Archive for June, 2011
William “Neal” Carr
William “Neal” Carr, 53, of North Ridgeville, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, June 12, 2011. He was born in Gassaway, West Virginia and had been a resident of North Ridgeville for most of his life. He worked as an assembly line supervisor for Ford Motor Company at the Lorain and Avon plants [...]
Ronald J. Greenfield, Sr.
Ronald J. Greenfield, Sr., 67, of Elyria, died on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at his residence. =He was born on November 9, 1943 in Lorain, where he graduated from Clearview High School in 1961. He moved to Elyria in 1964. Ronald served in the United States Navy. He was a grade A machinist at US [...]
Karen Lee Lime
Karen Lee Lime (nee Herbert), 65, of North Ridgeville, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at the Renaissance Health Center in Olmsted Falls. She was born in Westlake and had been a resident of North Ridgeville since 1969. Karen worked as a New Account Representative for First Federal of Lakewood and retired in 2008. She [...]
Leonard E. “Gene” Lyle
Leonard E. “Gene” Lyle, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011. He was born in Madisonville, Tennessee, to Cora Davis and David Lyle, July 2, 1924 the youngest of nine children. He graduated from Barberton High in 1942, Heidelberg College in 1950, with a B.A., University of Wisconsin 1954, with an M.A. He served with the [...]
Donald W. Medders
Donald W. Medders, 61, of North Ridgeville, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at his home, following a long illness. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama, he resided in North Ridgeville for the past 40 years, moving from Cleveland. Donald worked on the assembly line for Ford Motor Company in Brookpark for 30 years, retiring [...]
Janet Lynn Myers
Janet Lynn Myers, 56, of Sullivan died Sunday, June 12, 2011 at Akron General Hospital after a lengthy illness. Janet was born February 5, 1955 in Paducca, Kentucky, daughter of the late, Charles O. and Margaret J. (Hollowmen) Couchenour. She enjoyed her family, camping, gardening, horses and attending county fairs. Janet is survived by her [...]
Sylvia Surry
Sylvia Surry, 60, of Elyria, passed away Friday, June 10, 2011, in the EMH Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, coming to Elyria many years ago. Mrs. Surry was a supervisor for Oatey Co., and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She will be sadly missed [...]
Tammy Jean Tomasheski
Tammy Jean Tomasheski (nee Roche), 36, of Grafton, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 12, 2011, along with her 11 year old son, Tommy. Tammy was a 1993 Midview High School graduate. She was an active member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School and had worked closely with the Church’s Youth Group. She [...]
Thomas “Tommy” Michael Tomasheski
Thomas “Tommy” Michael Tomasheski, 11, of Grafton, died unexpectedly Saturday, June 11, 2011, shortly preceding his mother, Tammy. Tommy had recently completed the fifth grade at Midview North Elementary School and was an excellent student. He was a very compassionate and dedicated friend to many. Tommy’s interest included fishing, hunting, baseball, basketball, football, and video [...]
Robert L. Younglas
Robert L. Younglas, 92, of Penfield Twp. passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2011 in Elms retirement Village in Wellington after a long illness. He was born April 7, 1919 in Grafton, living in Lorain County area all his life. He was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish for many years. Mr. Younglas [...]
Ohio to receive $1.3 million in pharmaceutical settlement
COLUMBUS — Ohio will receive $1.3 million from a $34 million settlement with maker of an epilepsy drug that was accused of marketing the medication to treat migraine headaches in violation of U.S. drug laws. Attorney General Mike DeWine announced the amount of Ohio’s share on Wednesday. He says it’s the latest example of the [...]
Kasich OKs racetrack slots in casino operator deal
CLEVELAND — Ohio Gov. John Kasich has laid out rules for legalizing racetrack slot machines as part of an agreement that settles a dispute with the developer of casinos in Cleveland and Cincinnati. The deal with Rock Ohio Caesars announced Wednesday also frees the company from paying the state’s commercial activity tax on all wagers, [...]
Critter Chronicles: Wiley
WILEY Get ready for a wild ride with your new golden, Wiley. He’s about as spunky as they get! But no need to be put off; he’s friendly, loves other dogs, is OK with cats, and most importantly, he’s a people pleaser. And he’s a blank slate! Enjoy attending training classes with this guy – [...]
Wings aren’t strength of Cavs or draft
The Cavaliers had a lot of shooting guards and small forwards on their roster last season. What they lacked were quality players at those positions. From soon-to-be free agent Anthony Parker to the waived Jawad Williams to the traded Jamario Moon to journeyman Joey Graham to veteran Daniel Gibson to the unproven Christian Eyenga to [...]
Indians fall from first after nearly being no-hit
DETROIT — Justin Verlander thought he had his best stuff of the season. That was great for the Detroit Tigers and really bad for the Cleveland Indians. Verlander nearly pitched another no-hitter, taking his latest bid into the eighth inning, to lead Detroit past Cleveland 4-0 Tuesday night and into first place in the AL [...]
Ohio State’s Terrelle Pryor says he’s sorry
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Terrelle Pryor ended his silence Tuesday — for exactly 97 seconds. Speaking out, albeit briefly, for the first time since his college career at Ohio State ended embroiled in scandal, Pryor appeared with agent Drew Rosenhaus and gave a brief statement. He apologized to the Buckeyes, to his former teammates and [...]
Mistakes extend Crushers’ losing streak
AVON — It was awfully quiet in the Lake Erie Crushers clubhouse Tuesday following a 7-1 loss to Traverse City. That’s what happens when you’re in the grips of a six-game losing streak with only one win in your last 11 games. Lake Erie fell to 7-16 with the loss, its fifth in a row [...]
State lawmakers to vote today on allowing concealed guns around alcohol
COLUMBUS — Ohio lawmakers are expected to vote today on a proposal to allow people with concealed-carry permits to take their firearms into many facilities where alcohol is served and consumed. The Republican-led Ohio House and Senate have passed separate versions of the proposal, and the Senate version has moved into consideration in the House. [...]
Cedar Point’s new ride finally ready to open
SANDUSKY — Cedar Point’s new thrill ride has made its long-awaited debut, a month after the northern Ohio amusement park opened for the season. Bad weather hampered construction and testing of the towering WindSeeker swing ride. The Sandusky Register reports the first riders got their chance to soar 300 feet above the ground yesterday morning. [...]
North Ridgeville approves LCCC site plan
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — The city planning commission voted 5-0 Tuesday night to approve a site plan for a 46,000-square-foot, three-story educational outreach center proposed by Lorain County Community College. The vote followed an hour of discussion focusing on storm drainage, lighting and access roads. The building, which will feature an eco-friendly roof and parking lot, [...]
Waitress at Oberlin restaurant dies on way to work
PITTSFIELD TWP. — A popular server at Quick & Delicious restaurant in Oberlin died Tuesday on her way to work when she veered left of center on U.S. Route 20 and struck a tractor-trailer truck head-on in a five-vehicle crash. Sandra J. Linden, 55, of Norwalk, was eastbound in a gray minivan when she struck [...]
Midview community grieves for the Tomasheskis with special events, donations
GRAFTON — The entire Midview community is grieving the loss of 36-year-old Tammy Tomasheski and her 11-year-old son, Tommy Tomasheski, who were killed in a crash Saturday that also severely injured her husband, 38-year-old Lorain County sheriff’s Cpl. Thomas Tomasheski and their 13-year-old daughter, Danielle Tomasheski. But true to form, people in Grafton aren’t sitting [...]
Atlanta latest city on Lorain superintendent’s list
LORAIN — Atlanta is the latest city on Lorain Schools Superintendent Cheryl Atkinson’s job wish list. Atkinson is one of three finalists for the Atlanta Schools superintendent job. She was one of three candidates passed over for Cleveland Schools CEO after the district hired its chief academic officer last Tuesday. Atkinson didn’t return calls for [...]
Executive sues in dispute over North Ridgeville company
ELYRIA — The president of a North Ridgeville company has sued a relative of his late business partner and one of the lawyers involved in a long-running dispute over control of Puritas Metal Products that has involved criminal charges and numerous other lawsuits. In the lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Lorain County Common Pleas Court, Christopher [...]
Firelands teachers OK ‘static contracts’
HENRIETTA TWP. — Teachers and support staff in Firelands Schools have agreed to a contract extension through June 2014. On Monday, the Firelands school board approved the deal by a 4-0 vote with one board member, Ken Kudela, absent from the meeting. The agreements with the Firelands Education Association and Ohio Association of Public School [...]