Archive for June, 2011
Motorcycle rider hurt in crash on Broadway
LORAIN — A man in his mid-20s was taken to the hospital from the scene of a motorcycle accident this afternoon, and crews expected him to be LifeFlighted. The accident, which happened about 2:45 p.m. at Broadway and West 30th Street, involved the Yamaha motorcycle the man was riding and a silver minivan. One person [...]
State senators set to vote on $56 billion budget
COLUMBUS — State senators are scheduled to vote today on Ohio’s nearly $56 billion, two-year state budget bill, a far-reaching collection of policy changes that would privatize state operations, overhaul Medicaid, limit unions, ban abortions at public hospitals and provide tax breaks on investments, income and estates. The sweeping spending blueprint, strongly influenced by new [...]
Lorain County farmers eligible for federal aid for lost crops
The government says farms in 25 northern, central and eastern Ohio counties qualify for emergency disaster assistance because of rough weather during February and March. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said in a statement Tuesday that low-interest loans are available for farmers who lost crops and property due to flooding, high winds and tornadoes. Farm [...]
Tattoo parlor-owner tied to OSU scandal pleads guilty
COLUMBUS — A tattoo parlor owner whose purchase of Ohio State football memorabilia triggered an NCAA investigation of the school pleaded guilty Tuesday to drug trafficking and money laundering charges. The federal charges against Edward Rife didn’t directly involve Ohio State, but the university first learned of the memorabilia sales through the federal investigation into [...]
2 small boys found wandering in traffic
ELYRIA — Children’s Services was called in after two small children were found wandering in traffic yesterday morning. Police were called to the area of North Abbe Road and Thornwood Drive a little after 10 a.m. Passers-by had managed to get the boys, who had been pushing a toy lawn mower and wearing adults’ shoes, [...]
Elyria shot putter Alexis McCall hopes to put tough times behind
The last 12 months have been a particularly challenging stretch for Alexis McCall, but now she’s again hoping for a brighter future. Everything looked like it was headed in the right direction this time last year. The 2000 Elyria High graduate and former Division I state high school shot put champion earned her bachelor’s degree [...]
Indians 5, Diamondbacks 4: Orlando Cabrera HR in 9th sinks Arizona
PHOENIX — The Cleveland Indians know the ball can soar through the dry desert night, a perfect environment to rev up a sputtering offense. Asdrubal Cabrera hit a two-run homer in the first inning and Orlando Cabrera homered with two outs in the ninth off closer J.J. Putz to give Cleveland a 5-4 victory over [...]
Clearview volleyball player Shayna Hunt to play for Howard
Clearview volleyball standout Shayna Hunt made it her No. 1 goal to land a college scholarship. After three years of hard work and determination, Hunt accepted a Division I volleyball scholarship from Howard University. Hunt emerged as a dominant outside hitter during her junior season with the Clippers. Not having to worry about her college [...]
Elyria GOP to vote on Jack Baird replacing Ray Noble on ballot
ELYRIA — The effort to replace Ray Noble as the Republican candidate for mayor of Elyria continues despite Noble’s insistence that he won’t step aside in favor of former City Councilman Jack Baird. “There is no way that this is going to happen,” Noble said Monday. Noble said that he will take a leave of [...]
Grandma of Jesse Crum Jr. gets stalking order
ELYRIA — The paternal grandmother of 3-year-old Jesse Crum Jr., who died in March 2010, obtained a civil stalking protection order against Jesse’s mother on Monday after accusing Alyson Sweany of leaving her harassing texts and voicemail messages. The protection order obtained by Christina Crum also covers her son, Jesse Crum Sr. Sweany is currently [...]
Elyria Council moves forward on efforts to object to Vic’s liquor license
ELYRIA — City Council is wasting no time in its efforts to formally object to the renewal of the liquor license for Vic’s Nightclub and Mardi Gras Lounge, which is one permit held by Elyria businessman Dean Costa. During Monday’s Community Development Committee meeting, Council members unanimously voted to object to the state automatically granting [...]
Google’s Street View car rolls into Lorain County
ELYRIA — Some Elyria locales are being captured in pictures — online pictures, that is. While Chronicle-Telegram Photographer Bruce Bishop was out on assignment, he caught the Google Street View Car on camera at the Elyria Shopping Center off of state Route 57 — and they caught him, too. Google Street View, a technology featured [...]
Sheffield stalls joint-development zone deal with Lorain
SHEFFIELD — The joint economic development zone agreement between Lorain and Sheffield is on hold. While not a deal-breaker, Mayor John Hunter said landscaping changes inserted into the agreement by Lorain officials before it was approved by the Lorain City Council last week have stalled passage by Sheffield Council. The changes involve a 50-foot buffer [...]
PBS show features Oberlin professor
OBERLIN — A touching story of black and white comrades-in-arms who fought in the Spanish Civil War will be featured tonight at 8 on “History Detectives” on PBS, and Oberlin College assistant professor Sebastiaan Faber plays a major role. In the episode, Faber helps History Detective Tukufu Zuberi tell the story behind a dog-eared and [...]
Turnout for HIV screenings deemed success
ELYRIA — More than 42 people were tested for HIV during free screenings in Lorain and Elyria on Monday. The testing program was put on in honor of National HIV Testing Day and brought a range of patients to sites in each city, at the Lorain County Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Program’s [...]
Lorain stabbing investigation turns into drug bust
LORAIN — A stabbing investigation turned into a drug bust Sunday night, according to police. City resident Kristopher Mills’ said he was “holding it for a friend,” his explanation for the about 6 ounces of marijuana police said they found in the trunk of the car Mills was in around 8:30 p.m. Sunday, according to [...]
Sheffield considering raising elected officials’ salaries
SHEFFIELD — The village is growing, and so could salaries of Council members, the clerk-treasurer and the mayor. Council members are expected to vote at their July 11 meeting on proposals to hike their salaries from $4,000 to $4,700, according to Mayor John Hunter. The clerk-treasurer’s salary would go from $19,000 to about $30,000 and [...]
Renate “Renee” Coleman
Renate “Renee” Coleman, 74, of North Ridgeville, passed away Monday, June 27, 2011, at Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain, following a long illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced by David Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville.
William “Cal” Dudukovich II
William “Cal” Dudukovich II, 30, of Elyria, died Saturday, June 25, 2011. Arrangements will be announced by the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, Lorain, www.gluvna.net.
Peggy J. Jolley
Peggy J. Jolley (nee Henry), of Elyria, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2011, at EMH Healthcare, following a brief illness. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and moved to Elyria in 1950, from Daytona Beach, Florida. Peggy worked at the Moen Corp. in Elyria for 32 years, retiring from the inspection department in 1987. She [...]
Drusia “Ruth” Jones
Drusia “Ruth” Jones (nee Fisher), 73, of Elyria, died Sunday, June 26, 2011, at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain. She was born October 9, 1937 in Progress, West Virginia and had lived in Ashland, before moving to Elyria in 1985. She owned and operated the Benson Motel (Travel Inn) in Ashland for [...]
Hubert E. “Ed” Morgan, Jr.
Hubert E. “Ed” Morgan, Jr., 67, of Oberlin, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2011 at his home, following a sudden illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home of Elyria, (440) 322-4626.
Nettie P. Newman
Nettie P. Newman (nee Hair), 80, of Olmsted Township, formerly of North Ridgeville, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2011 at her residence, following a short illness. She was born in Dunbar, Pennsylvania on January 11, 1931. She resided in North Ridgeville for many years before moving to Olmsted Township to live with her son a [...]
Elizabeth J. “Betty” Tecco
Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Tecco (nee Schnur), 88, a resident of Elyria most of her life, died Saturday, June 25, 2011, at Keystone Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center in LaGrange. She was born March 21, 1923 in Cleveland and graduated from Elyria High School. She earned an LPN degree in Elyria and worked for EMH Healthcare [...]
Register Today for Triumph Through the Challenges: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Summer Series
This 12 hour course is for caregivers and those that work with individuals that may have had prenatal exposure to alcohol/drugs. Participants will learn what fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is and how to work with the individual (of all ages) in order to succeed. In-class activities and out-of-class reading and practice of strategies learned in class contribute to knowledge learned.
- This is an evidence-based curriculum funded through CDC.
- Contact hours available.
When?
The 12 hour series will be held Tuesday Evenings from 6-9pm
- August 9: Section 1, 6-9pm
- August 16: Section 2, 6-9pm
- August 23: Section 3, 6-9pm
- August 30: Section 4, 6-9pm
Location
Lorain County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Service & Support Administration Bldg.
9740 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, 44035