Archive for August, 2011
VIDEO: Billy Currington plays the Lorain County Fair
Country singer Billy Currington packed the Lorain County Fair grandstand Tuesday night, and the capacity crowd was not disappointed. Currington, who was backed by a six-member band, alternately brought audience members to their feet with his party songs and slowed down the pace with his ballads. He repeatedly asked the crowd to sing along, especially [...]
Indians 7-5, Mariners 5-12: Tribe earns sour split
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 [...]
Indians 7-5, Mariners 5-12: Tribe splits with Seattle
The Indians split a doubleheader against the Mariners at Progressive Field on Tuesday, winning the opening game 7-5 before dropping the nightcap, 12-7. Shin-Soo Choo won Game 1 with a walk-off three-run home run after closer Chris Perez blew a save in the ninth. The Mariners scored 10 times in 3 1/3 innings off Cleveland [...]
Indians notes: Hafner could be lost for season
CLEVELAND — Another injury-plagued season could be over for Travis Hafner. Hafner, who was placed on the disabled list Monday with a strained tendon in the bottom of his right foot, is expected to miss at least the next two weeks. According to head trainer Lonnie Soloff, season-ending surgery is an option for Hafner. Soloff [...]
Site News: Comments are back
The Chronicle-Telegram’s website, www.chroniclet.com, is bringing back an old feature with a new twist. Comments are being restored, but those who want to express their opinion on the stories of the day will have to do so using a Facebook login. We ask that posters use the common sense rules when sharing their thoughts and [...]
17-year-old designs winning Junior Fair T-shirt
WELLINGTON — Wherever she goes around this year’s Lorain County Fair, Karissa Foster sees her artwork. That’s because Foster, 17 and a recent Black River graduate, was the winner of the 4-H contest to design this year’s official Junior Fair T-shirt and sweatshirt. “It’s so exciting when I see someone with a shirt,” Foster said [...]
Indians 7, Mariners 5: Choo saves Tribe
Shin-Soo Choo hit a three-run walk-off home run Tuesday to lift the Indians to a 7-5 victory in the first game of a doubleheader against the Mariners at Progressive Field. The Indians entered the ninth inning with a 4-3 lead before closer Chris Perez relieved tarting pitcher Justin Masterson and blew the save, allowing the [...]
UPDATED: 5.9 magnitude earthquake felt in Ohio
COLUMBUS — Office buildings swayed near the Statehouse and the press box shook at a Cleveland Indians game Tuesday when a 5.9-magnitude earthquake in Virginia reached Ohio. Tremors were felt in the state’s Appalachian region and stretched as far west as Dayton and to the north along Lake Erie. No damages or injuries were reported [...]
Earthquake in Virginia rattles folks here
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake near Mineral, Va., was felt in Washington, D.C., just before 2 p.m. Tuesday. Some Lorain county residents reported a brief shaking. The Pentagon was evacuated, according to the Associated Press.
Amy Winehouse family: No illegal drugs found
LONDON (AP) — Amy Winehouse’s family says toxicology tests show there were no illegal drugs in her system when she died. They say the tests showed “alcohol was present,” but it hasn’t yet been determined if it played a role in the singer’s death last month. The 27-year-old soul diva was found dead in her [...]
VIDEO: Easton Corbin performs at the fair
Country singer Easton Corbin entertained fairgoers Monday night with a mix of his own music and favorites from the country legends he grew up listening to. Corbin sang and played guitar for a little over an hour before thanking the crowd, throwing his guitar pick to a fan and leaving the stage. As fans began [...]
Route 511 open
State Route 511, just south of US Route 20, is now open. The road was previously closed for a bridge replacement project.
Ceiling Fans Make Your Comfort A Priority By Enhancing Cooling Equipment
Today’s high-efficiency HVAC equipment is designed to lower your utility bills. Installing ceiling fans throughout your home will reduce those bills even more while improving ventilation and enhancing your air conditioning system’s performance. Ceiling fans require about the same amount of power as a 100-watt light bulb. These units don’t actually reduce the temperature but [...]
Browns update: Joe Thomas glad to have deal done; Peyton Hillis misses practice
BEREA – Joe Thomas was at left tackle Tuesday for the Browns’ morning practice, the last of training camp. That shouldn’t be a surprise, because that’s where he’s been just about every day for the last four-plus years. Thomas signed a seven-year, $84 million contract extension Monday night, with $44 million guaranteed, but it was [...]
VIDEO: 4-H band performs at Lorain County Fair
Learn about the homes at Mallard’s Edge – Sponsored Post
If you have ever played Mallard Creek Golf Club in Columbia Station, you have noticed the beautiful scenery surrounding the golf course. McConnell Excavating and Palmer Development, both at the pinnacle of their respective industries, have come together and decided to expand those beautiful surroundings to offer Northeast Ohio a unique living opportunity. The name [...]
Police log for Aug. 23, 2011
Lorain police Friday, Aug. 19 10:49 p.m. – Leavitt Road and West 20th Street, Marcus D. Mitchell, 24, 1100 block W. Sixth St., charged with domestic violence, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and manufacturing for sale and disrupting public service for allegedly choking his ex-girlfriend. punching her in the head several times and [...]
Critter Chronicles: Muffin
MUFFIN Muffin has a sad story to tell. Her owner passed away and there was no one to care for her. She was taken to the Avon Animal Hospital to be euthanized, but realizing she was a wonderful dog, the hospital called the shelter. Friendship stepped in and saved Muffin. She has a congenital deformity [...]
Lorain man killed in crash with wrecker
AMHERST TWP. – A Lorain man was killed Monday when the vehicle he was driving was struck by a flatbed wrecker truck. James Lacourse, 70, was pronounced dead at the scene of the 1:10 p.m. crash at Middle Ridge and Oberlin roads in Amherst Township, according to Lt. Travis Hughes of the Ohio Highway Patrol. [...]
Car runs over 7-year-old Elyria girl’s legs
ELYRIA – A 7-year-old girl was flown to a Cleveland hospital after she was hit by a car while crossing a residential Elyria street Monday afternoon. Katherine Salsbury’s legs became pinned underneath one of the vehicle’s front tires after she was struck, according to witnesses. Firefighters had to jack up the Pontiac Grand Prix to [...]
Republican presidential candidate with a big wrench visits Donna’s Diner
ELYRIA – Republican presidential candidate John Davis carries a massive wrench painted red, white and blue. “Nobody forgets a guy with a wrench,” the 54-year-old Grand Junction, Colo., contractor said Monday during a campaign stop at Donna’s Diner. Davis said he didn’t realize until one of the diner’s customers told him that the wrench he [...]
Court OKs decision to reverse firefighters’ demotions
ELYRIA – The 9th District Court of Appeals has upheld a ruling by a Lorain County judge who decided in favor of nine Elyria firefighters who argued they were wrongly demoted in October 2009. The firefighters had argued that the city was in error because they were demoted based on seniority within the department rather [...]
Residents oppose asphalt plant
LORAIN – A proposed asphalt plant on Baumhart Road didn’t pass the smell test with residents at a Monday night City Council public hearing. “When the wind is right the smell is wrong,” said Marilyn Brill who lives in the 1700 block of Cooper Foster Road in Vermilion near where the plant would be located. [...]
New iMac computer lab for St. Peter School
NORTH RIDGEVILLE – If you have to go back to school, at least go back to some cool, new stuff. Like the new $25,000 computer lab at St. Peter School featuring several dozen new Apple iMac computers for its approximately 250 students who head back to class Thursday from summer vacation. “The old computers were [...]
Huron man pleads guilty in fatal crash
ELYRIA – A Huron man responsible for an October 2009 fatal car crash pleaded guilty Monday to aggravated vehicular homicide, involuntary manslaughter, DUI and other charges. Andrew Jones, 34, could receive a significant prison term and lose his driving privileges when he is sentenced next month by Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Mark Betleski. According [...]