Archive for August, 2011
Laid off deputies to return under dispatching merger
ELYRIA — The Lorain County commissioners on Wednesday approved a long-expected deal that will see dispatchers for county Sheriff Phil Stammitti relocated to the county’s 911 Dispatch Center, a move that also will bring three laid-off deputies back to work. Stammitti said shedding the cost of paying eight dispatchers and a supervisor will save about [...]
2010-11 Area School Report Cards: Elyria gets a ‘B’ while Westwood scores its first ‘excellent’ rating
For more on 2010-11 Area School Report Cards: Superintendents pleased with performances; all districts get ‘C’ or better ELYRIA — The Elyria school district took a step in the right direction. Having the designation of effective may not be the pinnacle of student achievement in Ohio, where two higher designations — excellent and excellent with [...]
2010-11 Area School Report Cards: Superintendents pleased with performances; all districts get ‘C’ or better
For more on 2010-11 Area School Report Cards: Elyria gets a ‘B’ while Westwood scores its first ‘excellent’ rating Students in Lorain County are scoring better on state achievement tests and it is being reflected in the report card districts receive annually from the state. The Ohio Department of Education released the most recent report [...]
Lorain County feels quake; no damage reported
The 5.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Virginia and the East Coast Tuesday afternoon could be felt as far away as Ohio and Lorain County, 500 miles away. Tom Kelley, county emergency management director, said he was sitting down in a tent at the Lorain County Fair when he felt a tremor. “The first couple seconds, [...]
Roundup for Aug. 24, 2011
Girl, 7, hit by car in serious condition ELYRIA — A 7-year-old girl who had her legs run over by a car was in serious condition at MetroHealth Medical Center on Tuesday night. Katherine Salsbury was struck by a car on Winckles Street around 6:35 p.m. Monday. Katherine lives near where the accident occurred and [...]
Commissioners say they are honing pitch on sales tax campaign
WELLINGTON — Although county voters will be asked to pass a 0.25 percent sales tax hike in November, they aren’t hearing much about it at the Lorain County Fair. Lorain County commissioners Ted Kalo and Tom Williams acknowledged that they and fellow Commissioner Lori Kokoski are still honing their sales pitch to voters and don’t [...]
Restored stained glass windows keep memories of closed church alive
LORAIN — When she looks at the pair of stained glass windows that once graced Lorain’s St. Stanislaus Church, Dr. Heather Scullin says they represent a sign of hope and comfort. “It’s conceivable that a lot of our patients, especially some of our older ones, attended church there, got married there and were even baptized [...]
Indians 7-7, Mariners 5-12: Choo homer wins opener
CLEVELAND — An earthquake shook the upper levels at Progressive Field on Tuesday, but the Indians stood still. Despite winning the first game of a doubleheader against the Mariners in dramatic fashion, 7-5, the Indians wound up breaking even on the day, dropping the nightcap, 12-7. “It was a long day just to get a [...]
Earthquake shakes East Coast, Indians-Mariners game
Cleveland Indians fans wondered if a special effects explosion had gone off at a nearby movie shoot. Spectators at a tennis tournament in Connecticut felt as though a truck had smashed into the stadium. Golfer Brendan Steele thought he was getting shaky over his putts. East Coast sports fans were rocked by some unexpected excitement [...]
Browns’ Lauvao looking to put past behind him
BEREA — Shawn Lauvao’s rookie season was filled with frustration. He suffered a high ankle sprain in the preseason that took him out of the running for a starting spot and kept him inactive for the first six games. He made just one start in 10 games, as then-coach Eric Mangini lost trust and went [...]
High school football 2011: Kerschbaum steps in to help Brookside
SHEFFIELD — It could have been an ugly situation for Brookside. Football coach Keenan Leichty suddenly resigned his coaching and teaching jobs due to family reasons as the 2010-11 school year came to a close — only two months before the next football season was to begin. Too late to try to seek a replacement, [...]
Nina Mary Brown
Nina Mary Brown (nee Sams), 83, of Elyria, went to her heavenly home Tuesday, August 23, 2011. She was born in Procious, West Virginia on April 29, 1928 and graduated from Clay County High School, West Virginia, in 1949. She moved to Lorain County in 1951, with her husband. Nina enjoyed working with children and [...]
Eliseo “Al” Philip Copa
Eliseo “Al” Philip Copa, Jr., 73, of Vermilion, passed away Monday, August 22, 2011, at New Life Hospice Center in Lorain. He was born November 12, 1937, in Lorain. Al was raised and resided in Lorain for 41 years, before moving to Vermilion, where he had made his home for the last 24 years. Al [...]
Girls soccer: Lorain 5, Columbia 0
COLUMBIA STATION — Lorain High rookie head coach Michelle Hilko is making things simple for the Titans this season. Hilko believes that if her team strives to improve each day, good things will happen. If Tuesday night’s season-opening win over Columbia is an indication, the Lorain girls are following the script. Senior forward Tiyana Lighty [...]
Shirley Dunbar Culbertson
Longtime Moreland Hills resident, Shirley Dunbar Culbertson, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at age of 85. The wife of Albert Culbertson for 60 years, Shirley was a University of Illinois graduate. A Celebration of her Life will take place at Federated Church, where she was a member for over 50 years, at 76 [...]
Bill “BJ” Dotson
Bill “BJ” Dotson, 36, of Elyria, passed away at home Sunday, August 21, 2011 after a sudden illness. He was born June 23, 1975 in Elyria and had lived in Grafton Township and Elyria all of his life. He was a self employed construction worker and a graduate of Midview High School. He enjoyed spending [...]
John Fandrich
John Fandrich, 87, of Vermilion, died Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at his home, after a one year illness. John was born September 29, 1923 in Geneva, Ohio, and had been a Vermilion resident since 1935. He was a World War II veteran of the United States Army serving in the occupation forces in Japan. John [...]
Duane C. Godman
Duane C. Godman, 61, of North Ridgeville, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at his home, following a lengthy illness. He was under the special care of Wendys Heart. He was born May 23, 1950 in Cleveland, and had resided in North Ridgeville the past 31 years. He was a 1968 graduate of Valley Forge [...]
LCCC women sports pioneers hold reunion
Back in the day, before the federal Education Act had a Title IX, there were sports for women at Lorain County Community College. Not many, mind you, but women’s sports, nevertheless. Linda Rowe coached two of them, field hockey and basketball. They weren’t varsity sports back then. They were club sports. Organized sports for girls [...]
Eleanor C. Kalter
Eleanor C. Kalter, 99, of Elyria passed away Sunday, August 21, 2011, at the New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph in Lorain, following a brief illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home of Elyria. 440-322-4626.
Leslie C. Konesky
Leslie C. Konesky, 66, of North Ridgeville, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at St. John Medical Center, following a long illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced by David Bogner Family Funeral Home, North Ridgeville.
William (Billy) Alfred Lane
William (Billy) Alfred Lane died peacefully at his home Thursday, August 11, 2011. Betty, his wife of 40 years, was at his side in their Carova home. Billy was a native of Elizabeth City, North Carolina and is predeceased by his father, Winfred E. Lane and his mother, Charlotte Brinson. Billy worked for Invacare of [...]
Dr. Pacifico Canda Mercado, M.D.
Dr. Pacifico Canda Mercado M.D., 85, of Cape Coral, Florida, (formerly of Elyria), passed away Sunday, May 29, 2011 at Hope Hospice in Cape Coral, surrounded by his loving family. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home of Elyria, (440) 322-4626.
Grayce H. Riggle
Grayce H. Riggle (nee Murray), 86, of Elyria, died Monday, August 22, 2011 at Center Ridge Nursing Home in North Ridgeville. Funeral arrangements are in complete and will be announced by the Reichlin Roberts Funeral Home, 327 Cleveland Street, Elyria.
Yolanda H. “Lola” Robertson
Yolanda H. “Lola” Robertson, 95, of Elyria, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at her home, following a long illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home of Elyria, (440) 322-4626.