Archive for April, 2011
Commentary: Lies shouldn’t be taken lightly
Tim Dahlberg, The Associated Press The sweater vest was gone, replaced by military-style camouflage as Jim Tressel prowled the sideline Saturday in Ohio State’s annual spring game. An odd uniform to be sure, even on military appreciation day. There was no truth to the rumor that university President E. Gordon Gee was ready in the [...]
NFL draft 2011: Clemson defensive end a man of many talents
Da’Quan Bowers can get to the quarterback with his speed around the edge. He can use his strength to overpower an offensive tackle. He can chase down running backs behind the line of scrimmage. His skills don’t end there. “He can make ’em all jump from the pews and say, ‘Amen,’” Clemson defensive coordinator Kevin [...]
Drenched: Rush-hour deluge strands cars, keep officials on toes
A sudden downpour during rush hour Monday afternoon left cars stranded on flooded streets in Lorain and Oberlin and left city officials in North Ridgeville keeping a close watch on areas that flooded badly two months ago. In Oberlin, flooding was reported on Elm, Hamilton, South Professor, Cedar and Oak streets, and flooding in Lorain [...]
Neighbor of Elyria detective rejects plea deal
ELYRIA — David Fuchs on Monday rejected an offer to plead guilty to menacing for returning a package addressed to his neighbor that he found on his front porch last year. The neighbor, Elyria police Detective Eric Van Kerkhove, obtained a civil protection order against Fuchs last year and has accused Fuchs of violating it [...]
Sex charge against ex-Wellington doctor dropped
OBERLIN — Prosecutors have dropped charges of sexual imposition against a former Wellington doctor who had been accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with his patients. An unrelated charge of procuring that accuses 69-year-old Jang Kongthong of paying another patient to engage in sexual activity with him remains pending, said Frank Janik, the prosecutor handing [...]
Group takes shot at Lundy over concealed carry vote
An Ohio gun owners’ rights group has accused state Rep. Matt Lundy, D-Elyria, of lying to get its endorsement in last November’s election. In an advertisement taken out in local newspapers, The Buckeye Firearms Association said that Lundy misrepresented himself when he told them he backed changing the laws governing how concealed carry permit holders [...]
Police log for April 26, 2011
Elyria police Thursday, April 21 11:47 a.m. — 100 block Villanova Circle, someone entered a home by sliding under a garage door that the owner had left up about one foot for her cat to come and go and stole a wallet. The wallet had about $10 inside. 7:55 p.m. — EMH Medical Center parking [...]
City leaders react to latest Vic’s incident
ELYRIA — Two people were stabbed in a bar brawl at Vic’s Night Club early Sunday morning, and city officials believe the latest incident is just further proof that the bar is a public nuisance. It did not take long before news of the stabbing traveled to Council President Forrest Bullocks. He represents the 2nd [...]
LCCC makes list of top community colleges
Lorain County Community College has been ranked in the top 120 community colleges in the nation by the nonprofit Aspen Institute. It was the only one in Ohio to make the list. U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Toledo, commended the school for its achievement. “Lorain County Community College has always enjoyed a sterling reputation in Northern [...]
Lorain looks to conserve energy costs by locking in prices
LORAIN — Seeking insulation from surging energy prices, Lorain is turning to a consultant. Mark R. Frye, president of Palmer Energy Co., estimates annual savings of up to $120,000 on city electrical bills and $30,000 on natural gas purchased on the commodities market. The savings would involve Lorain’s larger facilities like City Hall and the [...]
Sam Mazzola accused of violating terms of probation
ELYRIA — Sam Mazzola is due to appear in federal court next month to answer allegations that he violated the terms of his probation put in place after he pleaded guilty in 2009 to charges he had illegally sold skunks and transported a bear for a public exhibition without a license. Mike Tobin, spokesman for [...]
NFL draft 2011: Scott Petrak’s top of the class
Defensive linemen Marcell Dareus, Alabama: The tackle is stout against the run and able to collapse the pocket as a pass rusher. Would be a huge surprise if he isn’t gone in the first three picks. Robert Quinn, North Carolina: Athletic, pass-rushing end with a great first step and 11 sacks in 2009. Suspended for [...]
Judge orders NFL lockout ended; owners appeal
MINNEAPOLIS — Seven weeks into the NFL lockout, players have an early triumph over the owners in court. U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson ordered an immediate end to the lockout Monday, issuing a sharply worded ruling as she sided with the players in their fight with the owners over how to divide the $9 [...]
James Brinks
James Brinks, 69, of Grafton, passed away Monday, April 25, 2011 in EMH Healthcare, after a long illness. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Blackburn-Duke Funeral Home, 1021 Main St., Grafton.
Norma J. Buteau
Norma J. Buteau (nee Hazelwood), 76, of Lorain, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011, at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain, following a long illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home of Elyria, 440-322-4626.
Joseph Dancisko
Joseph Dancisko, 89, of Elyria Township, died Sunday, April 24, 2011, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Avon. Friends may call Thursday, April 28, 2011, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M., at the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Ave., Lorain. Complete arrangements will be announced.
Antonio “Tony” Gentile
Antonio “Tony” Gentile, 65, of Avon, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2011, peacefully at home. He was formerly of Avon Lake. He was born September 15, 1945 in Crotone, Italy. Tony served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He graduated from the University of Akron and did some graduate study at Case [...]
Eric Scott Johnson
Eric Scott Johnson, 47, of Wellington, died Monday, April 25, 2011, at the New Life Hospice Saint Joseph Center in Lorain. Eric was born on January 3, 1964, in Elyria, to Gary L. and Susan (nee Fox) Johnson. He grew up in the Penfield area and was a 1983 graduate of Keystone High School. Eric [...]
Julia M. Kerekes
Julia M. Kerekes (nee Sokol), 96, of Lorain, died Saturday, April 23, 2011. Arrangements to be announced by the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, www.gluvna.net
Katherine Koba
Katherine Koba, 90, of Elyria, passed away Monday, April 25, 2011. She was born August 19, 1920 in Cleveland, to the late William and Sadie (Gulgan) Romanik. Katherine was a homemaker. She was the mother of Joan (Berton) Mantz of Medina and Timothy (Jennifer) Koba of Elyria; grandmother of Brian and Brent, both of Medina; [...]
Russell Albert Lugar
Russell Albert Lugar, “Cooter”, 29, died unexpectedly at home in Avon, Friday, April 22, 2011. Russell was born in Elyria on August 12, 1981 and lived with his family in Avon. He was a proud graduate of Avon High School, Class of 1999. Russell was an avid sports fan who enjoyed baseball, football and wrestling. [...]
Geza E. Mittler
Geza E. Mittler, 89, of Elyria, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2011, at his home, following a brief illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home of Elyria, 440-322-4626.
Joseph J. Perry
Joseph J. Perry, 39, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011, after fighting an 8½ year battle with ALS. He was the devoted father of Joseph, Jr., Josh and Jillian; beloved son of James J. and Sandra (nee Hamilton); loving brother of James. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 26, 2011, from 2 to 4 and 6 [...]
National Weather Service issues flood watch
Much of northwest Ohio, including Lorain County, is under a flood warning, according to the National Weather Service. Several periods of heavy showers and thunderstorms combined with saturated ground could lead to flooding. The alert is in effect through midweek, according to the National Weather Service. Additional rainfall totals of 3 to 4 inches with [...]
Elyria firefighters extinguish Foster Avenue house fire
ELYRIA — Elyria firefighters responded to the scene of a fire at 522 Foster Ave. According to initial reports, callers observed smoke coming from the windows. Firefighters were dispatched a little before 1:30 this afternoon. Firefighters extinguished the fire and were searching the home for victims when the home’s occupant arrived home and informed them [...]