Archive for December, 2010
Boys basketball: Hosts have most as Avon wins over Keystone
AVON — What a difference a quarter makes. Avon shot 77 percent from the field (10-of-13), scoring 26 points and turned a tight game into one-sided affair on its way to a 70-59 win over Keystone in the opening round of the Avon Holiday Tournament. The Eagles led 28-23 at the half but pushed the [...]
Police called in french fry dispute at Sandusky McDonald’s
SANDUSKY — Police say a dispute over the freshness of french fries got heated at a McDonald’s in northern Ohio. Authorities say a customer refused fries that were already waiting in their serving pouches at the restaurant near Sandusky. The man claimed the fries were not fresh, but the manager disagreed. Police say they were [...]
Girls basketball: Keystone starts slow but beats Elyria
AMHERST — Keystone, which opened the girls basketball season with a six-point win over Elyria on Nov. 26, did it again Monday night. This time, barely a month later, the margin was greater and kept the Pioneers’ season-opening streak of futility and frustration alive at 0-8. After a slow start, the Wildcats (7-1) turned in [...]
Man LifeFlighted after being burned in Lorain fire
LORAIN — A Lorain man had to be LifeFlighted after he was injured in a house fire early today. According to firefighters, Scott Pataky, 35, was taken to MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland. He was released from the hospital this morning, according to a hospital spokeswoman. Firefighters were called to 2315 W. 13th St. about [...]
Man accused of raping 4-year-old pleads not guilty by insanity
ELYRIA — A 19-year-old Lorain man accused of raping a 4-year-old girl has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. Shawn Easton II has a history of mental illness, wrote his attorney, David Nehr, in court documents. Nehr also wrote that Easton is not competent to stand trial. Easton is accused of sexually assaulting the [...]
Driver charged with felonious assault for turnpike chase
AMHERST TWP. — A LaGrange man who allegedly aimed his truck at a trooper putting out stop sticks during a high-speed chase on the Ohio Turnpike on Dec. 19 has been charged with felonious assault. Laurence Garcher, 52, also was charged in Oberlin Municipal Court with fleeing and eluding and resisting arrest in connection with [...]
Police, firefighters respond to fire at Lake Avenue Allstate office
ELYRIA — Police and firefighters are investigating a fire at the Allstate Insurance office at 811 Lake Ave. The fire was called in by a passerby about 8 a.m. The caller reported seeing a broken window and fire inside the building. Firefighters called police to the scene, saying the fire may have been an arson. [...]
Ex-cop wants his criminal record sealed
ELYRIA — Former Lorain police Officer Stanley Marrero has asked a county judge to seal the court files of two criminal cases in which he was a defendant. Marrero, 46, was convicted of misdemeanor charges in one case and cleared of rape allegations in another. The veteran officer was fired in the wake of his [...]
Weather warmup expected by the weekend
Rain is in the forecast for Northeast Ohio as warmer temperatures are expected toward the end of the week. Regional temperatures will rise into the 30s and may possibly reach 50 degrees Thursday and into Saturday, according to Jim Kosarik, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Cleveland. Early predictions suggest about a half-inch [...]
Alleged drunk driver causes 5-car accident
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — An alleged drunken driver caused a five-car accident that sent two victims to the hospital and tied up traffic for at least an hour Monday. Around 6 p.m., a 35-year-old Ashland County man allegedly drove through a red light and struck two vehicles in the intersection of Center Ridge and Case roads. [...]
Police log for Dec. 28, 2010
Lorain police Friday, Dec 24 6:50 p.m. 400 block Iowa Avenue, a man reported that his drunken neighbor repeatedly pushed her way into his home and knocked things to the floor while demanding a cigarette. Saturday, Dec 25 12:18 a.m. — Reid Avenue, a man was reportedly found lying on the ground with a gash [...]
Boys basketball: Sailors storm back but fall to Sandusky
VERMILION — After witnessing some of the thrilling resumption of the Elyria-Lorain boys basketball rivalry — won by Elyria in overtime — at the 13th annual Lorain County Holiday Classic on Monday night, Vermilion and Sandusky did their best to rival the excitement in the nightcap of a doubleheader. The Blue Streaks (2-3) rallied from [...]
Ohio Statehouse planning year of birthday events
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Statehouse is getting ready to celebrate its 150th birthday year. The state Capitol was completed in 1861. To commemorate the anniversary in 2011, the building’s west columns will be decked out in red, white and blue bunting all year. The Columbus Dispatch reports other events will include a Grande Winter Ball [...]
2 indicted in probe of Cuyahoga County tax board
CLEVELAND — Two former members of a county board that reviews requests for property-tax cuts in Cleveland have been indicted on criminal charges. The indictments against Keith Headen of Solon and Tom Bush of Olmsted Township were announced Monday night by Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray. Headen was charged with record tampering for allegedly altering [...]
Ohio crime fighters to tap palm print database
CINCINNATI — Hundreds of thousands of palm prints are being scanned into a database, giving crime investigators in Ohio a new tool. With help from a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, about 40 Ohio agencies from Akron to Vandalia are adding palm prints collected at crime scenes over the years to [...]
Ohio Supreme Court rules for survivors in bus wreck that killed 7
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Supreme Court says a university’s insurance coverage extended to a charter bus that crashed, killing five student baseball players and two others. An attorney for a Bluffton University player severely injured in the 2007 wreck in Atlanta says the 5-2 ruling issued Tuesday provides up to $21 million more in insurance [...]
Cheers to the New Year on Lorain County Roadways!
New Year’s Eve is a time to remember all the good things from the past year and welcome in a New Year with fun-filled celebration! For many people, this means heading out to a friend’s house, a favorite restaurant or to a party for a few festive drinks. Many instances of drunk driving accidents can be prevented by someone interfering. Today, with cell phones in almost every driver’s pocket, you can help stop a drunk driver before it was too late.
If you see a driver who you suspect is driving under the influence and you have a phone available its worth a few minutes of your time to save that drunk driver from hurting themselves and/or others.
- Dial the local highway patrol or police department,
- Get the license plate number of the car,
- Let the authorities know that you suspect a drunk driver, and
- Give your location.
New Years celebrations can lead to dangerous roadway conditions due to increased traffic, the potential for wicked winter weather and the risk of impaired drivers on the road, here are a few steps you can take to ensure that your 2011 kicks off in a safe and fun manner:
- Designate a driver before festivities begin to be sure you get home safely.
- Drive sober; buzzed driving is drunk driving. So if you think youve had one too many, play it safe and call a cab.
- Buckle up! Wearing a seat belt is your best defense against an impaired driver!
If youre planning to host a New Years bash, keep in mind the following things for a fun-filled night at the party and on the roads:
- Revolve the celebration around an event, party or game – not alcohol or food.
- Offer non-alcoholic drink options – other than just water. Click here for special zero-proof drink recipes everyone can enjoy.
- Help guests arrange safe & sober rides home.
- Honor designated drivers with a special party favor to thank them for their life-saving efforts.
Wrap up the Holiday Season with a bang, not a bust as you usher in the New Year by driving sober and buckling up! For more information about how to stay safe on Lorain County roadways, click here.
How you can keep illness at bay where you live, work & play!
Be sure to cover your cough with the crook of your arm (not your hands), and wash hands often with soap and warm water. For your convenience, click here to find a wide variety of easy-to-use resources to help keep you, your loved ones and co-workers safe and healthy throughout 2011!
Lorain County General Health District wishes you a healthy and happy New Year!
No. 2 state trooper resigns after suspension
COLUMBUS — The assistant superintendent of the Ohio State Highway Patrol has resigned following accusations he didn’t tell the truth to officials investigating another officer. Patrol spokesman Lt. Gary Lewis said Lt. Col. Peyton Watts submitted his resignation Monday to the patrol following his placement on paid suspension earlier this month. A Dec. 13 report [...]
9 people escape Elyria duplex fire
ELYRIA — Nine people were able to escape a small house fire this morning in Elyria but will now have to find somewhere else to stay. Firefighters responded to 308 Ninth St. about 8 this morning after receiving reports of smoke visible in the area of the 800 block of Middle Avenue. Smoke was clearly [...]
Driver rolls SUV on state Route 303
LaGRANGE TWP. — A woman suffered bumps and bruises but should be OK after she lost control of her vehicle on state Route 303, just west of Indian Hollow Road this morning. The woman, who was westbound on 303, rolled her red Chevrolet SUV, which came to rest on its driver’s side half on and [...]
Man thrown from Jeep rollover accident released from hospital
GRAFTON TWP. — An 18-year-old man who was thrown from his vehicle after an accident on state Route 83 Sunday has been released from the hospital, a spokeswoman said this morning. Travis Adams, of Grafton, was driving northbound about 5 p.m. in a 1980 Jeep in front of the Grafton Correctional Institution when it veered [...]
Mary T. Krutkiewicz
Mary T. Krutkiewicz (nee Zappa), 86, of Lorain, died Saturday, December 25, 2010 at Lake Pointe Health Center in Lorain, after a long illness. She was born May 11, 1924 in Glenco, Ohio and had resided in the Lorain area most of her life. Mary graduated from the Lorain High School class of 1941A. During [...]
Doris S. Sable
Doris S. Sable, 94, of Oberlin, passed away Monday, December 20, 2010 at Kendal at Oberlin Health Center, where she resided. She was born October 26, 1916 in Bakersfield, California. She graduated with an RN degree from Elyria School of Nursing and pursued her career in nursing at Elyria Memorial Hospital, the office of Dr. [...]
Rose Livingston
Rose Livingston (nee DelMonico), 91, of Lorain, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph in Lorain. She was born December 18, 1919 in Sulmona, Italy and had resided in Lorain since the age of nine. Rose graduated from the Lorain High School class of 1940B. She worked [...]