Archive for October, 2011
Browns 6, Seahawks 3: No TD but defense makes sure they still win
CLEVELAND — The Browns didn’t score a touchdown on a Sunday made for tailgating, fall foliage observation and points. They had two field goals blocked by a guy named Red (Bryant). They played the second half without four injured offensive starters. They won. Browns 6, Seahawks 3. “It wasn’t the prettiest thing ever, but a [...]
15 Minutes: Meet theater student Jordan Demich-Bogner
Jordan Demich-Bogner Age: 17 Lives: Amherst Pursuit: Senior at Marion L. Steele High School, specializing in theater You have a specialty in school, what is it? I’m in theater. What aspects of theater help you to prepare for this gig at the Lorain Metro Parks Halloween haunted trail? To project your voice, act your part [...]
Browns: Pat Shurmur’s only goal is victory
Browns coach Pat Shurmur is a conscientious person who tries his best to remain calm in the face of adversity. No one, however, should mistake those traits for weaknesses. Shurmur is a fierce competitor who demands accountability from everyone in the organization. In turn, he expects to be held to the same standard, and was [...]
Browns’ defense refuses to budge
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Browns second-year safety T.J. Ward said late Sunday afternoon in a happy locker room that even if the team’s offense scores 100 points, the defense wants to hold its opponent to as few points as possible. It’s a goal that served the Browns well against Seattle, because their offense was — to [...]
$1,000 raised from tattoos will benefit exotic animals
ZANESVILLE, Ohio — People getting tattoos have helped the surviving exotic animals from an Ohio farm where the owner opened the cages and then killed himself last week. Tattoo artist Billy White said he’d donate the proceeds from tattoos of tigers and other exotic animals that customers bought through Saturday at his shop in Zanesville, [...]
Lorain Schools to present worst-case scenario if tax fails
LORAIN — With a third of its staff and arts and athletic programs potentially on the chopping block if voters reject a 1.5 percent earned-income tax for Lorain Schools, interim Superintendent Ed Branham will give residents a worst-case scenario Wednesday. Branham and school board members will detail the cuts in a 7 p.m. forum at [...]
Browns notes: Hardesty, Ogbonnaya keep offense running
CLEVELAND — Starting running back Peyton Hillis was inactive Sunday, but the Browns didn’t miss a beat at the position. Montario Hardesty rushed for a career-high 95 yards and Chris Ogbonnaya added 58 yards from scrimmage, helping Cleveland to a 6-3 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. All told, the Browns ran the football 44 times [...]
Woman dead, man missing after boat capsizes on Lake Erie
CLEVELAND — A woman has been found dead in a boat found capsized in Lake Erie near Cedar Point, and a man who was with her is missing. The U.S. Coast Guard says authorities were notified about the 36-foot vessel yesterday afternoon after someone at Cedar Point noticed it capsized on a breakwall. A Coast [...]
2 men arrested after fight in bar parking lot
LORAIN — Two men were arrested after an alleged fight in the parking lot of Mutt & Jeff’s Bar on Oberlin Avenue around 2 a.m. Saturday morning. Robert Cruz, 22, and Isaiah J. Hopkins, 21, no addresses listed, each was charged with assault, disorderly conduct by intoxication and persistent disorderly conduct. The men were accused [...]
Police log for Oct. 24, 2011
Elyria police Thursday, Oct. 20 11:18 a.m. — 1700 block Lorain Blvd., police investigate complaint woman was hit in the face and kicked at Motel 9 by a person who also took her cell phone. 1:10 p.m. — Prospect Street and Princeton Avenue, Jonathan Lamar Oliver, 28, Elyria, charged with possession of marijuana and drug [...]
Ohio gas prices down 11 cents from last week
Ohio gas prices have turned around and are moving lower again, after rising along with oil prices earlier in the month. Monday’s survey from auto club AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and Wright Express puts the statewide average price for regular-grade gasoline at $3.26 a gallon, down 11 cents from last week. Gas remains [...]
Mary Jane Burgess
Mary Jane Burgess, (nee Rhodes), 73, of Elyria passed away Friday at her home following a sudden illness. She was born June 3, 1938 in Logan, West Virginia, and was a Elyria resident for most of her life. Mary worked in the Janitorial Department at the Elyria Maintenance Co. for 18 years, retiring in 2008. [...]
Earl “Bud” Lovell, Jr.,
Earl “Bud” Lovell, Jr., 88,, of North Ridgeville and Elyria passed away Sunday, October 22, 2011 at the Lifecare Center of Elyria following a long illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home of Elyria. 440-322-4626.
David C. Pelton
David C. Pelton, 63, died suddenly on Saturday, October 22, 2011. He was born on May 4, 1948 in Lorain, Ohio. David was a lifelong resident of Lorain County and a 1966 graduate of Admiral King High School and 1970 graduate of Ohio University with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Education where he was [...]
Virginia M. “Ginny” Richards
Virginia M. “Ginny” Richards, 90, of Norwalk, passed away Friday, October 21, 2011 in Fisher-Titus Medical Center. She was born on December 29, 1920 in Florence Twp. to the late Clifford Glenn and Mary (Altmiller) Seneff. Ginny lived in the Florence community her entire life, until her recent move to The Carriage House. She worked [...]
Browns beat Seahawks 6-3, improve to 3-3
CLEVELAND – The Browns didn’t score a touchdown but managed to get a win. They’ll take it. The Browns beat Seattle 6-3 today at Cleveland Browns Stadium to improve to 3-3 under first-year coach Pat Shurmur. The Browns broke a 3-3 tie with 11:18 left on a 53-yard field goal by Phil Dawson. He made [...]
Browns, Seahawks tied at 3 after 3 quarters
CLEVELAND – Leading 3-0 after a quiet first half on Sunday, the Cleveland Browns lost their lead – but it likely could have been worse. Seattle tied the game on a 20-yard field goal by Steven Hauschka at 2:33 after Seattle quarterback Charlie Whitehurst found Sidney Rice for a 38-yard gain to the Browns’ 9. [...]
Browns lead Seattle 3-0 at halftime
CLEVELAND – On a great day at Cleveland Browns Stadium, the Browns and Seahawks teamed to play some dreadful football this afternoon. After 30 watching-paint-dry minutes, the Browns led 3-0 at halftime. The Seahawks (2-3) totaled 62 yards in the half, while the Browns (2-3) had 130. The Browns scored the only points on Phil [...]
Browns, Seahawks play ugly, scoreless first quarter
CLEVELAND – Once again, the Browns failed to score in the first quarter. At least this week they’re not trailing. The Seahawks (2-3) matched the Browns (2-3) for ineptitude in the first quarter today in an ugly display of football. Nobody scored in the first 15 minutes. The Browns have been outscored 34-3 in the [...]
Browns update: RB Peyton Hillis inactive; CB Joe Haden expected to start
CLEVELAND – Browns cornerback Joe Haden (knee) is active and expected to start, but running back Peyton Hillis (hamstring) is out for today’s game against the Seahawks at 1 p.m. at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Hillis pulled his left hamstring in the first quarter last week in Oakland and didn’t practice all week. The missed game [...]
Alexander C. Hauck
Alexander C. Hauck, 90, of Summerfield, Florida, formerly of Elyria, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2011 after a brief illness. Known as “Bud” to friends and family, he loved the game of golf, and was a past President of Spring Valley Country Club in Elyria, and a founding member of the Spruce Creek South Creakers [...]
Arlene B. Steel
Arlene B. Steel, 72, of Oberlin, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at EMH Healthcare. She was born June 13, 1939 in Cleveland. She was co-owner and operator with her husband, Bill, and brother-in-law, Sanders, of the Apollo Theater in Oberlin, and Starview Drive Inn Theater in Norwalk, for many years. Arlene enjoyed bowling, ballet, [...]
David A. “Skip” Remaley III
David A. “Skip” Remaley III, 71, of Sullivan, died Friday, October 21, 2011 at Samaritan Regional Hospital, after a long illness. David was born on March 1, 1940 in Cleveland to the late David A. and Lucile M. (nee Sheppard) Remaley. Jr. David had been a resident of Ashland Co. for the past 25 years. [...]
Floyd “Turp” Wright
Floyd “Turp” Wright, 83, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011, at his home surrounded by family, following an extended illness. Floyd was born January 16, 1928, in Wellington, but lived most of his life in Birmingham. He was a retired truck driver, and a proud member of Teamsters Local 407. Floyd is survived by sons, [...]
James D. Wokaly, Jr.
James D. Wokaly, Jr., 21, passed away suddenly at his home in North Ridgeville on Thursday, October 20, 2011. James was born November 15, 1989 in Elyria, and lived most of his life in North Ridgeville. He worked as a painter for Schuler Painting Inc. in Elyria. James enjoyed playing on the computer, spending time [...]