Archive for December, 2011
Boys basketball: Avon opens season with win over North Ridgeville
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — Avon’s run to the Division II state championship game in football delayed the Eagles basketball team’s season almost two weeks. They finally got on the court Tuesday night for a West Shore Conference game against North Ridgeville. Avon coach Jim Baker went into the game not sure what to expect after having [...]
NFL, union talk to team about Colt McCoy situation
The NFL and the players union don’t always see eye to eye. The lockout that cost the league its offseason is the most obvious example. But the sides independently determined it was necessary to come to Cleveland to investigate how the Browns handled quarterback Colt McCoy’s concussion Thursday night in the 14-3 loss to Pittsburgh. [...]
Toledo casino now hiring more than 600 people
TOLEDO — Job seekers can roll the dice to land work at another of the four casinos coming soon to Ohio. Hollywood Casino Toledo has posted more than 600 job listings on its website this week. Multiple media outlets report the positions include bar and restaurant workers, slots and table games supervisors, groundskeepers and security [...]
Chili’s waitress inflated customers’ tips, police say
PERKINS, Ohio — Police in northern Ohio say a waitress at a Chili’s restaurant gave herself fatter tips by doctoring customers’ debit card receipts. Twenty-five-year-old Kelli Sharpe of Sandusky was charged Tuesday with forgery, theft and credit misuse. According to the Sandusky Register, a police report says the restaurant’s owner found 64 receipts had been [...]
17-year-old LifeFlighted from North Ridgeville crash in good condition
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — A 17-year-old driver was seriously injured around 2:40 p.m. Tuesday on state Route 83 near the Ohio Turnpike overpass when his Ford sedan struck a tractor-trailer. The Ford was northbound when it struck the driver’s side wheels of the southbound tractor trailer, according to Fire Capt. Lee Allen. John Slatcoff of North [...]
Steelers’ James Harrison to sit one game
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison has carved out a niche as one of the NFL’s most feared defenders over the last five years by straddling the line between clean and dirty play. After one dangerous hit too many, the league apparently has seen enough. The NFL suspended Harrison for one game following his [...]
Convicted killer Neil Simpson found guilty of robberies
ELYRIA — A jury found convicted killer Neil Simpson guilty of charges stemming from two robberies he committed in the days leading up to the shooting death of Granny D’s Pizza owner David Kowalczyk. It took jurors 17 hours of deliberations over three days to reach their verdict, convicting Simpson of aggravated robbery, kidnapping and [...]
Ohio had nearly 33,000 homeless children in 2010, report says
COLUMBUS — A new report shows Ohio had nearly 33,000 homeless children in 2010 and says the number has risen steadily in recent years. The America’s Youngest Outcasts report ranks the states by the extent of child homelessness; the well-being of children; the risk for child homelessness; and state policy and planning efforts. Ohio came [...]
Man receives $275,000 for towels left in body after surgery
CLEVELAND — An Ohio man who had two towels left in his body after surgery at a veterans hospital has won a $275,000 settlement from the federal government. Forty-seven-year-old Robert Sanner, of New Philadelphia, didn’t feel right following his May 2008 cancer surgery. He made three trips back to the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center [...]
Woman shot in the foot outside Elyria bar
ELYRIA — An Elyria woman was shot in the foot outside an Elyria bar overnight, according to police. Tanisha Green, 18, was taken to EMH Regional Medical Center, according to Lt. Chris Costantino. The hospital has no information on her, according to a spokeswoman. Police responded at 1:39 a.m. and found Green in a parking [...]
Manny Harris hoping to stay with the Cavs
INDEPENDENCE — Manny Harris knows the score. It’s 0-0. He’s virtually starting from scratch. Again. Including Harris, there are 16 players in training camp under contract to the Cavaliers. If the amnesty clause is not used on veteran Baron Davis, at least one of them must go. Davis is expected to be released by the [...]
Boys basketball: Cardinals keep Raiders from rolling
SHEFFIELD TWP. — No matter how big the lead, there’s no rest when Columbia is the opponent. The Raiders, who entered Tuesday night’s road game against Brookside averaging 100.7 points per game through three games, recovered from a slow start to keep the pressure on. And though it looked iffy at times, the Cardinals held [...]
Elyria mayor-elect looks to eliminate longevity for new hires
ELRYIA — Mayor-elect Holly Brinda is working to trim the payroll of her administration by proposing to eliminate longevity pay for her incoming safety service director and two assistant safety service directors. While Brinda, who will be sworn into office in less than two weeks, has yet to announce who will assume the positions in [...]
Elyria library selects new leader
ELYRIA — The new director of the Elyria Public Library System will be Lyn Crouse, a longtime library administrator from Pennsylvania. Crouse will begin her new role Feb. 1. She replaces outgoing director Janet Stoffer, who will retire at the end of the year. In the interim, Gerald Crum, president of the library’s board of [...]
JVS scales back levy
OBERLIN — After the failure of a larger tax issue in November, the Lorain County Joint Vocational School is seeking a smaller levy in the March primary that eliminates some ambitious building projects, such as a 250- to 300-seat conference center and new culinary building. District administrators decided in talks with the school board to [...]
Critter Chronicles: King
KING Hi, King here. I’m fine with kids and female dogs but don’t care much for male dogs. I’ve never been around any cats. I love to play frisbee and football. My only drawback is that I’m allergic to grass. When I’m on medication I’m fine. My former owner hasn’t been giving me my meds [...]
Albin Michael Brinda
Albin Michael Brinda, 87, passed away peacefully Monday, December 12, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. He was born the third child of four to Czechoslovakian immigrants, Michael and Mary (nee Hlas) of Lakewood, in 1924. He attended Ss. Cyril & Methodius Catholic School and Lakewood High School. In 1942, at age 18, he enlisted [...]
Ruth Puhalla-Craig
Ruth Puhalla-Craig (nee Neuman), 82, and a resident of Elyria, died at her residence Tuesday, December 13, 2011, after a long illness. Family will receive friends Thursday, December 15, 2011, from 4 until 8 P.M., at the Garland-Misencik Funeral Home, 851 Park Avenue, Amherst. Her full obituary will appear in Thursday’s edition.
Lacy Claud Griffea
Lacy Claud Griffea, 88, was born to the union of Reverend William R. Griffea and Katie E. Lacy on September 24, 1923, in Covington Tennessee. He transitioned from this life Saturday, December 10, 2011, at Keystone Pointe Nursing Home in LaGrange, following a brief illness. Lacy attended school in Rialto, Tennessee. He moved to Ohio [...]
James C. Hartman
James C. Hartman, 31, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, November 29, 2011. He is the beloved son of Christopher and Karen Hartman (nee Ream); and stepson of John Keane. Jimmy lived life his way and touched the hearts of so many. He is truly missed. There will be a Celebration of his Life on Friday, December [...]
Louise M. Hune
Louise M. Hune (nee Anderson), 85, passed away Monday, December 12, 2011, at LifeCare Center of Elyria, following a short illness. She was born September 10, 1926, in Marietta. Louise was a member of LaPorte United Methodist Church. In her youth, she loved participating in gymnastics, and roller skating. Louise and her husband enjoyed camping, [...]
HELICOPTER VIDEO: Manhunt for gunman who shot sheriff’s deputy
AUDIO: Listen to scanner traffic from last night’s LaGrange incident
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Cavs top pick Kyrie Irving’s game already drawing praise
Cavaliers coach Byron Scott was talking rather generically about top draft picks Kyrie Irving and Tristan Thompson, but a quick comment within his answer spoke volumes. “Kyrie,” Scott said Monday at the team’s annual media day, “has a chance to be a superstar.” The Cavs have only practiced five times over the last four days [...]
Nearly 5,000 people applied for Cleveland casino jobs yesterday
CLEVELAND — A lot of people are betting on jobs at Ohio’s first casino. Nearly 5,000 people filed online applications Monday, the first day for applying for 750 non-gaming jobs at Horseshoe Casino Cleveland. The positions include cashiers, bartenders, buffet supervisors and chefs. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, have a high school [...]