Archive for July, 2011
Tribe’s top draft pick Drew Pomeranz debuts for Aeros
AKRON — You’ve heard the name, you’ve read the reviews … now you can see him for yourself. Drew Pomeranz — the 2010 first-round and fifth-overall draft pick of the Cleveland Indians — made his Canal Park debut for the Akron Aeros on Wednesday in a 4-0 loss to Altoona. On a day when the [...]
Heat doesn’t faze pitcher Kevin Hughes as Ironmen win
LORAIN — Lorain County Ironmen pitcher Kevin Hughes didn’t dare complain about the weather on a steamy Wednesday evening at The Pipe Yard. After all, the college players that make up the Prospect League don’t earn money for the summer games they play, so why give any up? Click here to see more photos. Lorain [...]
Crushers win following bench-clearing on-field brawl
AVON — Temperatures were heated on the field — in more ways than one. A bench-clearing brawl between the Lake Erie Crushers and the Rockford RiverHawks marred the teams’ series finale in the sweltering Wednesday morning heat, with on-field temperatures reaching 104 degrees. The Crushers (25-28) earned the series sweep with a 10-3 win, improving [...]
Elyria Charities steps up to help replace stolen meat
ELYRIA — Another charity has offered to pay more than enough to replace $200 worth of meat stolen from Hospitality House. Bill Speidel, executive director of Elyria Charities, said his organization would donate $500 to Hospitality House. Elyria Charities generally specializes in supporting education. “They do a tremendous job in the city here,” Speidel said [...]
Judge denies reduced bond in 1976 murder case
ELYRIA — A judge Wednesday refused to reduce the bond for a man recently arrested in connection with the 1976 slaying of Dorothy Spencer. Bobbie New appeared before Lorain County Common Pleas Court Judge James Burge on Wednesday during which time his attorney, Gerald Smith, argued that his bond should be reduced because New didn’t [...]
North Ridgeville Schools prepared for November try if August levy falls short
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — The school board is hedging its bets. In an action it hopes will not be needed, the board voted Tuesday to have the county auditor certify millage for a $3.5 million, 10-year emergency operating levy that will appear on the November ballot if the same issue fails at a special election Aug. [...]
Commissioners close to approving sales tax hike vote
ELYRIA — The Lorain County commissioners appear headed toward putting a five-year, 0.25 percent sales tax increase before voters in November. Democratic commissioners Ted Kalo and Lori Kokoski said that’s the way they were leaning during Wednesday’s meeting. Commissioner Tom Williams, the sole Republican on the panel, said he thought a 0.25 percent sales tax [...]
Man fatally shot outside South Lorain bar
LORAIN — Fearing for his life, Moises G. Velez had been carrying a pistol the last few weeks, said his cousin, Juan Maldonado. It didn’t save Velez. The 22-year-old man was fatally shot in the head about 10:20 p.m. Wednesday outside Southerner’s Bar at 2926 Pearl Ave., according to police spokesman Lt. Mark Carpentiere. Carpentiere [...]
Tom Hardy
Tom Hardy, 62, of Arbutus Park, Clarksburg, West Virginia, passed away at 9:18 A.M., on Monday, July 18, 2011, at his residence. Tom was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, on October 22, 1948, the son of the late Gail and Rosemary Barker Hardy Adams. Mr. Hardy retired with 37 years of service from US Steel [...]
Donald “Buck” Martell
Donald Earl Martell, 69, died Monday, March 7, 2011 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. Mr. Martell, who grew up in the Windber area, was employed with General Motors for 45 years until retiring. He loved to play golf, hunt, and he enjoyed rebuilding trucks. He was a loving husband and devoted father. He was [...]
Geraldine Gleason Price
Geraldine Gleason Price, 90, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2011. She was born in Alvordton, Ohio, daughter of the late Charles and Nellie Esterline Gleason. Geraldine obtained a nursing degree from Fairview Hospital School of Nursing in 1942, Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Columbia University, and a Master’s Degree in Nursing from Case [...]
Marjorie Deanne Stephens
Marjorie Deanne Stephens (nee Humphrey), 46, of Sullivan, died Friday, July 1, 2011, at her home. She was born March 8, 1965, at Allen Memorial Hospital to Thomas A. Humphrey and the late Ruby Humphrey. Marjorie lived her life in Sullivan, where she attended and graduated from Black River High School. She was a dedicated [...]
Funeral director loses license for cremating wrong baby
COLUMBUS — An Ohio funeral home that cremated the wrong child’s body due to a morgue mix-up has had its license suspended for six months. The body of 14-month-old Jaylen Talley last year was mistakenly released to the Marlan J. Gary Funeral Home. It was supposed to handle the body of another boy, a 22-day-old [...]
Cleveland to provide health coverge for unmarried ‘domestic partners’
CLEVELAND — Cleveland will provide health coverage for the gay and unmarried partners of city employees, under a measure approved by the city council. The Plain Dealer newspaper reports couples are eligible if they put their names on the city’s domestic partner registry before May 1. Employees not on the registry must pay nearly $8,000 [...]
State rep opposes bar in Ohio Statehouse
COLUMBUS — At least one state lawmaker isn’t ready to toast plans for a new bar serving alcohol in the Ohio Statehouse. Republican Rep. Rex Damschroder says the decision by the board overseeing the state Capitol building “sends a very negative message.” The lawmaker from Fremont in northwest Ohio tells the board in a letter [...]
Keep your baby healthy: Text messages for pregnant women & new moms
If you’re pregnant or a new mom, we know you want the best possible start for your baby.
Text4Baby can guide you from pregnancy through your baby’s first birthday with weekly text message tips- straight to your cell phone. Text4Baby messages are free, and it’s simple to sign up. Topics include tips on prenatal care, labor signs and symptoms, nutrition, breastfeeding, safety, baby’s development, and more.
Get Started for the Health of Your Baby
- Sign up at www.text4baby.org or from your cell phone when you text the word BABY (or BEBE for Spanish) to the number 511411.
- Enter your baby’s due date or your baby’s birthday and your zip code.
- Once registered, you will start receiving free messages with tips for your pregnancy or caring for your baby.
- Messages are timed to your due date or your baby’s birth date. If you are pregnant and your due date changes, text UPDATE to 511411 to enter your new due date. Once you have your baby, be sure to text in UPDATE with your baby’s birthday so you keep getting messages through baby’s first year.
- If you want to stop receiving messages from text4baby, text STOP to 511411. To start receiving the messages again, you will have to enroll again by sending BABY to 511411 (BEBE to 511411 for Spanish messages).
Encouraging families to make healthy choices for a lifetime is important to Lorain County General Health District. For more information about Text4Baby, visit www.text4baby.org.
Text4Baby should not be used in place of regular care by your family doctor.
Police log for July 20, 2011
Oberlin police Friday, July 1 9:48 a.m. – State Route 58 and U.S. Route 20, Christine Shoebottom, 48, of LaGrange, charged with theft at Walmart. Sunday, July 3 7:37 p.m. – S. Professor Street, juvenile bureau investigates a fire in the brush and wooden fence at the service building for Oberlin City Light and Power. [...]
Authorities catch man who fled traffic stop
AMHERST TWP. — Lorain County sheriff’s deputies have taken a man into custody who fled a traffic stop in the Amherst Township area this morning. The man was taken into custody following another traffic stop near the turnpike and 480 in North Ridgeville. He had initially fled a traffic stop in the area of Quarry [...]
Utilities workers believe landscaper stealing water is responsible for rash of water main breaks in Lorain
LORAIN — A landscaping company is accused of leaving the city high and dry. Down to Earth Landscaping caused about $10,500 worth of damage to the hydrants and water pipes by taking city water from fire hydrants, according to Utilities Director Corey Timko. The damage may have caused recent water main breaks around the city. [...]
April Howser stars in Elyria 9- and 10-year-olds softball victory
ELYRIA — When your daughter strikes out the first nine hitters — 12 of 15 batters overall — doesn’t allow a batted ball out of the infield, scores three runs, drives in two more and is 3-for-3 at the plate, you’ve got to feel pretty good as a coach and father, don’t you? “I am [...]
Good news for Grady; Acta still wants a deal
MINNEAPOLIS — The Cleveland Indians got some good news about Grady Sizemore on Tuesday, with an MRI showing nothing more than a bone bruise on his injured right knee. There is no timetable for Sizemore’s return, and with fellow outfielder Shin-Soo Choo still out another month with a broken left thumb, manager Manny Acta said [...]
Twins 2, Indians 1: Closer Chris Perez blows save
MINNEAPOLIS — Chris Perez dreamed of this scenario many times while living with Danny Valencia at the University of Miami. Bottom of the ninth. Bases loaded. Game on the line. Perez on the mound and Valencia in the box. The outcome wasn’t quite what he had in mind. Valencia hit a two-run single off Perez [...]
NBA schedule released: Cavs opener in Boston
INDEPENDENCE — The ongoing NBA lockout didn’t prevent the league from announcing 2011-12 schedules Tuesday, with the Cavaliers slated to open the regular season against Boston for the fourth straight year. The Cavs will open at TD Garden on Nov. 2, a Wednesday, before playing their home opener at Quicken Loans Arena against Toronto two [...]
Kristin Sito experiences world, extends softball career in Europe
She’s been to the Greek island of Crete, visited the Colosseum in Rome and the Vatican, and she has dined on horse. The latter adventure occurred in Switzerland, which is where Kristin Sito, former Elyria High and Niagara University softball star, is spending the summer. Softball — and not the Cretan ruin of Knossos or [...]
Ohioans can voice opinions on state congressional redistricting at public meetings
COLUMBUS — Ohioans will get the chance to express their views on the redrawing of the state’s congressional districts at a series of public hearings scheduled to kick off Wednesday. The first hearing takes place at the Ohio Statehouse. An additional hearing will be held later today in Zanesville. Future meetings will take place in [...]