Archive for December, 2010
2010: The top 10 local sports stories
1. Kicked in the gut From last year’s Chronicle-Telegram year in review in which “The year of LeBron” was the top story for area pros and colleges: “Is it just a matter of time before James wins an NBA title? Count on it. “Cavs fans can only hope that comes this year or that the [...]
2010 in review: The honorable mentions
You can’t make this stuff up Elyria Catholic was involved in one of the most bizarre basketball tournament runs since the OHSAA sanctioned postseason play for girls in 1976. When the season ended in March, the Panthers had crafted a 21-5 record, best in the history of the program. As the second seed, they breezed [...]
Browns’ Mike Bell eager to show what he can do if Peyton Hillis can’t go
BEREA – Browns running back Mike Bell has suited up with two teams and played in 14 games this season, but he has only carried the football 42 times. That number could grow exponentially Sunday when Cleveland hosts the Pittsburgh Steelers in its season finale. Standout starter Peyton Hillis did not practice all week because [...]
Browns notes: Coaches know they might not be around next week
BEREA – Browns coach Eric Mangini’s final scheduled press conference of the regular season occurred Friday morning. Defensive coordinator Rob Ryan and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll met with the media in the afternoon. Not surprisingly, the main topic at all three sessions was the same: Will any of them be employed in the same capacity [...]
Police log for Jan. 1, 2011
Elyria police Thursday, Dec. 30 10:10 a.m. – Tan City, 661 Chestnut Commons Drive, 645-pound storage bucket stolen. 5:17 p.m. – Walmart, 1000 Chestnut Commons Drive, Tania Koutsopoulos, 29, 1800 block Middle Ave., charged with theft of three toys. 9:15 p.m. – 200 block Hilliard Road, a man returned home to find his side door [...]
Man tells police he discovered burglars
LORAIN – A Spruce Court man told police he confronted two alleged burglars as they left his house, who then jumped into a vehicle and sped across several lawns. The man returned home with his wife about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and saw a blue vehicle in his driveway in the 2900 block of Spruce Court. [...]
Man who was shot released from hospital
LORAIN – The 18-year-old Lorain man who was shot Wednesday while riding in his uncle’s car has been released from the hospital. Jalen Ross, 18, was discharged Friday from MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, where he was flown shortly after being shot as his uncle was dropping him off in the area of West Fifth [...]
State rejects liquor license for Toy Box
ELYRIA – The Toy Box Night Club has become the second downtown bar recently to be denied a renewal on its liquor license. The Ohio Division of Liquor Control on Monday followed through with Elyria City Council’s recommendation that the troubled bar’s liquor license not be renewed. Owner and manager David Caver said the bar [...]
Man loses part of ear in fight
ELYRIA – Police said a 34-year-old man had half his ear severed and was dripping blood while walking down Broad Street early Friday. Tennyson Thomas was spotted by police about 1:10 a.m. while officers were responding to a call of a disturbance near the Red Fox Lounge, 571 Broad St. The altercation occurred outside a [...]
Hot shooting carries Ohio State past Indiana
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – William Buford scored 24 points, and No. 2 Ohio State made 13 of 19 3-pointers, pulling away from Indiana for an 85-67 victory Friday. The Buckeyes (14-0, 1-0 Big Ten) have won eight straight road games – their longest such streak since winning nine in a row from 1970-72. And for the [...]
High school bowling notes: Comet girls on a hot streak
The Amherst Steele girls bowling team has roared out of the gate this season. The Comets are 6-0 in the North Shore Bowling Conference with a predominantly underclassmen team. Amherst has three bowlers in the NSBC’s top 10 for league average. Freshman Rachel Glowacki is No. 2 with a 186 average, junior Kayla Thompson is [...]
Irene E. Horvath
Irene E. Horvath (nee Peter), 88, of Elyria, died Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Fairview Hospital, Cleveland. Dicken Funeral Home, Elyria, will announce arrangements.
Wesley E. Collins
Wesley E. Collins, 47, of Elyria, passed away suddenly Monday, December 27, 2010 at his residence. He was born in Elyria on September 9, 1963 and had been a lifelong resident. Wesley was a graduate of Elyria High School. He enjoyed collecting and selling tools, flea markets, music, and had a special place in his [...]
Albert A. Dohanyos
Albert A. Dohanyos, 83, of Lorain, died Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Avon Oaks Nursing Home, following a brief illness. He was born in Lorain on February 7, 1927 and was a life long resident of the city. Mr. Dohanyos attended Lorain High School. He was a World War II Veteran of the United States [...]
George R. Gedeon
George R. Gedeon, 74, of North Ridgeville, passed away Friday, December 31, 2010 at EMH Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. Arrangements will be announced by the David Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville.
Alberta A. Gaetz
Alberta A. Gaetz, 83, of Grafton, passed away Friday, December 31, 2010 at the Life Care Center of Elyria, after a six month illness. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Blackburn-Duke Funeral Home, 1021 Main St., Grafton.
Virginia Darlyn Petitti
Virginia Darlyn Petitti (nee Roberts), 82, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2010. She was a former employee of the Cuyahoga County Jail and Probation Dept. She was the beloved wife of the late Peter; loving mother of Deborah Latak (Ron), Thomas (Peg), Pamela Baechle (Bernie), Darin (Jill), and the late Michael; dearest grandmother of Karen [...]
Mary E. “Betty” Rundle
Mary E. “Betty” Rundle (nee Moss), 89, of Elyria, died Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at Center Ridge Health Campus, North Ridgeville. She was born April 16, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from Elyria High School in 1939 and has lived in Elyria most of her life. She owned and operated the former Betty’s Boutique [...]
Richard J. “Big Rich” Predovich
Richard J. “Big Rich” Predovich, 60, of North Ridgeville, passed away, surrounded by family, Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at EMH Regional Medical Center, Elyria. He was born in Cleveland, grew up in Maple Heights and had been a resident of North Ridgeville for the past three years. He previously lived in Elyria and Aurora for [...]
Christopher John Burnside
Christopher John Burnside, 30, of Grafton, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 28, 2010. He was born July 6, 1980 in Elyria. Christopher worked as a restaurant server, and attended The University of Toledo. He was a 1998 Midview High School graduate, and had earned an Associate degree in Psychology from L.C.C.C. Christopher treasured spending time [...]
Mable Magdeline Hagwood
Mable Magdeline Hagwood (nee Johnson), 83, of Lorain, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2010, after a lengthy illness. She was born January 18, 1927 in Switchback, West Virginia and moved to Lorain in 1974. Mable worked briefly in the Lorain City School District at Garfield Elementary School. She was a homemaker and attended Friendship Baptist [...]
Wesley E. Collins
Wesley E. Collins, 47, of Elyria, passed away suddenly Monday, December 27, 2010 at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Wyers Funeral Chapel of Sheffield Township.
Mary Ellen Trotta
Mary Ellen Trotta, 88, of Henrietta Township, died Wednesday, December 29, 2010 in the New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph. She was born October 4, 1922 in Harrison County, West Virginia, and lived in this area since 1950, and had been a member of the Church of St. Peter in Lorain. Mrs. Trotta is [...]
Albert A. Dohanyos
Albert A. Dohanyos, 83, of Lorain, died Wednesday, December 29, 2010. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel.
Bernice Standifer
Bernice Standifer (nee Roberts), 83, of Elyria, died Monday, December 27, 2010, at Mercy Hospital in Lorain, following a brief illness. She was born August 10, 1927 in Pound, Virginia and was an Elyria resident for most of her life. Bernice enjoyed sewing and quilt making. Survivors include her daughter, Nancy Frazier of Elyria; son, [...]