Archive for August, 2011
VIDEO: CT reporter, photographer take blimp ride over Cedar Point
SANDUSKY — The Goodyear blimp is one of those quintessentially American corporate symbols seen from afar, hanging over football games and the Kentucky Derby. But few ever get to fly in it. The surprisingly spacious cabin can seat seven people — including a pilot — but the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. doesn’t offer rides [...]
Some parents in Georgia oppose pick of Atkinson
Parents of the DeKalb County Schools in Georgia are using strong words to describe their disappointment in the DeKalb school board’s choice of Lorain Superintendent Cheryl Atkinson as that district’s next leader. It would require a huge leap of faith for parents to accept the hiring of the superintendent of a failing district of 7,800 [...]
Commissioner proposes cutting county teen crisis services
ELYRIA — Lorain County could help eliminate a $6 million budget shortfall next year by closing down several facilities used to house teens in crisis because the facilities do not provide mandated services, County Commissioner Tom Williams said. “I’m looking at cutting it completely next year,” Williams said, adding that closing Turning Point, Pathways and [...]
Browns note: Cribbs still speaking out against new kickoff return rule
BEREA — Joshua Cribbs, the NFL’s all-time leader with eight kickoff returns for touchdowns, has been a vocal critic of the new kickoff rules since they were announced in March. He still doesn’t like the decision to move the kick forward 5 yards to the 35-yard line but says he will succeed anyway. “Good returners [...]
Christopher Howse facing domestic charge
ELYRIA — Reputed gang member Christopher Howse has been indicted on a felony domestic violence charge for allegedly attacking his pregnant girlfriend on June 23. Police were called to a 10th Street home in Elyria by some construction workers nearby after they reported seeing Howse attack the woman, Lorain County Prosecutor Dennis Will said. A [...]
Cleveland nixes crackdown on flash mobs
CLEVELAND — A Cleveland crackdown on flash mobs won’t be enacted now that the city council has upheld the mayor’s veto. A measure that would have made it a crime to use social media or cell phones to pull together a crowd was approved unanimously by council members last month and then shot down by [...]
Crushers lose to Traverse City in 11
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Traverse City left fielder J.T. Hall hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 11th inning as the Beach Bums bested the Lake Erie Crushers 5-4 in Frontier League action Wednesday night. Jereme Milons and Jason Taylor each had three hits for the Crushers (41-38), whose lead over the [...]
Pioneers, Middies to meet in football scrimmage tonight
Elyria High’s football team will travel to Midview High’s Adelsberg Stadium tonight to face the Middies in an Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Jamboree Game. Kickoff is at 7 p.m., with the junior varsity and varsity teams competing against each other in the scrimmage. Admission to the game is $3 for adults and $2 [...]
Elyria man indicted on arson charges
ELYRIA — An Elyria man has been indicted on arson charges for starting 12 fires between April and when he was arrested in June. Lorain County Prosecutor Dennis Will said Thomas Fagan Jr., 48, would use a lighter to set fire to combustible material in trash cans throughout Elyria. “He had some grievances with some [...]
Lois M. Bailey
Lois M. Bailey (nee Hamel), 83, of Elyria, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at The Hearthstone in Lorain following a long illness. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by The Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home of Elyria, (440) 322-4626.
Darryl Blue
Darryl Blue, 58, lifelong resident of Cleveland, died Monday, August 15, 2011 at Hospice of the Western Reserve, Cleveland, after a two year illness. He was born January 30, 1953 in Cleveland and was a 1972 graduate of East High School. He was employed with Hendershot & Smith, Alcoa and most recently with C & [...]
Wallace Buchanan
Wallace Buchanan, 90, of Oberlin, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at Community Health partners in Lorain, after a short illness. He was born August 7, 1921. in Omar, West Virginia. He worked as a Piano Tuner for Oberlin College Conservatory for many years. Mr. Buchanan attended the Peace Community Church in Oberlin. He enjoyed [...]
Randy Buchs
Randy Buchs, was taken from his family and friends unexpectedly Tuesday, August 2, 2011. He passed away with only 338 days left on his well known retirement countdown, leaving behind his dream spending time traveling with his loved ones. He was born July 6, 1957. Randy is survived by his joys in life, daughter, Rhea [...]
Tom P. Cooper
Tom Patrick Cooper, 64, of Grafton, died Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at Keystone Pointe Health and Rehabilitation in LaGrange. Dicken Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Elyria, is handling arrangements.
Robert H. DeLloyd
Robert H. DeLloyd, 94, of Amherst, and formerly of Elyria, died Monday, August 15, 2011 at Anchor Lodge Nursing Home in Lorain. He was born October 24, 1916 in Elyria. He was a 1934 graduate of Elyria High School and also graduated with a degree in Business Administration from The Ohio State University in 1941. [...]
Fredrick D. Fitzpatrick, Sr.
Fredrick D. Fitzpatrick, Sr., departed this life Tuesday, August 16, 2011 in his home, following a short illness. Mr. Fitzpatrick was a lifelong resident of Elyria, and a graduate of Elyria High School. Fredrick retired from American Standard also known as Moen Industrial, after 20 faithful years of service, where he served in 1998 as [...]
Helen Gonda
Helen Gonda, 81, cherished mother, grandmother and friend, passed on to her eternal home Thursday, August 4, 2011, after a brief illness. A memorial service will be held at LaPorte United Methodist Church Sunday, August 21, 2011 at 2 P.M., with Rev. Jonathan McCleery, Pastor, officiating. The family will have a private burial at a [...]
Robert M. “Bobby” LaRosa
Robert M. “Bobby” LaRosa, 22, died Monday, August 15, 2011 at Lakewood Hospital unexpectedly. He was born April 4, 1989 in Fairview, and grew up in Avon. He recently moved to Brook Park. He graduated from Avon High School, class of 2007, where he played football, and was the team captain for three years running. [...]
Kenneth A. Pinkley
Kenneth A. Pinkley, 63, of Elyria, passed away suddenly Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain. He was born in Elyria on July 23, 1948 and had been a lifelong resident of Lorain County. Kenneth was a graduate of Midview High School who enjoyed computers, electronics and camping. He retired in [...]
Dean W. Smith
Dean W. Smith, 83, of Wellington, died Wednesday, August 17, 2011, at the New Life Hospice Center of Saint Joseph, in Lorain. Arrangements are pending with Norton-Eastman Funeral Home, Wellington.
Allen A. Struck
Allen A. Struck, 79, passed away peacefully Saturday August 13, 2011, from complications of surgery in Florida. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was the beloved husband of Janice (nee Chevalier); loving father of Allen G. (Julie); dear grandfather of Andrew and Allison; brother of Robert (Carol) and dear uncle. [...]
Keely Jordan will travel back to the Civil War
WELLINGTON — On Saturday, Keely Jordan won’t feel like herself. Her hair will be different, styled in a way she’s only seen in history books. And her clothes will be from another time and, for that matter, another gender. The 18-year-old will transform into a character of her own making for her 4-H Living History [...]
Meet the fair’s equine royal candidates
It’s not just the king and queen who rule in the fair kingdom. The four finalists in the 2011 Miniature Horse Princess competition will, after five months of more-friendly-than-fierce competition, finally hear who reigns supreme in Ring A at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Finalists Jordan Heck, 14, Bonnie Pepin, 17, Brianna Bunt, 16, and Brittany Mills, [...]
4-H sends out special thank yous
WELLINGTON — Every year after the fair, bright green thank you cards go out to folks who lent a hand to 4-H participants. Some might be sent to people who purchased animals from 4-H’ers while other are sent to the hundreds of volunteers who make fair week so wonderful. The 1,500 thank you cards are [...]
Drunken man kicked out of bar returns, fires shots in front of officers
OBERLIN — A man who was kicked out of a bar for being belligerent returned overnight and fired shots from a vehicle while police investigated. Marshall Ranzy, 26, whose address is listed as Dolton, Ill., but hails from the Oberlin area, is charged with having weapons under disability, improperly handling a firearm in a vehicle, [...]