Archive for November, 2011
Ohio State vs. Penn State: Lions trying to save season from the brink
COLUMBUS — Penn State interim coach Tom Bradley remains hopeful heading into today’s game at Ohio State, even though history clearly isn’t on the Nittany Lions’ side. They’ve only won twice in their last 10 trips to the Horseshoe. “The ’Shoe hasn’t been a great place for us,” Bradley said. “We haven’t played our best [...]
1,500 left in the cold in Elyria
Columbia Gas workers restoring service after natural gas supply cut off by malfunction
Cascade’s ’19 Acres’ open again to cars until snow flies
ELYRIA — After several months of being closed to vehicle traffic, the area known as “19 Acres” in Cascade Park reopened after a deteriorating road was reconstructed. A contractor recently completed work on the road that, because of erosion, was closed earlier this year. City officials feared the weight of vehicle traffic on the road [...]
ROUNDUP: Nov. 19, 2011
Police: Domestic dispute led to shots LORAIN — Police believe the people who shot at a home earlier this week did so because of a domestic dispute between a man and his child’s mother. Officers responded to a home in the 400 block of Kentucky Avenue about 1 a.m. Monday after hearing seven shots in [...]
Potential candidates pull petitions for county positions
There appears to be at least a few folks interested in being a judge or a commissioner in Lorain County. While the filing deadline to appear on the March 6 primary isn’t until Dec. 7, several people have pulled petitions — the first step toward appearing on that ballot. The petitions still must be circulated [...]
LCCC getting portion of $3.2M grant
Lorain County Community College will share in a $3.2 million grant designed to help budding entrepreneurs launch new companies in the region. The Blackstone Charitable Foundation and the Burton D. Morgan Foundation teamed to offer the funds as a three-year grant to the region, to be divvied among LCCC, Case Western Reserve University, Kent State [...]
Authorities sifting through leads in New Russia Twp. shooting death
NEW RUSSIA TWP. — Sheriff’s deputies are investigating tips about the Nov. 10 robbery at a home on Russia Road that left one brother dead and another wounded. “We’re getting information, and some of it seems to be accurate,” sheriff’s Sgt. Donald Barker said. The shooting occurred when the homeowner, Donald Mihalak, answered the door [...]
BLOTTER: Nov. 19, 2011
County sheriff Wednesday, Nov. 16 2:01 a.m. — 700 block Infirmary Road, Elyria, Sierra Ross, 24, Elyria, charged with obstructing official business and resisting arrest for allegedly yelling at deputies during a traffic stop. 3 a.m. — 19700 block state Route 58, Wellington Township, Shawn Skolyak, 20, Wellington Township, charged with domestic violence for allegedly [...]
Red Cross opens as warming center
The Lorain County Red Cross has opened its doors as a temporary warming center for anyone who remains without heat following an interruption of gas service earlier in the day to an estimated 1,500 homes in Elyria. Art Mead of the Red Cross said the agency was informed about 4 p.m. of the problems with [...]
16-year-old charged in Craigslist murder
CALDWELL, Ohio — A 16-year-old boy was charged Friday with attempted murder and complicity to attempted murder by authorities investigating the killing of one man and the wounding of another who had responded to a phony job ad on Craigslist. “The investigation is moving swiftly but also deliberately,” Noble County Sheriff Stephen Hannum and Prosecutor [...]
Browns WR Mohamed Massaquoi expected to play Sunday; RB Montario Hardesty will be a gametime decision
BEREA – Receiver Mohamed Massaquoi took repetitions during team drills today at practice, and coach Pat Shurmur expects him to play Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. “I anticipate he’ll play for sure,” Shurmur said following practice. Massaquoi has missed two of the last three games after sustaining a concussion Oct. 23 against Seattle on a [...]
Wireless store workers arrested for assault after man says they kicked him out
ELYRIA — Two employees of a wireless store were arrested after they allegedly scuffled with a customer while removing him from the store. Mogahed Mustafa, 24, and Issa Hanna, 24, both of North Olmsted, were each charged with assault. Officers were called to Westside Wireless, 829 Lake Ave., about 4:20 yesterday afternoon. Jeff Stephens, 55, [...]
Lorain police warn about loosened lug nuts
LORAIN — Police are warning residents to watch for individuals lurking around their cars after a concerned citizen recently reported two incidences of people’s lug nuts being loosened. “It’s very dangerous. The wheel can fall right off your car,” Lt. Mark Carpentiere said. The individual who contacted police was not directly affected but is acquaintances [...]
OSU’s Posey to make 2011 debut against Penn State
COLUMBUS — A full 10 games into the season and DeVier Posey will finally be permitted to make an appearance for Ohio State. Can he save the day? Twice suspended by the NCAA and Ohio State for taking improper benefits, first cash and tattoos for signed memorabilia and then being overpaid for a summer job, [...]
Football playoffs: Film study has helped Avon’s O’Rourke excel
AVON — This is supposed to be the hard part for Justin O’Rourke and the Eagles. The senior quarterback had a superb regular season, throwing 22 TD passes while leading Avon to a 9-1 record and the outright West Shore Conference title. But the playoffs would get tougher, right? Instead, O’Rourke has elevated his play. [...]
Four Elyria athletes sign letters of intent
ELYRIA — It was a day for looking ahead and looking back at Elyria High School on Thursday as four Pioneers signed their national letters of intent. Softball teammates Alanna Williams and Darien Ward will become Horizon League rivals after committing to Wright State and Cleveland State, respectively. Maggie Rothgery will play hockey at Mercyhurst [...]
Former Brown Matt Roth still wild, solid in Jacksonville
BEREA — The question was dangerous: What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Matt Roth? The answer could’ve been anything. It could’ve been appropriate or not. Nice or not. Judgmental or not. Roth made quite an impression on his teammates during his season-plus with the Browns. Not only did he [...]
Lorain County Community College to share $3.2M grant
CLEVELAND — Two foundations have pledged $3.2 million to help train a new generation of entrepreneurs at Lorain County Community College and three other area colleges. The three-year partnership was announced today by the Blackstone Charitable Foundation of New York and the Burton D. Morgan Foundation in suburban Cleveland. The grants will be shared by [...]
Townships discuss levies for Sheriff’s Office patrols
SHEFFIELD TWP. — If voters in all of Lorain County’s 18 townships passed a 1-mill levy costing the average resident about $30 a year, it would raise enough money annually to beef up road patrols and devote a contingent of deputies to the townships, according to sheriff’s Capt. James Drozdowski. Drozdowski and Carlisle Township Trustee [...]
Ridgeville teacher on leave after bikini photo, possible sexual contact with student
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — A North Ridgeville High School teacher was placed on paid leave after being accused of sending two photos of herself, including one in a bikini top, to a student and possibly having a sexual relationship with another. The teacher, whose name was not released because no charges have been filed, acknowledged sending [...]
Elyria man added to Marshals’ ‘Dangerous Dozen’ list
An Elyria man has been added to the U.S. Marshals’ “Dangerous Dozen” most-wanted list. Charles Claybrooks, 60, is wanted for attempted homicide from an incident last summer in which he allegedly stabbed a woman while she was sleeping and left her to die. (Click here to read story.) He then allegedly stole her vehicle, which [...]
Karl Zuber, Gregory Zilka headed for runoff for Avon Lake mayor
SHEFFIELD TWP. — Absentee ballots will be available beginning Monday for voters who want to vote in the Dec. 6 runoff election between incumbent Avon Lake Mayor Karl “K.C.” Zuber and Councilman Gregory Zilka. The Lorain County Board of Elections accepted the recommendation of three attorneys not to wait for certification of the Nov. 8 [...]
Sears considering moving headquarters to Ohio
COLUMBUS — Ohio’s governor says Sears is impressed with the state’s bid to lure the retailer’s headquarters away from the Chicago area. Sears Holding Corp. said last month it was looking at possibly relocating to Columbus or Austin, Texas, though it was still talking with Illinois officials about staying put. The Columbus Dispatch reports Ohio [...]
Faulty fan causes fire at vacant home
SHEFFIELD LAKE — A fire at a vacant home at 512 Treadway Blvd. was caused by a malfunctioning ceiling fan in the bathroom, said Sheffield Lake Fire Chief Tim Card. The home was damaged by fire Oct. 14. The home had been condemned as unsafe to live in by the Sheffield Lake building inspector, who [...]
Police say Sheffield Lake apartment blaze was set by woman trying to kill herself
SHEFFIELD LAKE — The Nov. 4 fire at the Trade Winds apartment complex, 690 Harris Road, was likely intentionally set, according to police and firefighters. Jessica Wargo, 27, told police she started the fire in order to harm herself, said Capt. Tony Campo of Sheffield Lake police. Wargo has been charged with aggravated arson, a [...]