Archive for May, 2011
Man has part of ear bitten off in fight, police say
LORAIN — A man had part of his ear bitten off in a fight in the 2300 block of Lexington Avenue around 8:20 p.m. Tuesday, according to a police report. The accused biter, Aaron B. Applegate, 32, of the 900 block of West 11th Street, was arrested and charged with felonious assault and public indecency. [...]
Critter Chronicles: A Preview of Sunday’s Pets
Erie Shores Humane Society: Peggy at (440) 365-7516 or (440) 452-4619 Friendship APL of Lorain County: (440) 322-4321 or www.friendshipapl.org Lorain County SPCA: (440) 233-6771 or SPCA@Windstream.Net Love-A-Stray: (440) 748.2473 Oasis Animal Shelter: (440) 775-4101 Read the Critter Chronicles column in Sunday’s Chronicle-Telegram to tind out more about these pets available for adoption.
EC off and running at regional track meet
RAVENNA — Through one day of the Division II regional track meet, the Elyria Catholic boys were in great shape. The Panthers got one regional champion, two individual state qualifiers from the field events and one state-qualifying relay. They also had two relays finish in the top eight in the preliminaries, qualifying for Saturday’s finals. [...]
Bar owner who bought OSU memorabilia faces drug, money laundering charges
COLUMBUS — The tattoo parlor owner who bought Ohio State football memorabilia was charged today in federal court with drug trafficking and money laundering, though his attorney said there’s no connection with the scandal unfolding over the sale of the items. Edward Rife will plead guilty to the charges and cooperate with authorities, documents filed [...]
Crushers open tonight: Vet Ruben Flores to pitch
In the first two seasons of the Crushers’ existence, manager John Massarelli used a “closer-by-committee” approach, eventually settling on the guy with the hot hand down the stretch. This season, thanks to the Frontier League’s new roster classifications, Massarelli decided it was time to bring in an experienced closer. He found that guy in Ruben [...]
Storms delay tourneys … again
If Ernie Banks were here, he’d probably say, “Let’s play one … please.” Playing two, well, that’s just a pipe dream this spring. Another day of tournament softball and baseball was washed out Thursday for area teams and pushed back to today. In softball, the Division I regional semifinal clash between Elyria and Midview is [...]
Coney Island opening for 125th season
CINCINNATI — One of the oldest amusement parks in the U.S. is opening its 125th season in Ohio following floods that inadvertently turned it into a water park during the winter and spring. Coney Island sits alongside the Ohio River east of downtown Cincinnati. The river flooded in March and April, forcing the park to [...]
Meet International Festival Hungarian princess Sara Andrews
Name: Sara Andrews Age: 18 Nationality: Hungarian Sponsor: The Hungarian Reformed Church Listen to Sara introduce herself in her own words: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Parents: Denise DiLuciano and Tim Andrews High school: Amherst Steele High School class of 2011 Costume: “My costume comes from the Kalocsa region of Hungary. This type [...]
Manager Manny Acta has driven Tribe to 1st
CLEVELAND — The downtown ballpark, pulsating at times this season like it hasn’t in years, suddenly filled with a familiar chant. Manny Acta swears he didn’t hear it. As the Indians’ second-year manager walked coolly back to the dugout after being ejected for arguing a close play that didn’t go his team’s way in the [...]
Coast Guard safety open house today
LORAIN — The Coast Guard has scheduled a boating safety open house for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today to conclude National Safe Boating Week. The event will be at the Coast Guard station at 110 Alabama Ave. Planned are tours of the guard’s boats and the vessels of other agencies. There also may be [...]
Third fierce thunderstorm of the week brings still more flooding and clogged drains
Connor Doyle made waves Thursday evening. To the bemusement of several residents, Doyle drove his Ford Focus back and forth through an about 30-by-15-yard puddle on Longford Avenue near Poplar Street in Elyria around 7:30 p.m. One of Doyle’s buddies stood in the knee deep water ready to provide a push if Doyle got stuck. [...]
State wants to put county sheriffs in charge at prisons
GRAFTON — Concerned about putting an extraordinary burden on small police departments such as the one in Grafton, the Ohio Department of Corrections wants local county sheriff’s offices to handle investigations at state prisons that might be sold to private operators, a spokesman said. “We believe the sheriff’s departments are far better equipped to handle [...]
Ray Noble bucks rumors, will stay in Elyria mayoral race
ELYRIA — Ray Noble intends to remain the Republican candidate for Elyria mayor in November, despite what the rumor mill says. Noble and others said this week that they’ve heard a persistent — and untrue — rumor that Noble will step aside as the party’s candidate in the November election and be replaced by former [...]
Veterans services asks for big raise, commissioners balk
ELYRIA — The Lorain County Veterans Service Commission has requested an additional $465,249 for its 2012 budget, a move that doesn’t sit well with the county commissioners, who are grappling with a projected budget deficit for next year of between $3 million and $6 million. “I am a big supporter of them, but I don’t [...]
Inmate gets 9 years for attacking teacher at prison
ELYRIA — Donald Anderson received nine years in prison for attacking a teacher at Lorain Correctional Institution last year when he was sentenced Thursday by Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Mark Betleski. The teacher Anderson attacked said after the hearing that nine years wasn’t enough time. “I’m glad it’s over,” she said. “I just hope [...]
Lawyer: Agreement will keep Lorain Arts Academy open — for now
LORAIN — An agreement keeping The Arts Academy open for the remainder of the school year has been reached, according to the charter school operator’s lawyer. The agreement, reached Thursday in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, will allow Alexis Rainbow to remain in charge of the academy and of Academy West, its sister school in [...]
Ex-football president pleads not guilty
ELYRIA —The former president of the Amherst Youth Football Association pleaded not guilty Thursday in Lorain County Common Pleas Court to charges of theft and misuse of a credit card. Tyrone Price, 37, is accused of running up bills for hotel and meal expenses that he wasn’t entitled to charge to the league. Although Price’s [...]
Man indicted for trafficking in heroin
ELYRIA — An Amherst man accused of selling heroin that may have been linked to two overdose deaths has been indicted. Nicholas Kennedy, 36, is charged with three counts of trafficking in heroin as well as possession of criminal tools and possession of heroin. Kennedy and another man, Brett Burnside of Elyria, were arrested last [...]
Longtime Elyria-area bar site burns
ELYRIA TWP. — A longtime Elyria-area bar and restaurant location was completely destroyed in a fire overnight, according to the Elyria Township Fire Department. Fire Lt. Brian Bell said the department responded to 7212 Lake Ave. a little after 1 a.m. and is still investigating. Upon arrival the first floor of the building was completely [...]
John E. “Jack” Hahn
John E. “Jack” Hahn, 75, of Clyde passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at The Bellevue Hospital. He was born June 15, 1935 in Elyria the son of the late John H. & Helene (Flood) Hahn. Jack began his 41 year career in 1953 as a meter reader and later was the Bellevue area manager [...]
Harold L. Russell
Harold L. Russell, 87 years young, passed away Monday, May 23, 2011 at home, after a long courageous battle with COPD. Family will receive friends Friday, May 27, 2011 from 4 to 8 P.M. at Hummel Funeral Home, Copley, 3475 Copley Rd. Military services will be held at Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 2 P.M., [...]
Online Farm Market Directory
Attention local farm market owners! In order to increase local purchases of fruits and vegetables, the Lorain County General Health District is updating the local online directory. If you currently own and operate a local farm market and are in the directory, please review your information to assure that it is up-to-date.
Current information can be located at http://www.loraincounty.com/FarmMarkets/
If you own a farm market and are not in the local directory, contact the Lorain County General Health District by calling (440) 284-6173, or by email at healthed@loriancountyhealth.com.
We also have a limited number of recipe cards that are available for you to give to your customers. Recipe cards are provided upon your request (available while supplies last).
Thank you for helping Lorain County eat more fruits and veggies!
Two high school games postponed … so far
The Division I Regional Softball semifinal between Elyria High vs. Midview at Clyde High School has been postponed until Friday. Also, Division III Regional Baseball semifinal involving Keystone at Washington High School in Massillion is postponed until Friday, too.
Critter Chronicles: Roxie
ROXIE Roxie is a mature gal with a great disposition who has waited too long for a forever home. She has plenty of energy for walks and play but would be content to curl up in front of her owner’s rocking chair, too. Roxie graduated from an obedience program and is well-behaved. She would make [...]
Meet International Festival Polish princess Madeline Miller
Name: Madeline Miller Age: 17 Nationality: Polish Sponsor: St. Joseph Church, Amherst Listen to Madeline introduce herself in her own words: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Parents: Jeff and Sue Miller High school: Amherst Steele High School Costume: “My colorful skirt and beautifully embroidered vest are over forty years old. My great grandmother [...]