Archive for November, 2010
Woman shot in Lorain
LORAIN – A young woman who was found shot in Lorain was listed in critical condition before being transported to a Cleveland hospital Tuesday evening. Initial reports suggest the woman was found in the vicinity of Eastlawn Avenue. LifeCare emergency crews transported the victim around 8:57 p.m. to Mercy Regional Medical Center, then to Cleveland [...]
A farewell to ‘Coop’
ELYRIA — A. Cooper Hudnutt — son, brother, father, newspaper publisher, community leader and, of course, fan of the Cleveland Browns — was remembered Monday in a ceremony that was as much a celebration of his life as a mourning of his death. Hudnutt, known by many as “Coop,” died suddenly one week ago today, [...]
Grace floats plan to unify departments
ELYRIA – Mayor Bill Grace thinks now is the time to reorganize the city’s personnel structure by lumping multiple departments together, but the residents will not see any money savings from the move. Grace proposed Monday to Council that it vote to combine the labor forces of the Streets, Parks and Recreation, Cemeteries and Building [...]
Driver in fatal crash out of hospital
ELYRIA – A 21-year-old Elyria man involved in a two-car crash that killed another man early Saturday was not in jail Monday despite having two warrants out for his arrest. Elyria City Prosecutor Jay Grunda said Judges Lisa Locke Graves and Gary C. Bennett both recently issued warrants for Mark S. Ralich, who was released [...]
Police log for Nov. 30, 2010
Elyria police Friday, Nov. 26 8:27 a.m. – 300 block Market Drive, a man reported his vehicle vandalized while it was parked at Dick’s Sporting Goods. 9:22 a.m. – 1500 block West River Road N., a Burger King employee reported her vehicle broken into and her purse stolen. Saturday, Nov. 27 2:35 a.m. – 100 [...]
Councilman’s house melts as neighbor’s home burns
ELYRIA – A house fire on Park Avenue caused about $90,000 in damage and melted the siding on the house of the next door neighbor, Ward 3 Councilman Garry Gibbs. Flames burned through the family room and sun room then traveled to the attic and master bedroom at 1604 Park Ave., Assistant Fire Chief Tim [...]
Barn fire Sunday caused $250,000 in damage
SHEFFIELD – A fire Sunday caused at least $250,000 in damage after destroying a pole barn at 5555 Detroit Road, officials said. Although a Sunday news release stated the building was an auto repair business, it actually was only rented to a man who fixes vehicles and uses it as storage, Sheffield Fire Chief Jeff [...]
High school football: Elyria’s Farris is area’s lone first-team All-Ohio selection in Division I and II
ELYRIA — Elyria’s Chase Farris thought it was possible after being named District Player of the Year a few weeks ago. But the senior two-way lineman was still pretty excited when he found out Monday he was a Division I first-team All-Ohio selection at defensive end. The Division I and II All-Ohio teams, along with [...]
High school bowling 2010-11: Becka banking on big senior year
The North Ridgeville boys bowling team has some big shoes to fill, but senior Brandon Becka is ready to step in and take the lead. Becka was North Ridgeville’s No. 2 bowler at the state tournament. He bowled 223-196-180-599 and was 33rd overall at Chillicothe’s Shawnee Lanes. The Rangers have had a great two-year run. [...]
High school bowling 2010-11: Pawlak back to lead Ridgeville girls
The North Ridgeville girls bowling team made a heck of a run last year. Cassie Pawlak was a major player in the deal. Pawlak had the Rangers’ No. 2 series of the day at the Canton district with a 535. She was instrumental in the Rangers’ phenomenal run for a state berth that came up [...]
Browns: Mangini praises Delhomme but won’t name him starter
BEREA — Coach Eric Mangini hates the interceptions as much as the disgruntled fans do. But he won’t overlook the positives of quarterback Jake Delhomme and join the angry mob. Mangini remained relieved Monday after the Browns escaped with a 24-23 win over Carolina on Sunday. He criticized the team’s turnovers — like he always [...]
Browns notes: Defense is bad news at times
Brian Dulik The Chronicle-Telegram BEREA — Sheldon Brown doesn’t fancy himself as a movie critic, but he sees a strong resemblance between the Browns’ defense and a legendary cinematic squad. “A lot of times this season, we’ve dominated the game for 30 minutes, but we have 10-15 minutes where we look like the Bad News [...]
Cavaliers: Team trying to keep focus on Boston not Heat
INDEPENDENCE — It’s unusual when an imminent game against the defending Eastern Conference champions takes a back seat to an upcoming one, especially for a sub.-500 team, but these are unusual times. The Cavaliers host the Boston Celtics tonight at Quicken Loans Arena, but media members spent most of Monday trying to get coach Byron [...]
William J. Frabotta, Sr.
William J. Frabotta, Sr., 93, of Grafton, died Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at his home, following a brief illness. He was born August 26, 1917 in LaGrange and lived in Grafton for most of his life. Bill was employed in furniture sales at Sears-Roebuck in Elyria for 29 years, retiring in 1974. He was a [...]
Theodores Zestoki Witt
A Memorial service for Theodores Zestoki Witt, who passed away Saturday, September 25, 2010, will be held Saturday, December 4, 2010, 10 A.M., at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 41295 North Ridge Road, Elyria. Come celebrate Theodores’ life. Luncheon will follow at the church.
Crit Hall, Jr.
Crit Hall, Jr., 54, passed away peacefully at his home in Morgantown, West Virginia, Friday, November 19, 2010. He was born October 18, 1956 in Mansfield. Crit lived most of his life in Sheffield Lake and Lorain. He was a graduate of Brookside High School. He enjoyed being a contractor and worked in construction all [...]
Don M. Smith
Don M. Smith, died at home Saturday, November 27, 2010 after a one and a half year battle with cancer, he was 61. Don was born September 20, 1949 in Berea, son of the late Leon and Lois Smith. He grew up in Columbia Station and had lived in Wellington over 40 years. Don worked [...]
Mary Frances Baker
Mary Frances Baker (nee Burley), 85, of Elyria, passed away Monday, November 29, 2010, following a lengthy illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Busch Funeral Home, Elyria. 440-322-3717
Ann J. “Annie” Molotzak
Ann J. “Annie” Molotzak. 51 of Elyria, passed away peacefully in her home Wednesday, November 24, 2010. She was born December 23, 2010 in Greenville, Mississippi. Annie came to Lorain from St. Petersburg, Florida in 1975. She was an inventory specialist and a crane operator for Shiloh Industries in Valley City. She worked there for [...]
William J. Hricovec
William J. Hricovec, 65, of Avon, died Sunday, November 28, 2010 at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, of a brief illness. He was born July 12, 1945 in Elyria, and had lived in Avon all his life. He was owner of Tom’s Country Place, Avon. He was past owner of Hricovec Brother’s Greenhouse in Avon and [...]
Marina “Rose” Gail Kimble
Marina “Rose” Gail Kimble, 52, of North Ridgeville, passed away Friday, November 26, 2010. She was born in Mullens, West Virginia on November 25, 1958. Marina enjoyed sky diving and mountain climbing. She was a great cook and loved Southern Gospel music and reading. Marina loved spending time with her grandchildren. Her great sense of [...]
Louisa Reed
Louisa Reed (nee Taylor), 82, of Elyria, went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 28, 2010. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Busch Funeral Home, Elyria, (440) 322-3717.
Harold T. Rickel
Harold T. Rickel, 103, of Elyria, died Sunday, November 28, 2010, at the Abbewood in Elyria, following a long illness. He was born October 27, 1907 in Wayne County and was an Elyria resident since 1941. Harold worked as a inspector at Moen in Elyria for 32 years, retiring in 1972. He was a member [...]
Deaconess Mollye Rhea Noel
Deaconess Mollye Rhea Noel, 77, of Elyria, ascended to her final resting place in heaven to be with the Lord Thursday, November 25, 2010 at the University Hospital of Cleveland surrounded by her family. Mrs. Noel was a faithful and charter/founding member of the Good Shepherd Baptist Church of Elyria. She served as Head Deaconess, [...]
Kimberly Jones
Kimberly Jones (nee Langford), 43, of Elyria, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 27, 2010. Funeral arrangements will be handled by Busch Funeral Home, Elyria, (440) 322-3717.