Archive for May, 2011
Ridge Hill Cemetery to dedicate area specific to veterans
AMHERST TWP. — A special section of Ridge Hill Memorial Park being set aside for military veterans and their spouses was a long time in coming, according to executive director Ronald P. Himebeck. “It’s been in the works for many years,” Himebeck said. “We’ve been hoping to have a veterans’ memorial and area set aside [...]
Are We Playing From The Right Tees?
BREAKING NEWS: we aren’t as good as we think we are. We don’t hit the ball as far as we think we do, and we most certainly overestimate the amount of greens we reach in regulation. Those aren’t my words, but the words of Barney Adams, the inventor of the Tight Lies fairway woods. He [...]
Gov. Kasich: We need to get down to business
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — Gov. John Kasich said Thursday that he still has a lot to accomplish to fix the problems plaguing the state he took over in January. “I came into office and I found the largest budget deficit in the history of our state: $8 billion,” Kasich told a crowd of about 200 people [...]
Statewide unemployment down 14th month in a row
COLUMBUS — Ohio’s unemployment rate has continued its steadiest retreat in nearly 30 years as the state’s job market recovers from the recession. Officials said Friday that Ohio joblessness fell last month to a more than two-year low of 8.6 percent, from 8.9 percent in March. The rate has gone down for 14 months in [...]
Betty L. Walker Brown
Betty L. Walker Brown, 81, of Wellington, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2011 in her home, after an unexpected illness. She was born January 12, 1930 in Summersville, West Virginia, living in Ohio since 1953. She was an active member of North Eaton Christian Church (Disciples) in Eaton Twp. for many years. She was employed [...]
Jean A. Etzler
Jean A. Etzler (nee Cooper), 67, of Grafton, passed away suddenly in the loving arms of her husband Joe while in their home Wednesday, May 18, 2011. She was born in 1943 in Cleveland and was a Grafton resident for most of her life. For more than 10 years Jean was the owner of the [...]
Joyce A. Lambert
Joyce A. Lambert (nee Johnson), 59, of Columbia Station, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at EMH Healthcare, following a long illness. She was born April 15, 1952 in Logan, West Virginia. Joyce loved spending time with her grandchildren; watching them play ball and camping. Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Carl K., Sr.; [...]
Wilma M. Melton
Wilma M. Melton (nee Barger), 93, of Elyria, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011 at EMH Healthcare, following a long illness. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by The Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home of Elyria, (440) 322-4626.
Earl H. Schneider
Earl H. Schneider, 81, of Avon Lake, passed away Friday, May 13, 2011 while vacationing in the Dominican Republic. He was born November 5, 1929 in Lorain, and has lived in Avon Lake for many years. He worked for Fruehauf Trailer for 20 years, and later U.S. Filter Corp. for over 38 years. He was [...]
Myrtle Cornelia Thompson
Myrtle Cornelia Thompson, 61, of Oberlin, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at the Allen Medical Center in Oberlin after a long illness. She was born November 11, 1949 in Louisville, Kentucky. She worked as a Customer Service Rep. for Bell & Altell telephone for many years retiring in 2001. She enjoyed reading, travel, basketball, [...]
Gary Vincent
Gary Vincent, 69, of Wakeman, died Tuesday evening, May 17, 2011 at his home, following complications from Erdheim-Chester Disease. He was born April 15, 1942 in Lorain. He grew up in Florence and has lived his whole life in the Florence and Wakeman areas. He was a 1960 graduate of Firelands High School. He served [...]
Kasich visits North Ridgeville plant
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — Ohio Gov. John Kasich pushed his budget and other reforms during an appearance this afternoon at Kalt Manufacturing. He also fended off criticism from Sheffield Mayor John Hunter who complained Kasich is trying to balance the state’s budget at the expense of workers. Kasich countered that he is trying to bring the [...]
JVS student faces assault and drug charges after incident in classroom
PITTSFIELD TWP. — A 15-year-old was taken to the Lorain County Detention Home on assault and drug charges following an altercation yesterday morning at the Lorain County JVS. The Sheriff’s Department school resource officer responded about 8:15 a.m. He was told by a classroom teacher that the student had demanded another student give him her [...]
State auditor suggests making it easier for counties to merge
COLUMBUS — Ohio could wind up with fewer than its current 88 counties under a moneysaving idea from the state auditor. Auditor Dave Yost this week told an Ohio Senate panel that making it easier for counties to merge would cut costs through the consolidation of offices and services. The Columbus Dispatch reports Yost told [...]
County judge orders employees to quit union because of union bill
ZANESVILLE — A county judge in eastern Ohio has told members of his staff to quit a police union that supports repealing the state’s new law limiting the union rights of public workers. Muskingum County Common Pleas Judge Mark Fleegle tells the Times Recorder of Zanesville that the collective bargaining law was not the sole [...]
OSU students told not to party
COLUMBUS — Ohio State University is warning students to keep parties under control days after a bash that spilled into the street and led to three arrests and three police officers getting injured. In an email sent to undergraduates on Wednesday, Vice President for Student Life Javaune Adams-Gaston advises them not to host large parties [...]
Browns looking for a break parking rent if games aren’t played
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns are concerned about the NFL labor dispute and have asked for a rent discount on more than 5,000 parking spaces on docks near their lakeside stadium. The first round ended in a tie Wednesday, with the local port authority board voting 3-3. One member was missing, and the issue will [...]
No debate: Duke guard Kyrie Irving should be Cavs’ pick
It’s started already and will continue right up until the June 23 NBA Draft. “The Cavaliers should take Arizona small forward Derrick Williams at No. 1, then pick a point guard like UConn’s Kemba Walker or Kentucky’s Brandon Knight at No. 4.” “The Cavs should follow the Browns’ lead and trade down in an attempt [...]
Elyria Fire Department IDs man hurt at foundry
ELYRIA — A man LifeFlighted from the Elyria Foundry this morning has “pretty serious” but nonlife-threatening injuries to his arm, which had become stuck in a large piece of machinery, according to Elyria Fire Capt. Joe Pronesti. Pronesti said firefighters were called to the foundry at 7:40 this morning, but Charles Bolin, 26, had actually [...]
White Sox 1, Indians 0: Veteran pitcher Jake Peavy outduels Tribe’s Masterson
CHICAGO — The last time Jake Peavy pitched at U.S. Cellular Field he left in agony, his career jeopardy. Almost a year later, he showed the form that won him the Cy Young Award in 2007. Peavy pitched a three-hitter in his home debut this season, outdueling Justin Masterson and making Adam Dunn’s sacrifice fly [...]
Crushers open season tonight at Windy City
AVON — Crushers manager John Massarelli, entering his third year on the job, wasn’t satisfied with an eight-game winning streak to end the 2010 season. He wasn’t satisfied with a 50-46 record, giving him two over-.500 seasons in the two years the Crushers have existed. With the bar set pretty high for 2010 following winning [...]
Jim Tressel paying for his lawyers
COLUMBUS — Ohio State will not have to pay for Jim Tressel’s legal team as the Buckeyes’ coach defends himself against NCAA charges that the knew his players received improper benefits but didn’t report it. Athletic director Gene Smith, attending Big Ten meetings in Chicago with Tressel on Wednesday, confirmed to the AP in a [...]
FBI says man obeyed teller but then robbed bank
COLUMBUS — The FBI says an Ohio bank robbery suspect left authorities with good surveillance photos because he lowered his hood when an employee told him to. FBI Special Agent Harry Trombitas says the man in his mid-20s entered a Columbus PNC Bank on Wednesday with his dark hood up, covering most of his face. [...]
Cavs owner Dan Gilbert ready to look ahead
CLEVELAND — Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert never mentioned LeBron James by name during a press conference Wednesday at Quicken Loans Arena. He didn’t have to. “It’s not going to be a panacea,” Gilbert said one day after his franchise won the league’s lottery and landed the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. “I don’t [...]
VIDEO: Elyria police officer fends off attacker
ELYRIA — Elyria Police Chief Duane Whitely said Wednesday he doesn’t know why Anthony Thomas attacked Elyria police Officer William Witt in the booking area of the Elyria Police Station on Sunday, but Thomas’ intent was clear. “To me, he was trying to kill him,” Whitely said. Whitely said although a use of force report [...]