Archive for February, 2011
City sewer backup in family’s basement a costly, smelly mess
LORAIN — Upon walking into Jeremy and Tabitha Fraysier’s home on Amherst Avenue, one is immediately struck by the overpowering fragrance of scented candles. The candles are the couple’s only defense against a more noxious odor seeping from their basement: During Sunday’s rain and snow melt, the couple discovered their basement had flooded with more [...]
Combine notes: Rams coach speaks highly of Browns coach Pat Shurmur
INDIANAPOLIS – St. Louis Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo worked with new Browns coach Pat Shurmur for eight years. He gave a scouting report for Cleveland fans Thursday at the first day of the NFL scouting combine. “A teacher and high-character guy,” Spagnuolo said. They were assistants together in Philadelphia for six seasons, then Spagnuolo [...]
Closings and Cancellations
All LCCC campuses will close at 3pm on Friday, 2/25. Please check www.lorainccc.edu for updates to events and activities. Elyria Public Library System closed today BGSU Firelands Campus in Huron closed. All events cancelled Boys Basketball: North Olmsted at Amherst moved to Sat 2/26. JV at 1pm, varsity to follow Buckeye at Keystone moved to [...]
Closings and Cancellations
Elyria Public Library System closed today
BGSU Firelands Campus in Huron closed. All events canceled
Boys Basketball:
North Olmsted at Amherst moved to Sat 2/26. JV at 1pm, varsity to follow
Closings and Cancellations
All LCCC campuses will close at 3pm on Friday, 2/25. Please check www.lorainccc.edu for updates to events and activities.
Elyria Public Library System closed today
BGSU Firelands Campus in Huron closed. All events cancelled
Boys Basketball:
North Olmsted at Amherst moved to Sat 2/26. JV at 1pm, varsity to follow
Buckeye at Keystone moved to Sat 2/26. JV at 1pm
Vermilion [...]
Lorain state of the city: City headed in the right direction, mayor says
LORAIN — An optimistic Mayor Tony Krasienko touted the successes of the past four years, talked of the city’s struggles and said the outlook for the year ahead is promising. On Thursday, Krasienko, who is wrapping up his first term as mayor and seeking re-election, used his annual address to the Lorain County Chamber of [...]
VIDEO: 1993 Lorain police lineup in Head Start case
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Medina man proposes via television commercial
MEDINA — A Medina man has used a TV commercial to make a pitch for marriage, delivering an on-air proposal to his girlfriend. David Jones told Dee Horton to watch a midday newscast on Cleveland’s WJW-TV because he said he was going to appear in an ad playing a superhero. Horton and co-workers tuned in [...]
Trade may brighten the future for Cavs
INDEPENDENCE — It was worth all the espresso. Cavaliers general manager Chris Grant didn’t get much sleep Wednesday, but he did manage to make two deals prior to the 3 p.m. trade deadline Thursday that could brighten the future of the league’s worst team. In the wee hours of the night, the Cavs finalized a [...]
Flu season is peaking, state health officials say
TOLEDO — What medical professionals describe as a slow flu season is reaching its peak around Ohio, according to state health officials. Epidemiologist Patti Fraker with the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department tells The Blade of Toledo that there have been none of last year’s big increases in hospitalizations or workers out sick due to flu. [...]
Avon Lake diver Morgan Srail second in the state a day after friend
CANTON — Thursday was Morgan Srail’s turn to shine. The Avon Lake senior became the second Lorain County diver in as many days to bring home a runner-up medal from the Ohio High School Athletic Association diving championships at Canton’s C.T. Branin Natatorium. Srail earned her medal in the Division I competition. On Wednesday, Elyria [...]
NFL combine: Offensive line not Browns’ top concern
INDIANAPOLIS — Big-play receiver who scares the defense. Sack machine coming off the edge. Run-stuffing defensive tackle who collapses the pocket. Shutdown cornerback to pair with Joe Haden. The Browns had their usual long list of offseason needs as the NFL scouting combine began Thursday. That’s what happens when a team goes 4-12, 5-11 and [...]
Comets hire DiFranco as head football coach
AMHERST — When Kevin Fell left Amherst after four seasons to become the head football coach at Elyria, the Comets’ vacant job attracted some very strong candidates. But after a lengthy search, Amherst athletic director Ron Hause and the hiring committee realized the best candidate was right under their noses. Chad DiFranco, who has been [...]
District wrestling preview: Avon Lake’s Cory Frank targeted as top talent
Avon Lake senior heavyweight Cory Frank knows he has a bull’s-eye on his back after a state alternate performance last season and only a trio of losses heading into tonight’s Division I district wrestling tournament. Frank has won tournament after tournament during his senior year. He has landed on the prestigious Brakeman Report. He also [...]
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Lorain County under Level 2 snow emergency
The severe winter weather that Lorain County is currently experiencing has prompted the Lorain County Sheriff to issue a LEVEL 2 Snow Emergency Notification. A LEVEL 2 snow emergency means that roadways are extremely hazardous with blowing, drifting snow and/or flooding. Only those who feel it necessary to travel should be on the roadways. Employees [...]
Ohio Senate Bill 5: Local protests vow to fight bargaining limits
Cindy Leise and Kaitlin Bushinski, The Chronicle-Telegram Hundreds of people chanted “Kill the Bill” at rallies Thursday in Elyria and Lorain to oppose Ohio Senate Bill 5, which would strip state workers of their rights to bargain for anything but wages. Speakers at both rallies said the plan is to go after government workers now [...]
OHSAA bounces Lake Ridge girls basketball program
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — The Lake Ridge Academy girls basketball program has been banned from postseason play for two years, fined $2,500 and placed on probation for five years by the Ohio High School Athletic Association. The OHSAA said in a statement the penalties were imposed on Thursday because Lake Ridge violated four sections of the [...]
VIDEO: Local safety, city union reps speak out against state bill
Area police, fire and city union representatives staunchly defended the benefits of collective bargaining Thursday that is at the heart of the contention over Ohio Senate Bill 5, a measure that seeks to bar unions from bargaining for wages and benefits. The proposed bill is especially relevant for union representatives, who have just concluded negotiations [...]
Teacher extinguishes trash fire at Keystone High
LaGRANGE — A teacher used a fire extinguisher to put out a small fire in a wastebasket in a girl’s bathroom on the second floor of Keystone High School on Wednesday, according to Keystone Schools Superintendent Jay Arbaugh. He said the LaGrange Police and Fire departments are investigating the fire, which was spotted by a [...]
Avon Lake couple sues Midway Mall
ELYRIA — An Avon Lake couple is suing Midway Mall for failing to provide security after the wife was assaulted and robbed in the parking lot in 2009. According to the lawsuit, Judith Mayo-Silvey was assaulted by two men while walking to her vehicle after shopping at Macy’s on Feb. 26, 2009. The lawsuit contends [...]
Leroy Reed
Leroy Reed, 91, of Elyria, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2011, at EMH Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Busch Funeral Home, 114 Second Street, Elyria. 440-322-3717
William Craig
William Craig, 82, of Elyria, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at LifeCare Center of Elyria, following a brief illness. He was born July 3, 1928 in New Castle, Pennsylvania and was an Elyria resident for most of his life. Bill worked as an optician for 46 years, retiring from the former E.B. Brown Optical [...]
Andrew Walko
Andrew Walko, 81, of Wellington, died at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange, Wednesday, February 23, 2011. He was born March 8, 1929, in Avon, to the late John and Eva Walko. Andrew grew up in the Penfield area and graduated from Penfield Schools. He was a farmer all his life, along with hauling milk for over [...]
Brenda Sue Backus
Brenda Sue Backus, 69, of Elyria, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2011, in EMH Regional Medical Center, after a sudden illness. She was born August 1, 1941, in Renick, West Virginia, living in the Elyria area since 1965. She was a member of Sheffield Church of God for many years. She retired from part time [...]