Archive for September, 2011
Cleveland-bound plane diverted due to smoke in bathroom
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — A spokesman for Bradley International Airport says smoke in a plane’s bathroom forced the pilot to return just minutes after take-off. John Wallace, spokesman for the airport, said a Continental Express flight headed to Cleveland, returned to the airport at 9:45 a.m. Monday. He had no additional details on the incident. [...]
Twins 6, Indians 4: Tribe falls, but nostalgia wins
CLEVELAND — The Indians did not leave Progressive Field with a bang, but the crowd of 22,539 certainly got its buck’s worth in Cleveland’s home finale Sunday. With a chance to secure a second-place standing in the Central Division and a .500 finish while sweeping Minnesota in the process, the Indians instead fell 6-4 in [...]
Colt McCoy, offense turn ugly game into special win for Browns
CLEVELAND — Colt McCoy couldn’t shoot straight Sunday. His throws were long, short, high and wide, and he had the incompletions to prove it. Without its best player in running back Peyton Hillis (strep throat), the Browns offense was abysmal. It managed just 10 points against a Dolphins defense ranked last in the league, and [...]
15 Minutes: Meet Nord counselor Brittany Bramwell
Brittany Bramwell Age: 27 Lives: in Elyria What is your title at the Nord Center, where you work? Child and adolescent counselor-therapist at the Nord Center, one year in June. I grew up in Elyria and am a 2002 grad of Elyria Catholic. Describe what you do on a daily basis? Well, I work with [...]
Browns: Young Colt McCoy not lacking leadership
One drive cannot possibly define a season for an NFL team. It can, however, set the tone for all that follows. If the latter holds true, the Browns are about to embark on a remarkable ride after their 17-16 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon. Cleveland’s clutch comeback was nothing short of breathtaking, [...]
Fundraiser listings for Sept. 26, 2011
Food Wine tasting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at John Christ Winery, 32421 Walker Road, Avon Lake. Tickets are $20 for eight tastings and are available at Family Planning Services, 602 Leona St., Elyria; at the door; by calling Pat Berger at (440) 322-7526, ext. 109; or by emailing patlberger@aol.com. All proceeds benefit Family Planning [...]
Hospice volunteer receives Ruth Calta Community Service Award
Hospice volunteer Sheila Holmes said she sees the best and worst in people at the end of their lives. “I’ve laughed. I’ve cried. I’ve loved. I’ve sat in silence,” said Holmes, named Sunday by Mercy Health System as this year’s recipient of the Ruth Calta Community Service Award. “It’s absolutely amazing work.” Holmes, of Wellington, [...]
Push starts to rename Lorain street for fallen airman
LORAIN — Noticing the street named after deceased U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Eric Barnes outside the firehouse at the Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, Dan McBennett thought it only appropriate that a street be named after Barnes in Barnes’ hometown. The City Council’s Streets and Sidewalks Committee is expected to begin [...]
Gas prices plunging in Ohio
COLUMBUS — Ohio drivers are paying less for gas this week than they did last week, reflecting a drop in prices nationwide. A survey from auto club AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and Wright Express puts the average price for regular-grade gasoline at $3.32 per gallon in Ohio. That’s down 17 cents from last [...]
Tribe notes: Grady Sizemore done for the year
CLEVELAND — Injuries will mark the Indians’ season from start to finish. General manager Chris Antonetti told reporters Sunday that center fielder Grady Sizemore would be shut down for the remainder of the year a day after outfielder Trevor Crowe met the same fate. Sizemore, who had not played since Thursday, is experiencing soreness in [...]
Browns’ young line leads sturdy defense
CLEVELAND — The Browns defense had a long afternoon Sunday at Cleveland Browns Stadium. With the team’s offense mostly sputtering, the defense was forced to carry the load. The Dolphins possessed the ball for nearly 38 minutes and in taking a 16-10 lead with 3:23 left, had run 24 more plays than the Browns. But [...]
Mary Balko
Mary Balko, 86, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 22, 2011 at the South Portland Nursing Home in South Portland, Maine. She was born in Lower Burrell Township, Pennsylvania on February 19, 1925, the daughter of Paul and Suzanna Glozik. She was raised in Bairdford and Springvale, Pennsylvania. After her marriage in 1946, she and her [...]
George F. Charters
George F. Charters, 91, passed away suddenly on September 24, 2011 at his home in North Ridgeville. George was born on April 19, 1920 in Cleveland. He lived for a while on a farm in Huntington, Rocky River and North Olmsted, before settling in North Ridgeville for the last 40 years. Throughout his life he [...]
Browns beat Dolphins with late drive
CLEVELAND – Colt McCoy couldn’t shoot straight Sunday. His throws were long, short, high and wide, and he had the incompletions to prove it. Without its best player in running back Peyton Hillis (strep throat), the Browns offense was abysmal. It managed just 10 points against a Dolphins defense ranked last in the league, and [...]
Roger Arthur Hirzel
Roger Arthur Hirzel, 83, of Wellington, died Friday, September 23, 2011 at his home surrounded by family. A son of the late Albert George and Julia (nee Moses) Hirzel, Roger was born August 13, 1928 in Cleveland. He graduated from North Ridgeville High School. Roger proudly served in the U.S. Army 4th Infantry Combat Engineers [...]
James Franklin Logsdon
James Franklin Logsdon., 81, and a resident of Lorain since 1950, went home to be present with the Lord, Saturday September 24, 2011 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born October 2, 1929 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. After serving in the army during the Korean war, he was employed at Fruehauf, and [...]
Mary Magdeline McCormick
Mary Magdeline McCormick (nee Stiltner), age 82, of Lorain, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Mercy Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced later this week. The Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Rd., Amherst, is handling the arrangements.
Rosalie “Rose” Morrow
Rosalie “Rose” Morrow (nee Branscum), 87, formerly of Amherst and a resident of Vermilion, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday morning, September 25, 2011 at Kingston of Vermilion following a short illness. She was born May 3, 1924 in Cincinnati. Rose was raised in Delta, Kentucky moving to Ohio in 1945. She lived [...]
Donald “Red” Leroy Shoulter
Donald “Red” Leroy Shoulter, 80, and a resident of Kipton, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain following a brief illness. He was born February 10, 1931 in Elyria, raised in Grafton, the Kipton area has been his home for most of his life. He was proud to have [...]
Twins 6, Indians 4: Tribe drops home finale
CLEVELAND — The Indians did not leave Progressive Field with a bang, but the crowd of 22,539 certainly got its buck’s worth in Cleveland’s home finale Sunday. With a chance to secure a second-place standing in the Central Division and a .500 finish while sweeping Minnesota in the process, the Indians instead fell 6-4 in [...]
Indians notes: Injuries follow Tribe to the end
CLEVELAND — Injuries will mark the Indians’ season from start to finish. General manager Chris Antonetti told reporters Sunday that center fielder Grady Sizemore would be shut down for the remainder of the year a day after outfielder Trevor Crowe met the same fate. Sizemore, who had not played since Thursday, is experiencing soreness in [...]
Browns rally to beat Dolphins 17-16
CLEVELAND – Coach Pat Shurmur has his first home win. It wasn’t easy. The Browns never led this afternoon until Colt McCoy found Mohamed Massaquoi for a 14-yard touchdown pass with 43 seconds left. Browns 17, Dolphins 16. McCoy was having a terrible day until the final drive. He went 9-for-13 and moved the Browns [...]
Twins 6, Indians 4 (10): Tribe drops home finale
The Indians dropped their finale at Progressive Field on Sunday, losing 6-4 to the Twins in 10 innings. Tony Sipp allowed a pair of runs in the 10th.
Browns trail Dolphins 13-10 after 3 quarters
CLEVELAND – The Browns must overcome a fourth-quarter deficit to get their first home victory of the year. The Dolphins took a 13-10 lead into the fourth quarter after Dan Carpenter’s 41-yard field goal with 2:29 left in the quarter. The Browns tied it at 10 with a Phil Dawson field goal to start the [...]
Browns dominated by Dolphins, but trail just 10-7 at halftime
CLEVELAND – The Browns played a sluggish first half, but only trail the Dolphins 10-7 at halftime. Dan Carpenter’s 23-yard field goal with 27 seconds left broke a 7-7 tie. The Browns had just one first down after the first quarter, but strung together three on their lone touchdown drive. Benjamin Watson had a 13-yard [...]