Archive for June, 2011
Elizabeth M. Peyton
Elizabeth M. Peyton (nee Hromyak), 89, of Grafton, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011, at The Abbewood in Elyria. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by The Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home of Elyria, (440) 322-4626.
Karen M. Smith
Karen M. Smith (nee Costin), 60, of Lorain, passed away Monday, June 13, 2011 at the New Life Hospice Residential Center in Lorain, following a brief illness. She was born in Lorain on August 12, 1950 and had been a lifelong resident. Karen was a graduate of Clearview High School and a member of St. [...]
Terrence “Terry” George Tansey, Jr.
Terrence “Terry” George Tansey, Jr., 45, and a resident of Elyria, died Saturday, June 11, 2011, at his residence. He was born in Lorain, April 15, 1966 to Terrence G. Tansey, Sr. and Kathleen (nee McQueen) Queen. Terry was a 1985 graduate of Firelands High School. Terry was a karate instructor with a fifth degree [...]
Why You Should Give High Efficiency Air Conditioners A Second Look.
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If you are in the market for a new air conditioner, you have probably realized that there is a wide range of choices available. While all may do the same basic job of keeping your home or business cool during our Cleveland summers, there can be big differences in how they accomplish that task, and [...]
Lorain International Festival schedule
The 45th Annual Lorain International Festival invites Ohio to attend nine exciting cultural events starting June and all taking place in the International City of Lorain. Spotlight organization open house at the Cleveland Clinic Family Health Center Saturday, June 18, 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. 5700 Cooper Foster Park Road, Lorain Take a tour of [...]
Avon Senior Center makes care packages for troops
AVON — The Avon Senior Center, in conjunction with other organizations and businesses, has been putting together care packages to ship to the military. “We’re happy to be able to do this for the troops,” said Andy Monda of the Senior Center. “People don’t realize when a soldier is on the battlefield, all they have [...]
15 Minutes: Meet runner Angel Rivera
Angel Rivera Age: 70 Lives in: South Lorain You just ran the 5K Soul to Sole run in Amherst. What was your time? Yes, sir. Oh, 25 minutes, a little high. What’s your secret to still being able to race? People think running is easy. You gotta train and put some miles on. When did [...]
Man arrested for robbing Dairy Mart at gunpoint overnight
SHEFFIELD TWP. — A man who said he needed the money for his daughter’s birthday was arrested for robbing Dairy Mart at gunpoint overnight. Jessie Hamilton, 28, of Elyria, is charged with aggravated robbery, carrying a concealed weapon and obstructing official business. Sheriff’s deputies received a silent holdup alarm from the convenient store, at 2111 [...]
Garbage collector from Elyria LifeFlighted after being hit
HINCKLEY TWP. — An employee of Allied Trash Services was struck by a vehicle while on the job this morning in Medina County. James Lennerth, 31 of Elyria, was positioned in front of a garbage truck while attempting to collect a trash bin on the side of the road, when a gold Dodge Caliber swerved [...]
Meet International Festival Slovak princess Anastasia Krafcik
Name: Anastasia Krafcik Age: 17 Sponsor: United Slovak Society Listen to Anastasia introduce herself in her own words: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Parents: Amy Krafcik and Raymond Krafcik High school: Clearview High School Costume: Traditional Slovak kroj Ethnic roots: My father and my paternal grandparents are Slovak. Favorite native dish: Sedak Favorite [...]
Meet International Festival princess Abigail Morton
Name: Abigail Morton Age: 18 Nationality: Lebanese Sponsor: BUSES International Listen to Abigail introduce herself in her own words: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Parents: Phillip and Sheila Morton High school/college: Zoe Academy and Lorain County Community College (dual-enrollment) Costume: “My costume was made specifically for the festival by local seamstress Jeannie Kohler. [...]
Central Ohio woman, 4-year-old son missing since Thursday
NEWARK, Ohio — Police in central Ohio are investigating the disappearance of a Newark bank teller and her 4-year-old son, who haven’t been seen since Thursday. WCMH-TV in Columbus reports 24-year-old Sara Apple picked up her son, Max, from day care but didn’t return home that day. The station reports Apple’s husband says Apple told [...]
Meet International Festival Greek princess Elenie Aslanidis
Name: Elenie Aslanidis Age: 18 Nationality: Greek Sponsor: Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Listen to Elenie introduce herself in her own words: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Parents: George and Bessie Aslanidis School: Amherst Steele High School Costume: “My costume represents the village of Olymbos from the area of Karpathos, Greece, where my [...]
Meet International Festival Hungarian princess Lauren Szabados
Name: Lauren Elena Szabados Age: 17 Nationality: Hungarian Sponsor: Lorain Hungarian Reformed Church Listen to Lauren introduce herself in her own words: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Parent: James and Mary Szabados High School: Lorain High School Costume: “The matyo dress and embroidery is from Mezokovesd in the northeastern part of Hungary. This [...]
Meet International Festival Transylvanian-Saxon princess Juliana Johnson
Name: Juliana Johnson Age: 19 Nationality: Transylvanian Saxon Sponsor: Alliance of Transylvanian Saxons, Branch 5 Listen to Juliana introduce herself in her own words: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Parents: Michael and Robin Johnson College: Lorain County Community College Costume: “My costume is a tracht, consisting of a skirt, embroidered apron, blouse, embroidered [...]
Soul to Sole 5K: Scott Snyder still on top of game
AMHERST — Distance runner Scott Snyder doesn’t race quite as much as he used to, but the 55-year-old proved Sunday he’s still very much on top of his game. The 1973 Amherst Steele graduate won the fourth annual Sprint or Stroll for Soul to Sole 5K with a time of 18:38. Snyder’s age-graded performance was [...]
Ohio gas prices dip, average $3.66
COLUMBUS — Gas prices in Ohio have dipped but are still about a dollar higher than the prices at the pump at this time last year. A survey from auto club AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and Wright Express says the statewide average price is $3.66 for a gallon of regular-grade gasoline. That’s down [...]
Yankees 9, Indians 1: Acta stays positive despite another loss
NEW YORK — Derek Jeter admits reaching 3,000 hits is constantly on his mind. It’s unavoidable with everyone talking about it. And he also knows there are only four games left on the Yankees’ current homestand before they head out for a six-game road trip. The race is on to do it at home. Jeter [...]
NBA draft: After a year off, Enes Kanter is out to prove himself
Enes Kanter is already unique in at least one aspect regarding the June 23 NBA Draft. Unlike Duke point guard Kyrie Irving and Arizona forward Derrick Williams, the likely top two picks, Kanter went through full workouts during the league’s recent combine in Chicago. “I didn’t play college, so I have to show myself to [...]
Crushers pitcher Greg Hendrix hammered in ugly loss
AVON — This one was just brutal. Following some close losses during a difficult eight-game stretch, the Crushers allowed Sunday’s game to get away before it really began. Greg Hendrix (0-2), making his first start of the season, was tattooed for a six-run first and eight runs in two innings, and the Crushers ended their [...]
Cavs owner Gilbert takes shot at LeBron James
CLEVELAND — Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert got in one final shot after LeBron James fell short of an NBA title. About 15 minutes after the Dallas Mavericks defeated James and the Miami Heat in Game 6 on Sunday night, Gilbert sent a message on his Twitter page to Mavericks owner Mark Cuban — a statement [...]
No ring for the ‘King’: Mavs beat LeBron, Heat for title
MIAMI — For Dirk Nowitzki, the resume is complete. He’s an NBA champion. For LeBron James, the agonizing wait continues for at least one more year. Avenging what happened five years ago in perfect turnabout style, the Dallas Mavericks won their first NBA title by winning Game 6 of these Finals in Miami 105-95 on [...]
Man shot outside Lorain club
LORAIN — A man was shot outside the Club Copa at 934 Broadway around 2:20 a.m. Sunday. Ernie Ortiz was wounded once in each of his legs after arguing with people in a car, according to Sgt. Michael Hendershot. Ortiz, age and address unavailable, had just left the bar before being shot. Hendershot said he [...]
Police say angry man threw teeth, threatened to beat up everyone at sub shop
ELYRIA — An Elyria man was arrested Friday evening after allegedly throwing his false teeth onto the service counter at a local sub shop. Ralph Mowery, 47, was charged with assault and criminal trespass after police said he threw the teeth onto the counter at Hanini Subs on Broad Street, and when they fell onto [...]
Girl’s face bitten by dog in Elyria
ELYRIA — A 9-year-old girl’s face was bitten by a Rottweiler mix that lunged at her Friday evening, according to police. The girl and a friend had walked to another friend’s home on 15th Street, and when the friend opened the door to let the two girls in, the dog ran out the door. The [...]