Archive for December, 2010
Ode to 2010 – the year in rhyme
Come closer, just listen: What do you hear? It’s loud and it seems we’ve heard it all year. Is it roars for the Saints echoing still, After Katrina before the big spill? Or shrieks for Nadal? The World Cup for Spain? There’s nothing quite like a strong summer reign. Or gasps for Butler and a [...]
Steinbrenner, Wooden iconic sports deaths of 2010
He was The Boss, and George Steinbrenner came to revel in all it would suggest. He filled a room with loud talk and big money, making promises of players to come, games to be won and the titles that must follow. He was the principal owner of the New York Yankees, but commander was really [...]
Joan Park
Joan Park (nee Gambis), 78, of Lorain, passed away Monday, December 20, 2010, at her home, following an 18 month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born November 21, 1932 in South Amherst, where she lived until the age of 12. In 1945, she moved to the Lorain and Amherst area and graduated from Amherst [...]
Paul Kurucz
Paul Kurucz, 81, of Elyria Township, died Wednesday, December 22, 2010, at EMH Regional Medical Center in Elyria. He was born April 18, 1929 in Pennsylvania and had resided in the Lorain/Elyria area most of his life. Paul graduated from Clearview High School, where he played varsity football. He served with the U.S. Army and [...]
Lillian M. Campbell
Lillian M. Campbell, 88, of Elyria, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2010, in the New Life Hospice Residential Center in Lorain, after a long illness. She was born April 9, 1922 in North Ridgeville and had been a life long resident of Lorain County. She was a member of the Our Lady Queen of Peace [...]
Joseph H. Klimosewski
Joseph H. Klimosewski passed away of natural causes at the age of 93 Tuesday, December 8, 2010 at 7:56 Pacific time. He died in his daughter’s home where he and his wife have resided for the past four years. He passed away with his wife of 64 years, Mary Elizabeth Klimosewski; his son, John K. [...]
Lynne H. Delp
Lynne H. Delp (nee Hoover) 71, of Elyria, passed away, unexpectedly Saturday, December 18, 2010. She was born August 30, 1939 in Uniontown, Pennsylvanin. Lynne enjoyed volunteering at the Animal Protective League of Lorain County, and was an avid reader. Survivors include a daughter, Amy L. Delp (Debbie) of Avon; a son, Michael T. Delp [...]
Michelle A. Allen
Michelle A. Allen (nee Jarvis), 42, of Medina, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 21, 2010. Arrangements will be announced by the Liston Funeral Home, North Ridgeville
Robert “Bob” C. Keller
Robert “Bob” C. Keller, 84, of Elyria, formerly of Columbia Station, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2010 at the Center Ridge Health Campus in North Ridgeville. Arrangements will be announced by the Liston Funeral Home, North Ridgeville.
Michael Robert Killean
Michael Robert Killean, 61, formerly of Elyria and resident of Fort Myers, Florida, retired in Tela, Honduras, until his passing Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. at the Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. He was born October 4, 1949 in Clinton, Iowa. Michael entered the Elyria Police Department and earned the respect and [...]
Dorothy Sims
Dorothy Sims (nee Woodruff), 84, of Lorain, passed away Friday, December 17, 2010 following a lengthy illness.She was born in Cleveland, on January 15, 1926 and moved to Lorain, when she wed the late James Sims. She was employed as an LPN at St. Joseph Hospital for 36 years. She is survived by her daughter, [...]
Elyria auditor forecasts tight budget for 2011
ELYRIA — The upcoming year will be another tight one financially as Elyria’s estimated revenue for 2011 roughly mirrors the expenses of 2010. City Auditor Ted Pileski predicts there will be little increase in spending and slight reductions likely will be necessary to keep the city’s 2010 carryover from being gobbled up. The good news [...]
After a tough start, infant coming home for the holiday
CLEVELAND — Little girls often ask for things like dolls, games, storybooks and puppies at Christmas. All 6-year-old Kearsten Radabaugh wanted was her baby brother home. She got her wish. “They’ve been very patient … they’re waiting for us now,” Jason Radabaugh said late Thursday afternoon as the North Ridgeville man and his wife, Tina, [...]
NCAA suspends Pryor and four other Buckeyes football players … but not for Sugar Bowl
COLUMBUS — Welcome to Tattoo U. What started out as a trip to a Columbus tattoo parlor by a couple of football players has created all sorts of mayhem for star quarterback Terrelle Pryor and Ohio State. Pryor and four teammates were suspended Thursday by the NCAA for the first five games of next season [...]
Browns’ Cribbs unhappy with his production this season
BEREA — Just one year ago, Browns kick returner Joshua Cribbs was the toast of the town. But this season his play hasn’t prompted anyone to open a bottle of champagne — including the sixth-year pro from Kent State himself. “It has been humbling and disappointing for me,” Cribbs admitted Thursday. “I love football so [...]
Akron man facing federal charges in alleged counterfeiting
AMHERST — Federal charges have been brought against an Akron man who is accused of passing counterfeit bills at more than a dozen local restaurants and businesses. Joe A. Lewis, 37, was arrested Dec. 17 on local charges including criminal simulation, possession of criminal tools and theft, but those charges were dropped Thursday by prosecutors [...]
College men’s basketball: No. 2 OSU 92, Oakland, Mich. 63
COLUMBUS — One team was tired, the other was in a hurry. Deshaun Thomas scored 17 points and five teammates also hit double figures to lead No. 2 Ohio State past weary Oakland 92-63 on Thursday night, giving coach Thad Matta his best start in his seven years with the Buckeyes. “Let’s make this quick. I’ve [...]
Woman finds support after thieves rip off kids’ presents
Alissa Santanio said she thought the meager Christmas she’d scraped together for her children was ruined. Santanio, 25, of Elyria, got a call Wednesday evening from a neighbor to let her know her Allen Street home had been broken into. She arrived home to find her laptop stolen, her Christmas tree knocked over with ornaments [...]
Boys basketball notes: A week of tournament cheer
The Christmas season doesn’t just mean presents and mistletoe, it also brings the annual holiday basketball tournaments. There will be three tournaments held in the county next week with games on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Below is a look at each of them: The Bob DiFranco Memorial Tournament The 11th annual tournament, in memory [...]
Wellington farmer says cows alerted him as house burned
WELLINGTON — A dairy farmer is used to hearing the moos of his cows. But early Thursday morning, his cows alerted a Wellington man that his home was on fire. Wellington fire Lt. Bill Brown said after hearing the noises around 4:20 a.m., Edwin Reisinger woke up to find smoke filling his house. Reisinger climbed [...]
ROUNDUP: Dec. 24, 2010
Semi drags SUV after collision on Route 2 AVON — Police said Ford Explorer was dragged more than a half-mile along state Route 2 after it ran into the back of a tractor-trailer truck Thursday night. “It didn’t appear that he was seriously injured,” Avon fire Lt. Matt Rosenberger said about midnight Thursday. “The guy [...]
Girls basketball notes: Taylor belts out lyrics, advice
Longtime fans will remember Deb Taylor as one of the all-time best basketball players at Admiral King and later at Cleveland State. She still ranks among the leading scorers and rebounders in the history of the CSU program. Taylor, now the Avon junior varsity coach, has been inducted into the Lorain Sports and Cleveland State [...]
High school hockey notes: Potts shining at St. Ignatius
Josh Potts is having a great year. The St. Ignatius goalie, who lives in Lorain, has a 9-2 record, a 1.55 goals-allowed average, two shutouts and a 94.1 save percentage. The Wildcats are 4-0 in the Red North after a 2-1 victory Wednesday over University School. All that is expected. None of it was last [...]
VIDEO: Season’s greetings from the troops
Army Major Sean Kenney from Sheffield Village: Army Spc. Rey Ralat from Lorain: Air Force Major Martin King from Lorain: Service Civilian Dave Kaleel from Lorain: Service Civilian Eric Tschappat from Oberlin: Navy Lt. Carl Blaesing from Lorain: Air Force Airman Kayleigh Brown from Medina: Army Sgt. First Class Tom Powell from Medina: Army Spc. [...]
Browns QB Colt McCoy returns to practice, says he feels fine
BEREA – Quarterback Colt McCoy (stomach flu) and running back Peyton Hillis (knee) were back at practice Thursday after missing Wednesday. “All of my symptoms are over and my body feels fine,” McCoy said. Coach Eric Mangini said McCoy was able to go through the walkthrough Wednesday, so he practiced a number of the plays, [...]