Archive for January, 2011
Son charged in slayings of couple in Wayne County
MOUNT EATON, Ohio — A man was charged today with killing his parents, whose bodies were found face down and fully clothed in a cluttered farmhouse basement room splattered with blood, authorities said. Rodney R. Stutzman, 31, was charged today with two counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated robbery, Wayne County Sheriff [...]
New coach Pat Shurmur shares vision with Browns brass
BEREA — New Browns coach Pat Shurmur made his Cleveland debut with president Mike Holmgren on his right and general manager Tom Heckert on his left behind a set of microphones. He looked comfortable in his new surroundings. “The relationship with Tom and Coach Holmgren is part of the strength of what we’re going to [...]
Judge removes himself from sentencing in Lorain killing
ELYRIA — Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Mark Betleski announced this morning that he will not sentence convicted killer Justin Chapman for a third time. Chapman’s lawyer, Kenneth Lieux, had asked Betleski to remove himself from the case because of a 9th District Court of Appeals decision that said the judge appeared to have given [...]
Spain wants to put John Demjanjuk on trial
MADRID — A Spanish judge has indicted John Demjanjuk on charges of being an accessory to genocide and crimes against humanity while serving as a Nazi concentration camp guard. The 90-year-old former Ohio autoworker is already being tried in Germany on 28,060 counts of being an accessory to murder while serving as a guard at [...]
New coach in town: Holmgren taps Shurmur for Browns job
BEREA — Smart, organized, diligent. The men who played for and worked with Pat Shurmur chose those words Thursday to describe the 13th full-time coach in Browns history. Cleveland fans can only hope those attributes will help Shurmur reverse the fortunes of a franchise that hasn’t won a playoff game since 1994. Shurmur, 45, was [...]
Wrestling: Spotlight shines on Avon
VERMILION — Imagine the pure sport of high school wrestling mixed with the pageantry and glitz of World Wrestling Entertainment. You didn’t have to imagine it Thursday night at Vermilion High School, when the Sailors hosted the annual “Odyssey Night” against West Shore Conference rival Avon. With rock and metal music thumping through the sound [...]
Cascade School sells for high bid of $150,000, pending board OK
ELYRIA — The now-shuttered former Cascade Elementary School went on the auction block Thursday morning and could be sold for $150,000 — the only bid offered for the old school building. If the Elyria school board accepts the offer from Horizon Activities Center, a third Elyria facility could come to the area. There are already [...]
Toy Box owner hires lawyer for liquor appeal
ELYRIA — Toy Box Nightclub owners have hired an attorney to file an appeal of the state Division of Liquor Control’s ruling that the bar’s state-issued liquor permits should not be renewed for 2011. The attorney, Scott Schooler of Forbes, Fields & Associates, also will try to mediate the situation with city officials directly as [...]
Metro Parks taking a closer look at nature’s splendor
Lorain County Metro Parks wants you to get in touch with nature. This week marks the beginning of BioBlast 2011, a year-long programming initiative celebrating Lorain County’s environment and landscape. “One of the things that was always curious to me was the fact that when you would travel around the country, you would find so [...]
Boys basketball: Christian Community rallies, can’t finish job
EATON TWP. — Weston Lucas and the rest of his Christian Community teammates tried to use some new mathematics Thursday to overcome Horizon Science Academy. By trading their own 3-point baskets for the Dragons’ tradition two point field goals, the Warriors were able to cut a 10-point deficit to one. But Christian Community ran out [...]
Amherst working out levy details
AMHERST — A bond issue-operating levy that would pay for a new school and community recreation center is a step closer to the May ballot with the school board’s vote this week to ask the county auditor to determine the exact size of the issue. The largest component of the proposed 6.75-mill combined operating levy-bond [...]
Burglars pistol-whip Lorain woman
LORAIN — Burglars pistol-whipped a 55-year-old woman and stole her prescription medications Monday during a home invasion, according to a police report. Police said the woman was in her East 29th Street apartment about 7 p.m. when two young black males ran in the door. One of the men was wearing a clear plastic mask [...]
Charge against animal rescue owner dropped
LORAIN — Prosecutors have dropped a misdemeanor charge of unlawful restraint against the owner of a local animal rescue organization, according to Lorain Municipal Court records. Mike Luli, 38, and his attorney, Bill Willis, declined to comment on the decision. A 16-year-old girl who volunteered with Ohio Pet Placement had accused Luli of throwing her [...]
EC’s Matt Wilhelm enjoying life in Green Bay
The memories created by Vince Lombardi, Ray Nitschke, Bart Starr and Paul Hornung are practically tangible. As Matt Wilhelm walks down the hallway or steps onto Green Bay’s Lambeau Field, he can’t help but realize he’s playing for one of the most tradition-rich franchises in sports. “There’s history everywhere. It’s truly been a blessing,” Wilhelm [...]
Boys basketball notes: Lorain Titans hitting their stride
Nearly halfway into the season and the Lorain Titans seem to have hit their stride. A product of the consolidation of Admiral King and Southview, the Titans have come into their own as they are 7-2 overall and 4-0 in the Lake Division of the Lake Erie League. None of which is a surprise to [...]
Girls basketball notebook: Keystone on a roll after loss to 2nd-ranked Panthers
One area winning streak ended Wednesday night, but another kept right on growing. While second-ranked Elyria Catholic was experiencing a cold shooting night in its loss to Holy Name, Keystone posted its 10th straight win in a rout of Columbia. The Wildcats are now 11-1 and their only loss was to EC in the second [...]
Judy N. Hlas
Judy N. Hlas, 64, of Grafton Township passed away at home on Wednesday January 12, 2011 following a brief illness. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Blackburn-Duke Funeral Home 1021 Main St. Grafton
Virginia R. Parker
Virginia R. Parker (nee Zaleski), 85, of Elyria, died Sunday, January 9, 2011 at EMH Regional Medical Center, following a long illness. She was born April 22, 1925 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria area resident. Virginia enjoyed traveling and loved animals, especially her cat, Regis. Survivors include her daughter, Linda Parker of Elyria; [...]
Charles W. Rager
Charles W. Rager, 97, entered into rest Tuesday, January 11, 2011. He was the beloved husband of the late Grace (nee Noon); cherished companion of Mary May Meister; dear father of Barbara McLaughlin (Walter), Charles II, William of Pennsylvania, and the late Wayne; loving grandfather of 14; great-grandfather; great-great-grandfather of many; brother of Harry of [...]
Billy R. “Bud” Hall
Billy R. “Bud” Hall, 56, of Elyria, died Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at EMH Regional Medical Center, following a sudden illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home of Elyria, (440) 322-4626.
Mary Kate Louise Lodge
Mary Kate Louise Lodge (nee McGowan), 95, died Tuesday, January 11, 2011. Born in County Sligo, Ireland. At the age of nine, Mary came to the United States. She had an Irish zest for life, a passion for music, a love for everyone, and never an unkind word to or about anyone. She was the [...]
Browns turn to Pat Shurmur to lead turnaround
BEREA – Smart, organized, diligent. The men who played for and worked with Pat Shurmur chose those words Thursday to describe the 13th full-time coach in Browns history. Cleveland fans can only hope those attributes will help Shurmur reverse the fortunes of a franchise that hasn’t won a playoff game since 1994. Shurmur, 45, was [...]
Police log for Jan. 13, 2010
Lorain police Sunday, Jan. 9 10:43 a.m. — 1500 block E. 29th St., apartment window broken. 2:46 p.m. — 2200 block Crehore Ave., thieves broke into a home and stole jewelry, a cell phone, three video game systems, an iPod, two televisions and a laptop computer. 8:19 p.m. — 1000 block Mildred Ave., two vehicles [...]
Akron man, Lorain woman face counterfeiting charges
An Akron man and a Lorain woman have been indicted on federal counterfeiting charges. Joe A. Lewis and Lashonda Jackson are each charged with making counterfeit U.S. currency and passing counterfeit U.S. currency for allegedly making fake $50 bills. Lewis was arrested Dec. 17 by Amherst police in the parking lot of a Cooper Foster [...]
Lorain County Historical Society to get a new home
ELYRIA — The new home of the Lorain County Historical Society looks to have its grand opening in September. The new Lorain County History Center has announced a tentative opening for Sept. 10, which will be the culmination of a long campaign that began in 2004 to bring the project from dream to reality. The [...]