Archive for September, 2011
Ohio Dems sue over GOP’s redistrict plan
COLUMBUS — Ohio Democrats followed through Wednesday on threats to sue over a last-minute legislative maneuver by Republicans that effectively shields Ohio’s new congressional map from a ballot challenge. In a lawsuit filed with the Ohio Supreme Court, the Ohio Democratic Party asked justices to weigh in on whether lawmakers acted legally when they added [...]
High school sports roundup: Comets soccer gets first SWC title and more
AMHERST — Connor Klekota scored the game-winning goal for Amherst in the 65th minute as the Comets defeated Brecksville 3-1 Wednesday to claim their first-ever Southwestern Conference championship. Klekota opened the scoring with a goal seven minutes into the game, while Andrew Souders of the Comets (9-1-0, 6-0-0) scored a goal and had an assist. [...]
Opponents to temporarily suspend Ohio election law
COLUMBUS — Opponents of Ohio’s new elections law plan to submit enough signatures to put the measure on temporary hold as they continue to try to get a repeal question on 2012 ballots. Among other changes, the law shortens the pivotal swing state’s early voting window and bans in-person voting on Sundays. The state’s Democratic [...]
Lorain teachers agree to pay freeze
LORAIN — Teachers union members hope their sacrifice is shared by voters in November. The Lorain Education Association and Board of Education on Wednesday approved a one-year wage freeze and 10 percent reduction in payments for extracurricular school activities like athletic coaching that will save Lorain Schools about $2 million. The agreement comes about five [...]
High school volleyball roundup: Firelands turns back Columbia and more
HENRIETTA TWP. — Stephanie Griffith had five aces and one solo block to lead Firelands to a 25-17, 25-14, 25-16 win over Columbia Wednesday in a Patriot Athletic Conference crossover match. Maison Mastellone had 14 kills, and Emily Woody and Kaylynn Parker combined for 19 digs for the Falcons (11-6, 6-5). FIRELANDS STATISTICS Kills: Maison [...]
Sarah T. Allen “Thot”
Sarah T. Allen “Thot”, 74, of Elyria, passed away peacefully at EMH Healthcare, following a brief illness. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama, coming to Lorain around 1960, and moving to Elyria, in 1976. Mrs. Allen was a homemaker and a member of Lake and Walnut Church of Christ, formerly Clinton Avenue Church of Christ. [...]
Joan Jaycox Elicker (Gilles)
A Graveside gathering will be held for Joan Jaycox Elicker, Friday, September 30, 2011, 11 A.M., at Crown Hill Cemetery in Amherst. Joan passed away December 15, 2010 in Nebraska.
Jeanne Krenek
Jeanne (nee Doyle) Krenek, 79, was taken by Jesus, Monday, September 26, 2011, after a long illness, to join her parents, Charles and Evah (nee Gfell) Doyle, and brother, James Doyle. She died at home in peace, surrounded by her loving family. Jeanne was born in Lorain, and lived there most of her life. She [...]
James (Jimi) Pardon
James (Jimi) (Woo) Pardon, 56, of Lorain, departed this life Friday, September 23, 2011, in the Anchor Lodge Health Center in Lorain, following a long illness. He was born October 8, 1954 in Lorain, to Hubert and Daisy (Capers) Pardon. Jimi lived most of his life in Lorain and graduated from Admiral King High School [...]
Michael Lee Smith
Michael Lee Smith, 39, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2011, after a long illness . He graduated from Elyria High School. Mike is survived by his mother and stepfather, Diane Smith and Joseph Deliman of Elyria; brother, Robert Smith and family of Bradford Pennsylvania; three children, Michael Joseph Smith of Lorain and Jacob and Destiny [...]
Margeau Nicole Stumphauzer
Margeau Nicole Stumphauzer, 29, entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, September 25, 2011, after a long and courageous battle with a lifelong illness. Her kindness, generosity, wit and playful spirit will be remembered by her loving family, friends, and the many lives she touched along the way. Her smile was contagious [...]
Ella Tomka
Ella Tomka, 89, and a lifelong resident of Lorain, was freed from her battle with lung cancer Monday, September 26, 2011. Panachida will be held Friday morning, September 30, 2011, (Please note: Date correction) at 9:30 A.M., in the funeral center, followed by Divine Liturgy at 10 A.M., at St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, 2711 [...]
Kristin Lynn OBrien Wetzel
Kristin Lynn OBrien Wetzel, 55, of Elyria, died Sunday, September 25, 2011, at her home, surrounded by family. Kristy was born March 2, 1956 in Ottumwa, Iowa and at the age of seven, moved to Albert Lea, Minnesota. She spent her childhood in Albert Lea and was a 1974 graduate of Albert Lea High School. [...]
Lorain teachers agree to pay freeze
LORAIN — A one-year wage freeze and 10 percent reduction in payments for extracurricular school activities that will save Lorain Schools about $2 million has been approved by the district’s teachers union. At Wednesday’s board of education meeting, interim Superintendent Ed Branham called the givebacks “a major concession by the Lorain Education Association.” Branham said [...]
Browns: LB Chris Gocong gets 3-year extension
BEREA — The Browns signed linebacker Chris Gocong to a three-year extension, a league source confirmed this evening. The deal was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who tweeted the deal was for three years and $16.8 million. Gocong was acquired by the Browns in a trade with Philadelphia on April 6, 2010. Browns general [...]
Browns: Rookie DT Phil Taylor fined $7,500 for hit on Miami QB Chad Henne
BEREA – Browns rookie defensive tackle Phil Taylor was notified this afternoon that he’ll be fined $7,500 by the NFL for a late hit Sunday on Dolphins quarterback Chad Henne. Taylor was penalized 15 yards for unnecessary roughness for hitting Henne after he slid. Taylor opened a FedEx envelope after practice, expecting to find a [...]
Lorain men plead guilty to cocaine trafficking
ELYRIA — Two Lorain men pleaded guilty Tuesday to trafficking in cocaine charges that stemmed from a June 2010 drug bust at a suspected chop shop on West 17th Street in Lorain. Additional charges against Ruben Deleone, 26, and Luis Robeldo, 30, were dismissed as part of the plea, which took place the day both [...]
Beer-drinking driver pleads no contest to DUI
ELYRIA — An Elyria man who continued drinking a beer after he was pulled over by police pleaded no contest Tuesday to a DUI charge. An additional charge of driving under suspension was dismissed by prosecutors as part of Stephen Supers’ plea deal. Elyria Municipal Court Judge Gary Bennett sentenced Supers to 180 days in [...]
Secretary of State calls for bipartisan panel to do redistricting
COLUMBUS — A key member on the Ohio Apportionment Board has renewed his call for the panel to be replaced by a bipartisan board that would draw Ohio’s future legislative districts. The Ohio Apportionment Board alters the state lines every 10 years to reflect shifts in population after each census. On Wednesday, it approved GOP-proposed [...]
Midview grad places 11th at Beijing event
Despite taking a hard elbow to the mouth at the start of the swim, Kim Shaheen was fine with the result at the Dextro Energy World Championship Grand Final Beijing in China on Sept. 11. The 1988 Midview graduate finished in 11th place out of 34 athletes in the 40-44 women’s age group with a [...]
High school volleyball: Elyria Catholic downs Avon after scolding from coach
ELYRIA — Jennifer Lee can tell you what she loved about Game 3 against Avon on Tuesday without going into a lot of detail. “I didn’t have to call a time out, let’s put it that way,” Lee said. “That should tell you something.” Lee did her scolding between Game 2 and Game 3. Her [...]
Ohio State football: Buckeyes host Michigan State in league opener
COLUMBUS — Long before the season started, a lot of people said they would hold off judgment on Ohio State until the Buckeyes had all their personnel back after the first five games. That means a lot is riding on Saturday’s Big Ten opener against Michigan State. “There’s definitely a heightened awareness,” interim coach Luke [...]
Browns are 2-1 but still plenty of questions
How should we view the beginning of coach Pat Shurmur’s career with the Browns? The 2-1 record is surprising in that the Browns blew a late lead at home to the Bengals in the opener, only to rebound with a victory at Indianapolis and a comeback win at home against the Dolphins. It’s a pleasant [...]
High school golf: Local pair cops ticket to district
ELYRIA — Although no area team qualified for the Division II district golf tournament at the sectional Tuesday, two golfers did make it as individuals. Matt Baker of Firelands shot an eight-over par 78 for runner-up medalist honors among all golfers and Patriot Athletic Conference Player of the Year Freddy Senghas of Wellington was also [...]
Sheriff to receive $400K over three years, can hire 2 more deputies
ELYRIA — The county will receive more than $400,000 in federal money over the next three years to pay for two additional deputies, Lorain County Sheriff’s Capt. Jim Drozdowski said this morning. The two deputies will be in addition to three laid-off deputies being brought back through money Sheriff Phil Stammitti is saving by eliminating [...]