Archive for November, 2010
Browns notes: Rob Ryan not talking out of turn, just taking his shot at brother Rex
BEREA – Browns defensive coordinator Rob Ryan pulled no punches Friday at his weekly press conference. He did, however, pull out props, one-liners and more than a few off-color comments. Most of them were directed at his twin brother, Rex, who is in his second season as the head coach of the Jets. Cleveland hosts [...]
Penn State upset Ohio State is such a big favorite
COLUMBUS – The oddsmakers say Penn State won’t be within 2½ touchdowns of No. 8 Ohio State today. Some snarling Nittany Lions say those oddsmakers are dead wrong. “It was definitely brought up,” running back Evan Royster said. “It’s kind of insulting. I think we’ve proven that we can put points on the board, that [...]
Cavaliers: No Mo should mean more Sessions vs. Pacers
INDEPENDENCE – Ramon Sessions and Ryan Hollins are ready if needed. The Cavaliers are listing starting point guard Mo Wiliams (strained left groin) and center Anderson Varejao (bruised ribs), who both missed practice Friday at Cleveland Clinic Courts, as questionable for tonight’s game against the Indiana Pacers at The Q. Coach Byron Scott said he’d [...]
Pair of Lorain arsonists gets 4½ years
ELYRIA — Two men who pleaded guilty to starting a series of house fires in Lorain after stealing copper from the homes did not apologize Friday before each was sentenced to 4½ years in prison. Michael Agosto, 28, and Joseph Romero, 22, left the talking to their attorneys until Romero piped up and complained about [...]
New Elyria trash program gets rolling in Dec.
ELYRIA — City sanitation workers will have less than two weeks to perfect the new automated trash and recycling collection system before tree lawns are inundated with the refuse of the holiday season. City leaders announced Friday the official start date of the new system to be the week of Dec. 13. That is when [...]
Santa coming to Midway early
ELYRIA — Those who have walked around Midway Mall lately are not mistaken. There are ornaments. There’s tinsel. And gorgeously wrapped pretend presents. Yep — all the signs point to one thing: Santa is coming to town. And while it may seem a little early for the holiday festivities, retail analysts believe starting early will [...]
BLOTTER: Nov. 13, 2010
Lorain police Thursday, Nov. 11 6:30 p.m. – 1700 block E. 30th St., gas meter and central air condenser stolen. 7:55 p.m. – 2800 block Collins Dr., thieves broke into an apartment and stole a 40-inch TV and DVD player. Friday, Nov. 12 12:36 p.m. – Shaffer Drive and Oberlin Avenue, Shavar Patrick, 1800 block [...]
Clayton W. Chavalia
Clayton W. Chavalia, 82, of Elyria, passed away Friday, November 12, 2010 in Elyria Memorial Hospital R.M.C., after a 10 month illness. He was born December 11, 1927 in Cleveland and lived in Lorain County most of his life. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church for many years where he was an usher, [...]
Mary Beth Yost
Mary Beth Yost, 56, of Lorain, and formerly of Elyria, died Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain, following a long illness. She was born March 12, 1954 in Elyria and was an Elyria resident for most of her life. Mary Beth worked as an instructor at the former Elyria Y.M.C.A. [...]
Betty J. Barker
Betty J. Barker, 70, of North Ridgeville, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010 at her residence, following a lengthy illness. Arrangements will be announced by the David Bogner Family Funeral Home, North Ridgeville.
Phyllis Panek (Cermak)
Phyllis Panek (Cermak) (nee Homen), 91, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010. She was the beloved wife of the late Earl Cermak and Clifford Panek; dear mother of Richard (Karin) and William (Nita) Cermak and the late David; loving grandmother of Rick, Darcie and Danny; great-grandmother and dear sister of Jean Gallatin. Family will receive [...]
Thomas A. Johnson
Thomas A. Johnson, 89, a lifetime resident of New London, died Friday, November 12, 2010 at the Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Firelands in New London. Tom was born September 23, 1921, the son of the late Arthur and Ellen (Watkins) Johnson. Tom graduated from New London High School where he was a standout performer [...]
Martha B. Moore
Martha B. Moore (nee Lasko), 82, of Grafton, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at New Life Hospice of St. Joseph in Lorain, following a long illness. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by The Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home of Elyria, (440) 322-4626.
Gerhard Stanley Becker
Gerhard Stanley Becker, 61, of Wellington, died Thursday, November 11, 2010 at the New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph in Lorain. Garry was born January 22, 1949 in Cleveland to the late Gerhard William and Mildred (nee Bauers) Becker. He was a graduate of Avon High School and attended the Lorain County Community College. [...]
June E. Colgan
June E. Colgan (nee Ross), 85, of Elyria, died Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at Towne Center in Avon Lake. She was born November 30, 1924 in Elyria and was a 1942 graduate of Elyria High School. June was formerly employed at Elyria Savings and Trust Bank, J.C. Penny Company and Elyria Dairies. She was a [...]
Gary Lynn Koon
Gary Lynn Koon, 55, of Grafton, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at The Cleveland Clinic. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by The Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home of Elyria, (440) 322-4626.
Ann Mary Amenhauser
Ann Mary Amenhauser (nee Vargo), 93, and a resident of South Amherst, passed away Friday, November 12, 2010 at Lake Pointe Health Center in Lorain. She was born December 25, 1916 in South Amherst, where she lived until moving to the Gardens of French Creek Assisted Living in Avon, where she resided for the past [...]
Violet Mason
Violet Mason, 70, of Lorain, passed from this life Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at University Hospital in Cleveland, following a brief illness. “Lil Vi”, as she was affectionately known, was born on May 27, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and had called Lorain, home since the age of 16. She had aspirations of being a school [...]
Rhoda Detweiler
Rhoda Detweiler, 80, of Elyria, died Friday, November 12, 2010 at her home, following a brief illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home, Elyria, 440-322-4626.
High school playoff scores/highlights
FINAL: Orrville 22, Elyria Catholic 14 Panthers end season 10-2 . Orrville advances to state at 9-3 FIRST QUARTER 8:21 — EC QB Danny Reaser sacked in endzone. Orrville 2-0. 5:25 — Orville scores on Kyle Lichti to Stewart Turner 30-yard pass. PAT attempt blocked. Orville 8-0 SECOND QUARTER 2:37 — Orrville scores afer an 18-play 90-yard drive [...]
Amherst teen has big find in backyard — LHS 1914 cornerstone
AMHERST — Joe Bender said he could barely believe his eyes this morning as he was helping his parents move around a bunch of big rocks and bricks at their Quarry Road home in Amherst. What he thought was a cement block wound up holding a treasure trove of local history. He turned over what [...]
Browns LB Marcus Benard won’t practice, undergoing more tests
BEREA – Browns linebacker Marcus Benard won’t practice Friday after fainting before practice Thursday. Coach Eric Mangini said Benard will undergo more tests today after spending about eight hours in the hospital Thursday before being released. “We’re trying to rule out anything, make sure everything’s OK,” Mangini said. “He’s in good spirits. I expect him [...]
Injury has Browns QB Jake Delhomme playing mentor to Colt McCoy
BEREA — Jake Delhomme laced up his cleats and joked with rookie safety T.J. Ward on his way to the shower. The everyday locker room occurrences have been rare this season for Delhomme, who practiced Thursday for the first time in more than a month. “It’ll be nice to go outside and see some sunlight [...]
Ohio family missing, college locked down amid search
HOWARD, Ohio — Authorities were searching for an Ohio woman, her two children and a female friend in an investigation that prompted an overnight lockdown on the campus of a college where the woman’s pickup truck was found nearby, a sheriff said Friday. The 32-year-old mother was reported missing by her boyfriend on Wednesday, and [...]
High school football tournament: Panthers’ O-line ready for playoffs Round 2
ELYRIA — No one doubted Elyria Catholic had the skilled positions covered coming into the season. Danny Reaser at quarterback. Zach Rogers and Conor Voreis at receiver. Joe Dempsey and Cory Campbell at running back. “Going into the year, one of our main question marks was our offensive line,” said EC coach Ben Malbasa. “We [...]