Childhood PTA.
Phyllis J. Butrey
Phyllis J. Butrey, 83, (nee Aebersold) of Amherst passed away Saturday, September 25, 2010 at the Main Street Care Center in Avon Lake following a brief illness. Mrs. Butrey was born in Lorain April 3, 1927, the daughter of the late Fred and Emma A (nee Banczyk) Aebersold. A lifelong resident of Amherst/Lorain, she graduated [...]
Bernice D. Johns
Bernice D. Johns (nee Clinesmith), 89, of Carlisle Township, died Saturday, September 25, 2010 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born January 23, 1921 in Lafayette, Ohio, and graduated from Chatham High School. She has been a resident of Carlisle Township most of her life. She was a member of LaPorte United [...]
Olive W. Schneider
Olive W. “Cookey” Schneider, 86, of Elyria, died Monday, September 20, 2010 at her home. She was born October 31, 1923 in Cleveland, and had lived in Olmsted Falls before moving to Elyria in 2008 to live with her daughter. She worked as machine operator for Morrison Products in Cleveland for many years. She enjoyed [...]
Anthony Dean Tite
Anthony Dean Tite, 30, of Wakeman, died Saturday, September 25, 2010 at his home in Wakeman. Arrangements will be announced by Morman Funeral Home, Wakeman.
Allan A. Trill Sr.
Allan A. Trill Sr., 53, of Lorain and formerly of Elyria passed away Friday, September 24, 2010. Arrangements will be announced by the Busch Funeral Home, 114 Second St. Elyria.
Indians 5, Royals 3: Big fifth inning lifts Tribe
CLEVELAND – As manager Manny Acta put it, his Indians were pretty much asleep through the first seven innings at Progressive Field on Sunday. They woke up in the eighth. Scoring all of their runs in the eighth inning, the Indians came from behind to beat the Royals, 5-3, in the finale of a four-game [...]
Indians notes from Sunday: Duncan playing his way into picture
CLEVELAND – Shelley Duncan wasn’t on the Indians’ radar to start the season, beginning the year as a veteran at Triple-A Columbus on a minor league contract. He is now. During his time with the Indians, Duncan has shown a knack for delivering big hits, providing more proof Sunday with a three-run home run that [...]
Indians 5, Royals 3: Big fifth inning carries Tribe
The Indians scored all of their runs in an eighth-inning uprising that lifted them to a 5-3 victory over the Royals in the series finale Sunday at Progressive Field. Cleveland had just four hits through seven innings, scoring five times in the fifth, sparked by Shelley Duncan’s three-run home run. The win left the Indians [...]
Browns lose to Ravens 24-17, fall to 0-3
BALTIMORE – The Browns had their chances to upset rival Baltimore on Sunday, but gave up 10 fourth-quarter points to lose the lead and fell 24-17. The Browns dropped to 0-3, 0-1 in the AFC North. The Ravens are 2-1, 1-1. There were many elements to this loss, but the most obvious was the Browns’ [...]
Browns take 17-14 lead to start fourth quarter
BALTIMORE – The third quarter came and went without scoring, but the Browns started the fourth quarter with a touchdown to take the lead, 17-14. Seneca Wallace faked a handoff to Peyton Hillis — the new fan favorite — and threw 1 yard to tight end Ben Watson for the touchdown. Hillis is the reason [...]
Browns trail 14-10 at halftime after clutch drive
BALTIMORE – The Browns needed a drive to stay in the game. They got it. With bulldozing running back Peyton Hillis carrying the load – 54 yards on six rushes and two catches – the Browns marched 83 yards for a touchdown with 13 seconds left before halftime to cut the Baltimore lead to 14-10. [...]
Browns first quarter update: Ravens lead 7-3
BALTIMORE – The Browns looked good on the first possessions Sunday, stopping the Ravens, then moving 57 yards for a 38-yard Phil Dawson field goal. The Ravens quickly responded with a 10-play, 85-yard drive to go up 7-3. Joe Flacco used play-action all drive and hit Anquan Boldin past Eric Wright for an 8-yard touchdown. [...]