Archive for November, 2011
Boys swimming: Avon Lake’s Ethan O’Rourke driven to succeed
Ethan O’Rourke was right there in the hunt for the state cut during his junior season last year. He was on the bubble, but it didn’t happen. The Avon Lake swimmer missed qualifying to state at-large for the 200-yard individual medley, just off by 0.74 of a second. He wasn’t quite as close in the [...]
Girls swimming: Taylor Sustersic back to lead EC
Senior Taylor Sustersic brings a lot of talent to the table for the Elyria Catholic swim team. The Panthers likely will need all of it. A four-time Division II state qualifier as a relay member, Sustersic’s speed will be at a premium. The Panthers must replace their graduated talent. The most notable point leaders that [...]
Interim OSU coach facing big game and plenty of questions
COLUMBUS — Even armchair coaches wouldn’t want Luke Fickell’s job this week. Ohio State’s interim coach is preparing the Buckeyes for their biggest game of the season, a trek to The Big House to take on archrival Michigan. On top of that, he’s fending off questions about his future. It is widely rumored that former [...]
FBI arrests 7 in Amish haircut attacks in Ohio
BERGHOLZ, Ohio — Authorities raided the compound of a breakaway Amish group in eastern Ohio on Wednesday morning and arrested seven men on federal hate crime charges in hair-cutting attacks against Amish men and women. Among those arrested were the group’s leader, Sam Mullet, and three of his sons, said Mike Tobin, a spokesman for [...]
Learning some things about Browns’ rookie coach
We’re learning more about Pat Shurmur every week. That’s only natural, considering it’s his first year in Cleveland. Shurmur must be learning about himself, too, as he experiences a variety of things for the first time as a head coach. He remains comfortable in his own skin — if the Browns turn into a playoff [...]
Ohio EPA considers changing its name
COLUMBUS — The head of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is asking for ideas for a new name, to end confusion with the federal EPA. Ohio Environmental Director Scott Nally has directed workers at the state agency to submit suggestions on what else it could be called. The Columbus Dispatch reports that Nally said in [...]
More alumni allege abuse by priests at St. Ignatius
CLEVELAND — A Roman Catholic boys’ high school in Cleveland that previously reported allegations of sexual abuse by priests years ago says more former students have complained. The president of St. Ignatius High School sent letters in August informing 18,000 alumni and students about the original claims, made by about a dozen men. The Plain [...]
Carlisle Township lays off full-time firefighter
CARLISLE TWP. — Within days, Carlisle Township will lose one of its full-time firefighters due to budget constraints. The department, which is largely made up of on-call volunteer firefighters, has long staffed the station 24-hours a day with one of four full-time firefighters. However, the impeding layoff essentially will cut the full-time firefighters employed by [...]
Police log for Nov. 23, 2011
Lorain police Sunday, Nov. 20 10:46 a.m. — 1400 block W. 20th St., rims stolen from vehicle wheels. 11:38 a.m. — 900 block W. 17th St., sugar poured into vehicle gas tank. 2:31 p.m. — 300 block W. 31st St., Nicholas Nagy, 29, charged with domestic violence after alleged fight with girlfriend. 4:43 p.m. —3100 [...]
Rookie cop cited for crash
ELYRIA — The Elyria police officer involved in Sunday’s crash was cited Tuesday for going through a red light and not wearing his seat belt. An Elyria police investigation determined Patrolman Durrell Binford was at fault in the collision, Lt. Chris Constantino said. Officers may go through red lights when responding to emergencies, but they [...]
Deal-driven shoppers already camping out for Black Friday
AVON — Tuesday’s heavy rain did not deter early Black Friday bargain hunters camped out at the Avon Best Buy, 1600 Center Road. Desiree Laurenzi, 30, was determined to be first in line when the store opens its doors at midnight Thursday for the annual Black Friday sales. She’s been camped out in front of [...]
2 critically hurt in Russia Road crash
NEW RUSSIA TWP. — A Firelands teacher and a township man were in critical condition Tuesday night after their vehicles collided head-on on Russia Road. Donald Kneisel was just a quarter-mile from his Russia Road home Tuesday when westbound driver Aidan McNulty said Kneisel tried to pass him in the eastbound lane of Russia Road. [...]
Man gets 4 years for pimping teen
An Elyria man who forced a 16-year-old girl to work as a prostitute was sentenced Tuesday to 4½ years in federal prison. Timothy “Jhon” Davis pleaded guilty earlier this year to a federal charge of juvenile sex trafficking in exchange for prosecutors agreeing to drop additional charges he had faced in the case. Davis had [...]
John Kenneth Eibon
John Kenneth Eibon, 84, slipped quietly into the arms of his Savior Monday, November 21, 2011, while surrounded by his cherished family. He was born July 13, 1927 in Cloquette, Minnesota. John made his home in Amherst since 1956. John’s life was a series of careers and adventures that inspired his family to pursue excellence [...]
Helen Josephine Supers
Helen Josephine Supers, 95, of Oberlin, passed away Monday, November 21, 2011 at Allen Medical Center, after a short illness. She was born August 7, 1916 in Lorain. She grew up in South Amherst and lived in Oberlin most of her life. In her early years she worked as a beautician and after raising her [...]
Christine Renee Caswell
Christine Renee Caswell, 38, of Wellington, died Sunday, November 20, 2011. She was born February 13, 1973 in Norwalk to Barbara (nee Perry) and the late Melvin Caswell. Christine attended and graduated from Murray Ridge in 1990. Christine loved to look through magazines. She was also a fan of the show Happy Days and had [...]
Fred Lee Peterson
Fred Lee Peterson, 77, formerly of Columbia Station, died Sunday, November 20, 2011, at his home in Nashville, Tennessee. Fred proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was life member of the Loyal Order of Moose and member of the Columbia Baptist Church, Columbia Station. He is survived by his [...]
Jean A. Evans
Jean A. Evans (nee Meyers), 84, of Elyria, passed away Monday, November 21, 2011 in her home, under the care of Odyssey Hospice and her caregiver, Bonnie L. Koviak. Per her request, Jean will be cremated. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 3, 2011 in the First Presbyterian Church, 1897 East 30th St., [...]
Marian L. Overholt
Marian L. Overholt (nee Strouse), 74, of Elyria, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011 at EMH Healthcare in Elyria. She was born January 13, 1937 in Lima, Ohio, moved to Elyria in 1947, where she graduated from Elyria High School in 1955. Making her home at The Abbewood in Elyria, she enjoyed bingo, handicrafts, baking, [...]
Unemployment falls in Lorain County
Unemployment dropped about 0.4 percentage point in October in Lorain County. The unemployment rate last month was 8.5 percent compared with 8.9 percent in September, according to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, which relies on numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 8.5 percent rate is identical to the rate in [...]
Critter Chronicles: Ozzie
OZZIE Ozzie was saved from the pound. He is just a big beautiful sweet soul who likes hanging out with people and other dogs. He walks well on a leash. BREED/DESCRIPTION: Husky mix SEX: 4-5 years old NEUTERED/SPAYED: Yes, neutered; all shots up to date SIZE/WEIGHT: Large ADOPTION FEE: $125 ORGANIZATION: Erie Shores Humane Society [...]
Critter Chronicles: Jenna
JENNA Miss Jenna was saved from the local pound. She is your typical, silly, happy, goofy lab. She gets along fine with other dogs and all people. Jenna is a really smart girl who learns very quickly. She really needs to find some people to hang with and have her happy ending. BREED/DESCRIPTION: Black Labrador [...]
Critter Chronicles: Wonder & Jingle
WONDER & JINGLE – ADOPTED Wonder is a special pup who “wonders” which way to go, what is that noise, what is happening over there? Wonder is blind — we think since birth. He is learning one word commands: “come, up, step, outside, etc.” Wonder is in foster care with his litter mate, Jingle. His [...]
UPDATED: Two injured in Russia Road crash
NEW RUSSIA TWP. — Two men were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash around 3:10 p.m. on Russia Road about half a mile west of the Oberlin Road intersection. Witness Aidan McNulty, 19, said he was driving west toward state Route 58 when a white Chevrolet pickup behind him tried to pass him in the [...]
Police: Bloody man arrested after trying to fight officers
ELYRIA — A Lorain man was pepper-sprayed and arrested after he attempted to fight officers overnight, according to police. Thomas C. Mounts, 31, is charged with disorderly conduct persisting and resisting arrest. Police were called to a home in the 200 block of 14th Street about 1:45 a.m. after receiving a 911 call that a [...]