Archive for November, 2010
Could this be the last Ohio State-Michigan finale?
COLUMBUS – Adding to the pressure and importance of the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry is that the teams have always played the last game of the season. It’s final. There’s no disputing the winner. And the winner has bragging rights and the loser awful memories for an entire year. Well, maybe not anymore. Starting in 2011, [...]
Keystone hands Elyria first loss in Classic history
LAGRANGE — It’s over. Twenty-two games and 11 years worth of Lorain County Holiday Classic success for Elyria High’s girls went up in smoke Friday night at Keystone as the Wildcats came away with a 36-30 win over the Pioneers. It was the season opener for both teams. Keystone faces Elyria Catholic, a 32-26 winner [...]
EC cuts down tall Lorain to reach Classic final
LAGRANGE — Elyria Catholic faced Lorain’s two tall centers Friday night, cut them off with a middle-jamming zone defense and went on to a historic 32-26 victory. It was historic because it was the first varsity basketball game in the new era of Lorain High sports. It was notable because Elyria Catholic, whose tallest player [...]
Massaquoi becoming a threat for the Browns
BEREA — The numbers for receiver Mohamed Massaquoi — 19 catches, 232 yards, two touchdowns — indicate a slight decline from a solid rookie season. But coach Eric Mangini said Massaquoi’s made a lot of growth in his second season, and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll said he’s played his best ball in the last three [...]
NBA: Magic 111, Cavaliers 100
ORLANDO, Fla. — Byron Scott was angry about losing to the Orlando Magic — and in his opinion, three other guys. Dwight Howard had 23 points and 11 rebounds, Jameer Nelson scored 20 points and the Magic beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-100 on Friday night for their sixth win in seven games. Cleveland has lost [...]
BLACK FRIDAY 2010: Big deals to be had
The lure of big screen televisions at low, low prices made for some unsatisfying and contentious shopping experiences on Black Friday. But while a few problems were reported, many Black Friday shoppers were thrilled with the fruits of their labor. Anna Camp, 29, of Elyria, said she was among the shoppers who lost in their [...]
Lights go out for Dayton shoppers
DAYTON — Officials say a power outage delayed some Black Friday shoppers from getting bargains at an Ohio mall and forced some stores to close. Dayton Power & Light’s director of operations Judi Blair said the outage just after 11 a.m. affected about 3,900 customers, including the Dayton Mall, where power was out for about [...]
ROUNDUP: Nov. 27, 2010
Man beaten, robbed outside Gas USA ELYRIA — Police are looking for two men they say beat and robbed a 40-year-old man near Liberty Gas USA on Thursday night. The victim told police he had walked to the Middle Avenue gas station to withdraw $10 from an ATM there about 9:47 p.m. After receiving his [...]
BLOTTER: Nov. 27, 2010
Elyria police Thursday, Nov. 25 1:15 p.m. – 600 block Fuller Road, thieves entered home by breaking a window and stole $300 cash. 8 p.m. – 900 block Howard St., 20-inch TV and jewelry box containing watches and a gold ring stolen during home burglary. 9:32 p.m. – 300 block 18th St., thieves entered through [...]
David W. Grieve
David W. Grieve, 55, of LaGrange, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at Community Health Partners in Lorain. He was born June 29, 1955 in Medina. David was an avid golfer and was the 1976 Elyria City and Lorain County Golf Champion. He enjoyed spending time with his family and attending numerous activities with [...]
Dorothy Ellen Craig
Dorothy Ellen Craig (nee Terrell), 88, of Elyria, died Thursday, November 25, 2010 at EMH Regional Health Care Center, following a short illness. Born in Killbuck, Ohio she was a lifelong resident of Elyria and graduated from Elyria High School in 1940. Mrs. Craig was a 50 year member of First Congregational Church in Elyria [...]
Eileen C. Nolf
Eileen C. Nolf (nee Dougherty), 69, of Elyria, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at her residence in Elyria, following a brief illness. She was born in Cleveland on January 14, 1941 and had been a resident of Elyria for 39 years. She enjoyed bingo, reading, crocheting and spending time on her swing in her [...]
James W. Barr
James W. Barr, 66, of Elyria, died under the care of New Life Hospice at Lake Pointe Health Center in Lorain Thursday, November 25, 2010. Mr. Barr was born in Elyria and lived here all of his life. He was a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School with the class of 1962 and was employed [...]
Richard A. Balogh
Richard A. Balogh, 52, of Elyria, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at his residence, following a sudden illness. He was born January 2, 1958, in Erie, Pennsylvania. Richard was employed a computer tech. He attended Southview High School and was a loving and caring person, who loved to help others. Survivors include his wife [...]
Hazel A. Lawson
Hazel A. Lawson (nee Reynolds), 89, of Elyria, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, November 21, 2010 at Wesleyan Village in Elyria, following a long illness. She was born September 10, 1921 in Pikeville, Tennesse and had been a resident of Elyria for 62 years. She retired from EMH Regional Medical Center after [...]
Jeresmo J. “Jerry” Keron
Jeresmo J. “Jerry” Keron, 86, of Elyria, died Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at EMH Regional Medical Center in Elyria, after a short illness. He was born October 17, 1924 in Lorain and had been a lifelong resident in the Elyria and Lorain areas. Jerry graduated from Clearview High School, the Franklin Institute of Technology in [...]
Edward E. Linden
Edward E. Linden, 63, of Brunswick passed away Monday, November 22, 2010 in Middleburg Hts. He was a machinist for Ford for 36 years and a “Jack-of-alltrades.” He enjoyed flea marketing, boating, golfing, visiting casinos and traveling. He is survived by his wife Jeanette Friedhof of eight years; children, Pam (Robert) Romero, Lisa and Eric [...]
Theodores Zestoki Witt
A Memorial service for Theodores Zestoki Witt, who passed away Saturday, September 25, 2010, will be held Wednesday, 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.
Browns coach Eric Mangini officially names Jake Delhomme starting QB
BEREA – Browns coach Eric Mangini officially named quarterback Jake Delhomme the starter for Sunday’s game vs. the Carolina Panthers. Delhomme, who hasn’t started since the opener because of a pair of ankle injuries, spent seven years with the Panthers before being cut in March. He led them to the Super Bowl during the 2003 [...]
Lorain police arrest pair for Chase Bank robbery
LORAIN — Police have made two arrests in the Nov. 14 robbery of the Chase Bank branch at 2232 Fairless Drive. Dezmon Lawrence, 28, was arrested Nov. 18, and a 16-year-old boy was arrested last night, according to Lorain police detective Dennis Moskal. Police say the teen dressed as a woman to rob the bank [...]
The game: Big Ten title tilt figures to affect annual rivalry
Jim Naveau, Lima News COLUMBUS — Jim Lachey heard a familiar voice deliver a short message when he picked up his phone earlier this week. “Michigan Week,” his former Ohio State teammate Mike Tomczak said. Then he hung up. There still is something special about Ohio State and Michigan playing their tradition-laden football game every [...]
Browns’ Ahtyba Rubin a hustler
BEREA — Ahtyba Rubin said his first name means “prince, warrior, king.” “My mom gave it to me when I was coming out of the womb, so that’s my name and I’m proud of it,” the Browns nose tackle said Wednesday. Rubin must mean “big man who hustles.” Rubin isn’t a member of a dying [...]
Girls hoops tips off tonight
There are holiday traditions and there are holiday traditions. And then there’s Elyria’s performance in the Lorain County Holiday Classic, which tips off tonight at Keystone High School as the 2010-11 girls basketball season gets under way. Tradition almost doesn’t do justice to what the Pioneers have accomplished in the 11 years of the tournament. [...]
Swimming and diving preview: Tweardy, Srail pals in the pool and out
They’re quite a pair, Lorain County divers MacKenzie Tweardy of Elyria Catholic and Morgan Srail of Avon Lake. Their spreadsheet of awards is impressive. They’ve combined for seven All-American honors and received All-Ohio recognition four times. They seldom compete against each other because they participate in different divisions, Tweardy in Division II, and Srail in [...]
Penton Memorial 10K Turkey Trot: Amherst grads finish 1-2
ELYRIA — It didn’t matter that course conditions were absolutely horrendous for Thursday’s 42nd annual Penton Memorial 10K Turkey Trot. Runner Zak Wilburn was hungry and on a mission. Wilburn overcame a 30-second gap halfway through the race and rallied from behind to defeat Vince Molosky on Lorain County Community College’s extremely waterlogged cross country [...]