Archive for November, 2011
Elyria Subway robbed at gunpoint
ELYRIA — A masked man with a gun robbed the Subway on East Avenue and made off with about $125 yesterday, according to police. The restaurant’s manager, Bipin Shah, told police he and a cashier were in the back of the restaurant when a man entered through an unlocked employee door in the back of [...]
Amherst shooting report a hoax, police say
AMHERST — A report of a shooting last night in Amherst was a hoax, according to police. Lorain County 911 received a call via a telecommunications device for the deaf that a male had shot his mother and was about to shoot his little brother, according to a news release. Officers and the SWAT team [...]
College bookseller hiring
OBERLIN — The corporation that operates the National Association of College Stores facility is looking for 80 part-time workers the next several months, a representative said Monday. This is the busy season for NACS, which provides college textbooks throughout the country, said Debbie Tucker, a human resources official at the company. Plus, its parent company, [...]
College basketball: Buckeyes lean on defense, roll
COLUMBUS — Ohio State wants to be a premier team at the end of the season. To do that, the Buckeyes will have to feed off their defense — just like they have been. Jared Sullinger had 27 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 3 Ohio State roared to a big first-half lead to beat [...]
Motivation not one of OSU’s problems vs. Michigan
COLUMBUS — Just three weeks ago, Ohio State held out hope of playing for the Big Ten title. Now after consecutive losses, about all the Buckeyes (6-5, 3-4 Big Ten) have to play for is beating No. 17 Michigan — which would be no small accomplishment. Interim coach Luke Fickell said the players are playing [...]
A win means not having to say sorry for Browns
BEREA — What if Browns cornerback Joe Haden hadn’t gotten a grip on Jaguars receiver Jason Hill’s left wrist and prevented him from making the winning catch? What if the Jaguars had managed the clock better and gotten off another play? What if they gave the ball to running back Maurice Jones-Drew? What if the [...]
NBA should care that few fans seem to
Will there be any type of NBA season? If there’s not, will many people care? The answers are maybe not and no, respectively. The latter is the seemingly obvious point NBA Commissioner David Stern, Players Association executive director Billy Hunter and virtually all the league’s players and owners seem to be missing. We should be [...]
Neighborhood Alliance gives turkeys to families in need
LORAIN — Linda Henriquez never could find the right words when it came to telling her kids there wasn’t going to be a Thanksgiving dinner. “I would tell them, ‘Just don’t worry about it. Everything will be all right.’ Then it might be a week and a half later that we’d have one,” said the [...]
When Troubleshooting Fails, Put Your Furnace In The Hands Of A Professional
Troubleshooting your furnace issues can be great when it helps you save money and the hassle of having to request a service call. A number of issues can be resolved without the assistance of an HVAC professional but if these quick fixes don’t work for you, it’s time to contact the professionals. Below are some [...]
Dragon Ranch Golf Club shuts down restaurant, lays off 15-20 people
AMHERST TWP. — About 15 to 20 employees were let go yesterday when Dragon Ranch Golf Club on state Route 58 decided abruptly to close its restaurant and bar. According to John Laslo, general manager, the golf course remains open, but the restaurant has shut down to “re-evaluate its business plan” and for remodeling. “It’s [...]
Trumpet player from Elyria to march in Macy’s parade
Trumpet player Danny Mize of Elyria will be one of 257 musicians of the Miami University marching band to perform during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Mize who used to watch the holiday staple on television with his parents, said marching in the parade, which has an estimated television audience of 50 million, will be [...]
Lorain Council OKs conversion of steel mill plant to recycling center
LORAIN — The city is hoping to convert the former Republic Technologies Inc. coke plant into a compost and recycling center. The city bought the plant located next to the Republic Steel and U.S. Steel plants on East 28th Street by the Black River in 2008 for $10 from the bankrupt owner. “Land that probably [...]
Fee could be imposed for storm-water compliance
ELYRIA — The first major expenditure from the 2012 budget will likely be a $640,000 storm water management study that, once completed, could recommend residents pay a new utility rate fee to pay for improvements needed to comply with mandates from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. City Council voted unanimously Monday night to allow the [...]
Nordson may move jobs out of Amherst
AMHERST — Nordson Corp. officials are considering moving production of some parts made in Amherst to its facility in Atlanta. The move, tentatively planned for March 2012, could cost 30 jobs at the Amherst facility. Jim Jaye, director of corporate communications for Nordson, said the loss will likely be mitigated by business in Amherst growing. [...]
Vermilion man takes plea deal for infecting women with HIV
ELYRIA — A Vermilion man who infected three women with HIV pleaded guilty to felonious assault charges during a hearing Monday. Brandon Shullick, 27, could face up to 24 years in prison when he is sentenced early next year, but Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Mark Betleski said he will likely impose a sentence of [...]
Browns notes: Stephens gets promoted; Mitchell demoted
BEREA — Emmanuel Stephens has taken Jayme Mitchell’s starting job at right defensive end. “Stephens is the starter,” coach Pat Shurmur said Monday. “Coach’s decision. “We felt like he played well the week before. And we felt like he warranted being the starter. That’s it.” Stephens has played in eight games for the Browns and [...]
3 area players make All-OAC
Three area players were named first-team All-Ohio Athletic Conference in football Monday. Baldwin-Wallace’s George “Sonny Hazelwood” of Elyria High and Josiah Holt of Midview were honored, as was Mount Union kicker Tyler Almeida. Twelve Baldwin-Wallace players were honored in all, eight on the first team. Safety Ryan Dugan, tight end Aaron Hurd, offensive tackle Travis [...]
Roy L. Hisle
Roy L. Hisle, 79, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 18, 2011, at Mercy Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born September 26, 1932, in Waco, Kentucky, and as an infant, his family moved to Portsmouth, Ohio. As a student at Portsmouth High School he excelled in basketball. He was selected [...]
Larry W. Rader
Larry W. Rader, 71, of Cincinnati, and formerly of Elyria, died Friday, November 18, 2011, at Hospice of Cincinnati.He was born April 7, 1940 in Ashland, was a 1958 graduate of Elyria Catholic High School and attended The University of Cincinnati and Lorain Technical School (now Lorain County Community College). He retired from the State [...]
Julia Agnes Donohue
Julia Agnes Donohue (nee Murray), of Avon, died peacefully at Life Care Center of Westlake, Sunday, November 20, 2011. She was 98. Born July 21, 1913 in Norwalk, she moved with her family to Lorain in 1920. She graduated from St. Mary Academy in 1931 and the Oberlin School of Commerce in 1933. She worked [...]
Betty Ruth Mullins
Betty Ruth Mullins (nee Hyde), 61, of North Ridgeville, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at Fairview Hospital following a brief illness. Betty was born on April 27, 1950 in Dalton, Georgia. When she was young her family moved to Cleveland, and in 1978 she moved to North Ridgeville. Betty loved her garden, reading [...]
Free Thanksgiving meals
The annual Lorain County Community College Thanksgiving dinner will be 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the LCCC Spitzer Conference Center Grand Room. This LCCC tradition — sponsored by the LCCC Student Life and Dining Services offices — provides a free, family-style Thanksgiving dinner to anyone unable to share the holiday with family or friends. [...]
Critter Chronicles: Hank
HANK Hank is hilarious! This happy-go-lucky boy will have you in stitches. His antics just go on and on. He’s very energetic and will need training. Hank will fit into any active family that’s willing to work with him. He’s very affectionate and loves attention. Hank is hoping you’ll visit him soon. BREED/DESCRIPTION: Spaniel mix [...]
Critter Chronicles: Sookie
SOOKIE – ADOPTED Sweet Sookie is a pup and already is looking for a new home. There were some problems in her family and her owner thought it best if she were surrendered to the shelter. The problems did not have anything to do with Sookie. She loves attention and affection and she gives it [...]
Dwight L. Brown
Dwight L. Brown, 75, of Elyria passed away Friday, at Golden Acres Nursing Home in Amherst following a long illness. He was born February 13, 1935 in Grandview, Tennessee, and was a Elyria resident since 1955, coming from Spring City, Tennessee. Dwight worked as a cable winder at Arnco Manufacturing in Elyria for 12 years. [...]