Archive for February, 2011
Jamison could be done for season
INDEPENDENCE — Cavaliers power forward Antawn Jamison could be done for the season. The Cavs announced Monday evening that the fractured little finger on Jamison’s left hand will require surgery and he’s expected to be out five to seven weeks. There are slightly more than six weeks left in the regular season. Jamison, Cleveland’s leading [...]
Lorain police ID suspect in attempted abduction Saturday
LORAIN — Lorain police have identified the man they were looking for in relation to an attempted abduction on the east side Saturday. The man came to the police station on his own, according to Sgt. Mark Carpentiere. Carpentiere said he was not arrested, however, and police will be investigating further and talking to prosecutors [...]
Lorain County road closure and flooding list
The following is a list of spots where high water was reported between 5 a.m. and noon Monday and where roads were reported closed by flooding throughout Lorain County. The information was compiled by the Lorain County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency. Signs and barricades have been erected at these locations: Gore Orphanage Road [...]
Commissioners declare state of emergency for Lorain County
ELYRIA — The head of the Lorain County Emergency Management and Homeland Security called the flooding that hammered the county overnight Sunday the worst he’s ever seen. “I’ve been here 20 years and I’ve never seen it 6this bad,” Tom Kelley told Lorain County Commissioners during a brief emergency noontime meeting called to hear a [...]
Flooding update: Red Cross has two shelters open
The American Red Cross Lorain County Chapter opened two temporary shelters for families displaced by the flooding. One was at the Red Cross’ offices at 2929 West River Road North in Elyria. The other location is St. Peters Church on Center Ridge Road in North Ridgeville. Numbers of people who were arriving at either shelter [...]
76ers 95, Cavs 91: Cavs down again
CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers have cured their allergy to winning. Their next step is to figure out a way to develop a winning streak. For the seventh straight time dating all the way back to Nov. 16, Cleveland lost when it had a chance to win two games in a row, falling 95-91 to the [...]
Learn to Write the Perfect Letter Again
Handwriting experts have noticed a decline in penmanship, and the handwritten word for that matter. Many attribute this decline to the increased use of digital devices, such as mobile phones, computers and PDAs. A society that is short on time simply can’t set aside moments to write letters or cards, right? In the past, penmanship [...]
Division III district wrestling: Area sends 7; 1 runner-up
GARFIELD HEIGHTS — When wrestling ended Saturday night, seven area wrestlers were alive in the semifinals and 11 still had state hopes alive. Twenty-four hours later, some of the names changed, but the number of state qualifiers from the brutal Division III Garfield Heights district remained the same. Seven. That’s how many area wrestlers will [...]
Division I district wrestling: Matos, Price take long way
LORAIN — While seven Lorain County wrestlers earned Division I state tournament berths Sunday night at Lorain High, two of them went the length of the consolation bracket to do it. Both Amherst junior Mark Matos and Elyria junior Devan Price suffered first-round losses in the district tournament before winning four straight matches to secure [...]
NFL combine: Peterson born to play football
INDIANAPOLIS — LSU’s Patrick Peterson is considered the top cornerback in the NFL Draft. He’s likely to be a top-five pick in April. (If he isn’t, the Browns could very well snatch him at No. 6.) He won the Thorpe and Bednarik awards as the nation’s top defensive back and overall defensive player. Peterson was [...]
Boys basketball: Surprise champions last year, Avon Lake now the team to beat
Avon Lake went into last season’s Division I sectional/district boys basketball tournament as almost an afterthought. When the dust settled, the Shoremen, who had gone 12-8 during the regular season, were the last team standings, winning the district crown at Midview and advancing to the regional at Cleveland State. The momentum and experience gained from [...]
Free “E”dition today due to flood-related delivery problems
Flooding reported around Lorain County
Residents around the county are waking up to flooded basements and high water in roadways following an overnight warm-up and thunderstorms. A flood warning issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect until 9 tonight. “The heavy rain has ended, but the high water will only slowly recede,” according to the alert. Flooding is [...]
Closings & Cancellations Monday 02-28-11
Berlin-Milan Black River Keystone * Varsity Keystone vs. Akron Ellet – cancelled & not rescheduled. Lake Ridge Academy Lorain County Academy North Olmsted North Ridgeville Norwalk South-Central St. Mary in Vermilion Vermilion Wellington
Elberta Inn fire cause still unknown
VERMILION — The cause of the fire that destroyed Vermilion’s historic Elberta Inn on Saturday is still unclear. The investigation is in the hands of the state fire marshal, according to Vermilion Fire Chief Chris Stempowski, who declined to comment on the cause. Stempowski has said that at this point, there’s no indication that the [...]
Photo gallery: 500-plus people attend chili cook-off for Officer Soto
More than 500 people attended a chili cook-off and raffle benefit at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Avon for Avon police Officer Pete Soto on Saturday. Soto was injured in a motorcycle accident Oct. 12. He is recovering with extensive rehabilitation and therapy. Participants included Lorain and Avon police, Avon and Avon Lake fire [...]
Fundraisers for Feb. 28, 2011
Food Swiss steak dinner, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Lake Shore UMC, 33119 Electric Blvd., Avon Lake. Dinner is $8.50 for adults, $4 for children 6 to 12 and free for 5 and younger, and includes swiss steak, mashed potatoes/gravy, green beans, cole slaw/applesauce, rolls/butter, drinks and dessert. For reservations, call the church office [...]
Avon and Avon Lake notebook for Feb. 28, 2011
Church to host kids resale event Lake Shore United Methodist Church hosts The Wee Wardrobe, a kids resale event. Individuals will be selling like-new maternity, baby and children’s clothes, as well as accessories, toys and more. The Wee Wardrobe is open 8 a.m. to noon March 26 at LakeShore United Methodist Church, 33119 Electric Blvd., [...]
Genevieve M. Catalano
Genevieve M. Catalano (nee Lautenslager), died peacefully Saturday, February 26, 2011, surrounded by her family. She was born February 11, 1920 in Lima, Ohio to John and May (Friedell) Lautenslager. She lived most of her 91 years in Lorain. Genevieve graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1937 and St. Alexis School of Nursing in 1943. [...]
William J. Millis
William J. “Jack” Millis, 85, of Elyria, and formerly of Wellington, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2011 at his home with his son, Victor, at his bed side. Arrangements will be announced by Busch Funeral Home in Elyria.
Vera “Dee” Jennings
Vera “Dee” Jennings (nee Caplinger), 69, of Elyria, died Sunday, February 27, 2011 at Specialty Hospital of Lorain in Amherst. She was born August 23, 1941 in Zanesville, Ohio. She has been an Elyria area resident since 1975 and was formerly employed as a school crossing guard. Vera is survived by sons, Clarence William Smith [...]
15 Minutes: Church on the North Coast music director James Jones
James Jones Age: 54 Lives: Elyria Pursuit: Church music director What’s your involvement with Church on the North Coast in Lorain? I am the music director for the entire ministry at the Church on the North Coast. What are your duties? Well, I oversee not just the music aspect of the worship team, but the [...]
We check out the flooding around Lorain County
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Clean-up Procedures for Flooded Basements
Besides the mess, a flooded basement presents other hazards requiring special precautions. Flood waters can be highly contaminated with disease bacteria from raw sewage and other pollutants.
Check out the Lorain County General Health District Factsheet regarding flooded basement clean up. Clean-Up Procedures for Flooded Basements
Combine update: Former LSU players praise coach Les Miles, an Elyria native
INDIANAPOLIS – Eight Louisiana State University Tigers are at the NFL scouting combine. That says a lot about the talent compiled by coach Les Miles, an Elyria High graduate and Elyria Sports Hall of Famer. His former players had plenty to say about him throughout the weekend. “Coach Miles, he’s a winner,” running back Stevan [...]