Archive for July, 2011
State school board recommends tobacco-free campuses
COLUMBUS — The state school board says smoking should be banned not only inside Ohio school buildings but also on surrounding school property. The Ohio Board of Education has voted unanimously in favor of tobacco-free school campuses, including parking lots and athletic facilities. The recommendation approved earlier this month is just that: a recommendation that [...]
Gas prices up a nickel from last week
COLUMBUS — Ohio gas prices are up a nickel from last week and are close to $1 higher than a year ago. Analysts expect no big swings in the cost of gasoline over the next few months, barring a hurricane that threatens Gulf Coast refinery operations or major economic news that affects the price of [...]
Fifteen Minutes: Meet Floyd and Gary Wells, who will host carnival this weekend at their Grafton farm
Wells brothers Age: Floyd, 57, and Gary Wells, 53 Live: in Grafton Events: Sunday’s Wells Family Foundation carnival in Grafton How did this event get started at your family farm? Gary: Well, this is our first annual event as far as the carnival goes. We wanted to give it a try out and see how it worked. [...]
Lorain mayor alleges the delay of road and water plan is political
LORAIN — The bumpy relationship between Mayor Tony Krasienko and some City Council members is delaying future road paving and water line projects. Council members last week approved applying to the state for $2.4 million in road improvements Reid Avenue between West First and West 22nd streets and Washington Avenue between West First and West [...]
Lorain slaying was caught on tape, police say
LORAIN — The fatal shooting of Moises Velez was caught on surveillance video, but it’s unclear if it will be a smoking gun for prosecutors. “It was dark,” a store manger at Roman’s Grocery at 2957 Pearl Ave. said Sunday. The manager, who refused to give his name, said police asked him to stop showing [...]
Police log for July 25, 2011
Elyria police Saturday, July 23 2 p.m. – 300 block Warden Ave., Jacqueline L. Copeland, 47, 300 block Warden Ave., Elyria, arrested and charged with domestic violence for allegedly striking stepfather with a walking stick. 3:11 p.m. – 600 block Middle Ave., window of vacant business broken. 6:01 p.m. – 1300 block East Ave., car [...]
Fundraiser listings for July 25, 2011
Food Steak fry, 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Lake Avenue United Church of Christ, 310 Lowell St., Elyria. Dinner is $15 for adults or two for $25, and $5 for children under 12 with a hamburger. Carryout available. Call (440) 322-5806 for tickets. Spaghetti dinner, 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Shepherd of the [...]
Roberto Alomar leads 2011 Baseball Hall of Fame class
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Roberto Alomar stared at the adoring crowd and was nearly rendered speechless, the tawdry episode of his stellar career long since forgotten. Bert Blyleven was more composed but moved nonetheless as he stared at his 85-year-old mother and reminisced about his late father. Both men were inducted on Sunday into the Baseball [...]
Margaret A. Bridge
Margaret A. Bridge (nee Moore), 69, of Elyria passed away Saturday July 23, 2011 at EMH Healthcare in Elyria following a short illness. She was born September 7, 1941 in Baltimore, Maryland, where she was a Kenwood High School graduate. Margaret was a life member of the Erie Shores Humane Society and volunteered at the [...]
Martin Scott Hasemann
Martin Scott Hasemann, 49, of Wellington died Friday, July 22, 2011 at Metro Health in Cleveland. He was born in Erath Louisiana on December 20, 1961 to Gordon and Connie (Melancon) Hasemann. After graduating high school Martin proudly served in the United States Army for 12 years. He served during the Bosnian conflict and Desert [...]
James W. Mackin
James W. Mackin, 89, and a resident of Amherst, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2011 at the New Life Hospice Residential Center in Lorain following a short illness. He was born August 2, 1921 in Lorain where he was raised. Amherst has been his home since 1970. James proudly served his country with the United [...]
Charlotte White McClune
Charlotte White McClune, 86, of Elyria, died Saturday, July 23, 2011 at her home, following a long illness. She was born May 7, 1925 in Cleveland. Charlotte was a 1943 graduate of Elyria high School; she had attended The College of St. Mary of the Springs (now known as Ohio Dominican University) where she majored [...]
Ronald Keith Williams
Ronald Keith Williams, 32, of Elyria, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at home. He was born August 6, 1978 in Amherst, and was raised in Sheffield Lake. Ron worked at North Coast Correctional Treatment Facility for four years before working with his father at Williams Door Company. He graduated from Brookside High [...]
White Sox 4, Indians 2: Masterson takes another hard-luck loss
CLEVELAND — It’s usually Indians hitters who let down starting pitcher Justin Masterson. Sunday at Progressive Field, the fielders joined the gang. A pivotal error on rookie center fielder Ezequiel Carrera helped the White Sox to a 4-2 win and Masterson to another hard-luck loss, as the Indians continue to flounder at an inopportune point. [...]
Indians notes: Acta says Tribe working hard on trade front
CLEVELAND — If the Indians don’t make a move or two prior to the July 31 trading deadline, manager Manny Acta says it won’t be due to lack of effort. “We’re trying real hard to get the right guy or right guys,” said Acta, whose club is searching for offensive assistance to help keep it [...]
White Sox 4, Indians 2: Tribe drops fourth straight
Shoddy defense helped lead to another loss for the Indians, who dropped a 4-2 decision to the White Sox at Progressive Field on Sunday. Cleveland committed three errors, one on center fielder Ezequiel Carrera, which led to two runs in the sixth. The Indians are 1-6 against Chicago this year.
Marine Corps League makes flag man an honorary member
ELYRIA – A central tenet of the U.S. Marine Corps is brotherhood – “Marines take care of their own.” For John Hall, a childhood dream came true on Saturday, as a local Marine Corps League embraced him as one of their own. Hall, a lifelong patriot and lover of the Marine Corps, was inducted as [...]
Charlotte W. McClune
Charlotte W. McClune (nee White), 86, of Elyria, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011 at home, following a long illness. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home of Elyria, 440-322-4626.
Ok Nyo Smith
Ok Nyo Smith, 78, of Elyria, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Busch Funeral Home, 114 Second St., Elyria, 440-322-3717, www.buschfuneral.com
Robert “Bob” H. Scherer
Robert “Bob” H. Scherer, 58, of Elyria, died Friday, July 22, 2011 at home, after a four year battle with brain cancer. He was born September 26, 1952 in Peoria, Illinois, and was raised in Washington, Illinois, and moved to Elyria in 1975. Bob was a graduate of Washington High School, and a 1974 Ceramic [...]
Donald Williams
Donald Williams, 32, of Elyria, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Busch Funeral Home, 114 Second St., Elyria, 440-322-3717, www.buschfuneral.com.
Jack R. Peace
Jack R. Peace, 86, a resident of Elyria since 1961, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, following a six month illness. Mr. Peace was born in Jellico, Tennessee. He was an avid bowler and golfer. Mr. Peace was an electricians engineer at General Industries in Elyria, retiring [...]
Margaret A. Bridge
Margaret A. Bridge (nee Moore), 69, of Elyria, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011 at EMH Healthcare in Elyria, following a short illness. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home of Elyria, 440-322-4626.
Thomas William Uhler, Jr.
Thomas William Uhler, Jr., 78, of Elyria, passed away Friday, July 22, 2011, following a short illness. He was born November 1, 1932 in Washington, Pennsylvania. Thomas served in the U.S. Air Force in North Africa during the Korean War. He retired from The Ford Motor Co. Thomas enjoyed spending time with his family, reading, [...]
The Dash Between: Oberlin doctor George Hoover put patients at ease
George Hoover, a family practitioner in Oberlin for nearly 40 years, made house calls, sometimes bartered for payment and kept his patients and their loved ones in feeling good. “Back in the early days, I realized he was a country doctor in a sort,” said Roy Ebihara, a retired optometrist who rented office space at [...]