Archive for October, 2011
Billboard leads to arrest of wanted Elyria man
A digital billboard led to the arrest of a wanted Elyria man, according to U.S. Marshals. Bryant Newson, 33, was arrested yesterday morning in Elyria. The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office had issued a warrant for him last month for failing to register as a sex offender. Newson was initially charged with raping a 16-year-old girl [...]
Elyria man stabbed, officer also seeks treatment
ELYRIA — An Elyria man was stabbed last night, and a police officer also had to receive treatment after he was exposed to Hepatitis C. According to a police report, officers were called to EMH Regional Medical Center on a report of two intoxicated people covered in blood arriving at the emergency room. Robert Miller, [...]
Authorities suspect mobile meth lab in check cashing store parking lot
SHEFFIELD TWP. — First responders are on the scene in Sheffield Township disabling what they believe is a mobile meth lab, and five people have been taken into custody. Sheriff’s deputies and Sheffield Township firefighters are removing various items from a car in the parking lot of Cash Stop Check Cashing, at state Routes 57 [...]
Student took gun to Wellington High today, district says
WELLINGTON — A student took a gun to Wellington High School this morning, according to a statement from the district. The male student did not intend to harm other students but had threatened to harm himself, according to the news release. The teen confided in a female student, and she notified his mother, who called [...]
Urinating man arrested after fleeing police
ELYRIA — A man faces charges after he fled officers who were trying to arrest him for public indecency. Demershion Taylor is charged with obstructing official business, disorderly conduct intoxication and public indecency. He also had a warrant through the Sheriff’s Office. Taylor’s age and city of residence weren’t included in a copy of the [...]
(Updated) Browns update: Peyton Hillis back at practice, remains No. 1 running back
BEREA – Browns running back Peyton Hillis will practice “full go” today and start Sunday against the 49ers if he’s healthy, coach Pat Shurmur said this morning. Hillis didn’t play Sunday after straining his hamstring Oct. 16 in Oakland. He missed Week 3 with strep throat and on the advice of his agent. Hillis led [...]
Police log for Oct. 26, 2011
Oberlin police Tuesday, Oct. 4 9:56 p.m. — 2100 Groveland St., police take a complaint regarding a nude photo of a boy on a game system; no charges were filed. 10:41 p.m. — Smith Street, Terrill D. Bates, 34, of Oberlin, charged with OVI, driving under suspension, possession of marijuana, possession of crack cocaine, resisting [...]
Sales tax meeting today in Sheffield Township
SHEFFIELD TWP. — Those interested in learning more about the proposed 0.25 percent sales tax increase that will appear on the ballot next month can attend a meeting at 7 p.m. today at Sheffield Township Hall. The event will feature presentations by the Lorain County commissioners, Sheriff Phil Stammitti, Prosecutor Dennis Will, Coroner Steve Evans [...]
Brett Favre makes surprise visit to Ohio troops headed to Afghanistan
HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre has paid a surprise visit to Ohio National Guard soldiers who are preparing to deploy to Afghanistan in the next few days. Favre spoke to and took photos with the 500 soldiers during an hour-long visit Tuesday at the Camp Shelby Training Center south of Hattiesburg, Miss. [...]
Boys soccer: Oberlin fails to finish, falls to Independence
OBERLIN — For more than 70 minutes, Oberlin had Independence right where it wanted it. Only one problem: The Phoenix couldn’t close the deal. Oberlin wore down the much quicker Blue Devils and took their best shot for most of the match, only to come up empty on eight shots in the final 10 minutes [...]
Wisconsin’s loss puts OSU back in Big Ten title hunt
COLUMBUS — A funny thing happened to Ohio State during its bye week: The Buckeyes became a contender. Wisconsin’s stunning last-second loss at Michigan State means Ohio State, despite winning just one of its three Big Ten games, can still win its division. To do that the Buckeyes almost have to win out — starting [...]
Browns: Don’t worry, Pat Shurmur wants to run the ball
After a month of training camp, four preseason games and six regular-season games, many Browns fans and observers still don’t understand the West Coast Offense being installed by coach Pat Shurmur. That’s not necessarily a knock on those watching. Through six games the offense hasn’t looked like Shurmur had hoped. The Browns are ranked 23rd [...]
Volleyball: Elyria Catholic blasts Independence
ELYRIA TWP. — Sara Kaminski has been playing volleyball long enough to know the importance of a good start. Kaminski, Elyria Catholic’s only senior, served the first eight points of the night, including a pair of aces, in leading the defending champion Panthers to the district final with a three-game sweep of Independence, 25-15, 25-20 [...]
Boys soccer: EC, David Elwer throw ’Horns for a loss
ELYRIA — Soccer fans read and hear a lot about Elyria Catholic’s significant offensive tools. The Panthers have plenty of them: David Elwer, Vincent Faraji, Ryan Lutke, Stephen Saddler, Taylor Millar, Andy Ruiz. There are more, but these are the team’s top six scorers and they’ve accounted for 62 goals and 59 assists this season. [...]
Girls soccer: Nicole Chabot uses her head to lift Avon in OT
AVON — Nicole Chabot has scored six goals this season, but none as big as her header in the seventh minute of extra time that propelled Avon to a 2-1 win over North Olmsted in the Division I district semifinals Tuesday night. Chabot’s goal ended a wild flurry of action that started with Avon midfielder [...]
Execution date set for man who killed Elyria clerk
The Ohio Supreme Court has set an execution date of Jan. 16, 2013, for convicted killer Ronald Ray Post in the 1983 slaying of hotel clerk Helen Vantz that occurred while Post was robbing the Slumber Inn in Elyria. Post, 52, has exhausted his state and federal appeals but will still have a chance to [...]
Child protection agency vows to review protocols after 2-year-old’s death
ELYRIA — Lorain County Children Services is reviewing how the agency could avoid incidents like the death of 2-year-old Aaviana Payne in the future. “We have been and are currently reviewing our procedures in relation to this tragedy,” said Patti-Jo Burtnett, a spokeswoman for the agency. Children Services had been investigating the family after an [...]
Police: 3 arrested in kidnapping, beating following drug deal
LORAIN — A Lorain man was beaten, robbed and kidnapped in an apparent drug deal gone bad late Monday, police said. Elyria resident Doyal R. Cannon, 26, of the 1800 block of Middle Ave., Lorain resident Darius L. Cannon, 20, of the 1000 block of West Ninth Street, and Elyria resident Paris D. Kimbrough, 25, [...]
Teen not seriously hurt in North Ridgeville crash
An 18-year-old man was not seriously injured in a rollover accident just before 3 p.m. Tuesday in the 37500 block of Center Ridge Road in North Ridgeville. The crash sent the man’s vehicle off the road and about 50 yards into the treeline, according to a news release by Lt. Rick Knowlton of the North [...]
Issue 15: Levy would help JVS expand course offerings
PITTSFIELD TWP. — The campus of the Lorain County Joint Vocational School could look very different in coming years if voters approve a 1.75-mill replacement levy Nov. 8. JVS wants to build a $2.8 million administrative complex with a 250-to-300 seat conference center and a $5 million to $6-million culinary building, Superintendent John Nolan said. [...]
Lorain man accused of using bat on guest
LORAIN — Lorain resident Leon T. Boyd is accused of striking resident Frank Ramirez, also of Lorain, with a baseball bat for not paying him $100 for allowing him to smoke crack in Boyd’s home in the 1400 block of Long Avenue around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday. Boyd, 35, told police that Ramirez hit him in [...]
Elyria firefighters to get raises
ELYRIA — After more than two years of negotiating, the local firefighters’ union has a new contract. A conciliator settled the impasse between the city and local firefighters’ union and, in a binding agreement, awarded pay raises for the next two years and added language that is aimed at keeping firefighters safer. The conciliator looked [...]
Local trick-or-treat listings
Cities Avon, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 Avon Lake, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 Amherst, 6 to 7:30 pm. Oct. 31 Elyria, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 North Ridgeville, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 Lorain, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 Sheffield Lake, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 Oberlin, 6 [...]
William W. Dieterich
William W. Dieterich, 91, of Lorain, died Friday, October 21, 2011 at St. Anthony Inpatient Hospice in Crown Point, Indiana. He was born May 16, 1920 in Lorain and had resided in Lorain most of his life. He had recently moved to Crown Point, Indiana to live with his daughter, Elayne. William was a graduate [...]
Charles D. Dolamore
Mr. Dolamore, 78, of Lake City, Florida and formerly of Elyria, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2011 at his home following a long illness. Graveside services for Charles D. Dolamore will be held Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 2 P.M. at St. Mary Cemetery, Elyria (please meet at the cemetery). The Rev. Charles Diedrick, Pastor [...]