Archive for December, 2011
Tyler Joseph McLean
Tyler Joseph McLean “TMAC”, 20, of Wellington, suddenly passed away Monday, December 26, 2011. He was born April 2, 1991 in Oberlin. Tyler was raised in Spencer Township and attended Black River High School, where he enjoyed playing football as number 33, a stand out fullback. He had moved to Wellington in July of 2011. [...]
Janet L. Moss
Janet L. Moss, 61, of Elyria, passed away Monday, December 26, 2011 in MetroHealth Medical Center, after a long illness. She was born July 30, 1950 in Weston, West Virginia and had lived most of her life in Lorain County. She was a home maker who enjoyed her family greatly. She is survived by her [...]
Patricia W. Parker
Patricia W. “Pat” Parker (nee Whelpley), 78, of Medina, and formerly of Elyria, died Saturday, December 17, 2011, at The Cleveland Clinic. She was born July 12, 1933 in Cranford, New Jersey and was a 1951 graduate of Huntington High School, Huntington, West Virginia. She received an Associate Degree in Business and a Bachelor of [...]
John Walko
John Walko, 89, of Penfield, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011, in the Wesleyan Village in Elyria, after a short illness, surrounded by his family members. Born in Cleveland, he was a resident of Penfield since 1940. John was a farmer his entire life at the Walkos Brothers Farm. Survivors include his sisters, Helen Walko, [...]
Craig A. Warner
Craig A. Warner, 91, of Wellington, passed away Monday, December 26, 2011, at the Elms Nursing Home in Wellington. He was born in Lewis County, West Virginia on June 18, 1920. Craig was a graduate of Alum Bridge High School, West Virginia, moving to Ohio with his wife, Orpha, in the late 1940s and living [...]
FirstEnergy to supply discounted electricity to city buildings
LORAIN — FirstEnergy Solutions, a subsidiary of the FirstEnergy Corp., will supply discounted electricity to six city facilities, including City Hall, the water purification plant and two wastewater treatment plants, according to a news release. The deal runs through December 2019 and allows FirstEnergy to be the top sponsor of The Pipeyard. “FirstEnergy Solutions has [...]
Driver injured in rest-stop crash
AMHERST — A driver was seriously injured about 10:50 p.m. Tuesday after authorities said he crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer truck that was exiting the Ohio Turnpike into the Vermilion Valley Plaza rest stop. Amherst Fire Chief Jim Wilhelm said the truck dragged the man’s car into the plaza and then drove off. [...]
Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas makes 5th straight Pro Bowl
BEREA — Even in a mistake-filled season by the Browns, left tackle Joe Thomas remains perfect. The fifth-year pro was named to his fifth NFL Pro Bowl on Tuesday, earning a starting spot on the AFC’s offensive line. He joins Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown as the only Cleveland players to be selected [...]
High school basketball: Slow start no problem for Pioneers
ELYRIA — Brett Larrick is into the spirit of giving this time of year just like anyone else but he’d just as soon wish that spirit wouldn’t creep onto the basketball floor. Tuesday, Larrick’s Elyria Pioneers spotted Avon the game’s first 15 points before coming back to win, 70-62, and set up tonight’s Lorain County [...]
Snow blamed for lottery ticketing glitch
CLEVELAND — Snow is blamed for difficulties encountered by some Mega Millions lottery players in northeast Ohio wanting a shot at a $206 million jackpot. The Ohio Lottery says ticket machines experienced scattered outages in the region on Tuesday, ahead of the big drawing. Lottery spokeswoman Sandy Lesko Mounts tells WJW-TV the problems resulted from [...]
Troopers plan stepped up DUI patrols this weekend
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Police around Ohio are preparing stepped-up patrols for this weekend after a jump in drunk-driving arrests over the last New Year’s holiday. The Ohio Highway Patrol arrested 243 people over the holiday weekend that rang in 2011, up from 152 the year before. Police say people who are partying should stay where [...]
High school basketball: Titans trump Shoremen, roll into finals
ELYRIA — It wasn’t the prettiest performance, but Lorain coach Andy Bastock was pleased with his team’s 72-58 win over Avon Lake in the Lorain County Holiday Classic on Tuesday night. The Titans (3-2) have struggled at times this season and managed to keep a feisty Shoremen team in check for most of the evening. [...]
Woman charged with misuse of 911
EATON TWP. — A 58-year-old woman was charged with disorderly conduct Monday for allegedly misusing 911 to complain about a sheriff’s deputy. Sheriff’s Capt. Jim Drozdowski said the woman called 911 to complain because the deputy told her earlier that her brother had made a telephone harassment complaint against her, and she could be arrested [...]
Heat Pumps Offer Year-Round Efficiency, Comfort And Energy Savings
There’s a reason why so many people love their home’s heat pump. As heating and cooling costs continue to rise, heat pumps have emerged as one of the most efficient HVAC systems around. If you’ve in the market for a new furnace or would like to find a system that can both heat and cool [...]
New mayor says she will seek to build ‘community of opportunity’ in city
ELYRIA — The swearing-in ceremony for a newly elected public official is normally just a formality before the work begins, but on Tuesday, Mayor Holly Brinda took her inauguration ceremony as an opportunity to throw open the doors of City Hall, inviting Elyrians to help her shape the city for the next four years. The [...]
Teen escapes serious injury when Jeep strikes power pole, barn
CARLISLE TWP. — A Jeep that crashed into a utility pole and pole barn on Indian Hollow Road about 8 p.m. Tuesday knocked out electricity to surrounding homes but didn’t seriously injure the driver. The 17-year-old North Ridgeville boy, whom police wouldn’t identify because he is a minor, was taken to EMH Medical Center in [...]
Retired Lorain dentist faces another lawsuit in girl’s death
ELYRIA — The retired oral surgeon whose insurance company paid nearly $1 million to settle a lawsuit filed in the death of 13-year-old Marissa Kingery of Elyria was sued again on Tuesday in connection with allegations that he injured a patient last year. The lawsuit against Dr. Henry Mazorow filed by Carrie Taylor of Lorain [...]
Critter Chronicles: Rocko
ROCKO, PRISON GRAD Looking for a nice family pet? Look no further, you’ve found Rocko! He was surrendered to the shelter because his owner could no longer care for him. Rock’s a great all-around dog that likes kids, cats and other dogs. He’s 5 years old but is as lively as a 2 year old. [...]
Melissa “Missy” JoAnn Burrer Anderzack
Melissa “Missy” Anderzack, 40, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 26, 2011 in Sylvania, Ohio, from complications after surgery. Missy was born August 2, 1971 in Elyria, to Wayne and Carol Burrer. She was a graduate of Elyria High School and Bowling Green State University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Missy continued [...]
Robyn Lee Cregar
Robyn Lee Cregar, 66, wife of Corbett W. Cregar, died Friday, December 23, 2011, at her home. She was born March 14, 1945 in Lakewood, Ohio, the daughter of the late Preston Holden and the late Ida Wenhart. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Preston Mahon (Susie), and Tim Mahon; [...]
David A. Csongedi
David A. Csongedi, 69, of Elyria, passed away peacefully under the care of his son and daughter-in-law Monday, December 26, 2011. He was born September 28, 1942 in Cleveland, and was a former resident of Parma. David served in the U.S. Navy and received the Good Conduct Medal. He was a lifetime truck driver, enjoyed [...]
Willis F. “Bub” Deaton
Willis F. “Bub” Deaton, 88, of Lorain, passed away Friday, December 23, 2011 in his home, following a lengthy illness. He was born February 22, 1923 in Wheeling, West Virginia. He moved to Lorain from Martins Ferry in 1950. Mr. Deaton retired in 1984 as a set up man for the G.M. Fischer Body Plant [...]
Howard W. Jordan
Howard W. Jordan, 95, of Huntington, died Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin. A son of the late Lawrence and Edna (nee Beam) Jordan, Howard was born on June 5, 1916 in Wellington and lived there until 1937 when he settled in Huntington. He was a 1935 graduate of Wellington High [...]
Patricia Ann Loving
Patricia Ann Loving (nee Barnes), 73, of Amherst, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011. She was born May 4, 1938 in Willard. She was a resident of the Amherst and Lorain area for 57 years. She was employed as a school bus driver for the Amherst School System from 1972 to 2003. She loved her [...]
Phyllis Jane Presler
Phyllis Jane Presler (nee Smith), 90, of Birmingham, died Sunday, December 25, 2011, at her home, after a lengthy illness. Phyllis was born April 19, 1921 in Ireton, Sioux Co., Iowa. She had been a Birmingham resident for the past 23 years, moving from Westlake. She was a veteran of the Women’s Army Corp. serving [...]