Archive for December, 2011
The Dash Between: Dale Meredith served in Army, played softball, sang at church, helped those in need
Dale Meredith hated holiday fruitcake. Yet he routinely sold more fruitcakes every year than any other member of the Lorain Lions Club. “He believed in what the money was going for,” said fellow Lion Bruce Bevan, citing the Lions’ commitment to providing eye care for Lorain school children. “He encouraged the rest of us not [...]
Police log for Dec. 26, 2011
Elyria police Saturday, Dec. 24 11:55 p.m. — 100 block Roosevelt Ave., Troy Deully, 25, 100 block Roosevelt Ave., Elyria, issued a citation for theft. Duelly admitted to stealing two family Christmas gifts — a tool set and video game — and returning them to the store to get money to buy heroin, according to [...]
Krasienko says that while he may have failed at the polls, he was a success at the job
Mayor Tony Krasienko was the only dignitary not to don a hardhat last month at the Republic Steel plant where the company announced it was creating 450 jobs. “Got a hard head, huh?” a Republic official jokingly asked Krasienko. Hardheadedness was a major criticism of Krasienko, who was viewing one of the major accomplishments of [...]
Congregation buys long-suffering parishioner a car
SHEFFIELD — Janice Grant’s Christmas went a lot better than the rest of the year. Grant — diagnosed with colon cancer in April and beaten by a man carrying an AK-47 during an attempted burglary in her Lorain home Tuesday — on Sunday received a surprise 2001 Plymouth Neon gift from fellow parishioners at the [...]
Scott Petrak: It’s not hard to spot the Browns’ mistakes
Coach Pat Shurmur was certainly distracted Sunday while trying to enjoy Christmas with his family. Every loss eats at him, and the latest was no different. The Browns blew the chance Saturday for an upset and Shurmur’s first AFC North win, falling 20-14 to the Baltimore Ravens. Shurmur reviews every play of every game several [...]
LeBron, Heat open season with rout of Mavericks
DALLAS — While Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks were on the court celebrating the championship they won over LeBron James and Dwyane Wade last season, the Miami Heat were gathered in another part of the building. It wasn’t because they dreaded watching the ceremony, they insisted. They were simply getting ready to show everyone [...]
Packers clinch home field with win over Bears
GREEN BAY, Wis. — With the first five-touchdown game of his NFL career, Aaron Rodgers ensured that the Green Bay Packers’ playoff road will go through Lambeau Field. He also made sure the rival Chicago Bears will be spending the playoffs at home. Rodgers broke a close game wide open by leading three quick scoring [...]
Many current NFL players would hide concussions and play
Ask Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew whether he would try to play through a concussion or yank himself from a game, and he’ll provide a straightforward answer. “Hide it,” the NFL’s leading rusher said. “The bottom line is: You have to be able to put food on the table. No one’s going to sign [...]
NFL’s playoff picture starting to shape up
The Lions and Falcons are in; the Eagles and Bears are out. Cincinnati is closing in on a playoff berth, while the Jets and Raiders need some help. All part of a wild closing act to the NFL season. With one game remaining before teams hunker down for their finales next week (Atlanta at New [...]
NBA roundup: Bulls edge Lakers to open season
Derrick Rose drove the lane and lofted home a smooth floating shot for the winning points in the Chicago Bulls’ opener, just in case anybody doubted the youngest MVP in NBA history can shoulder the expectations that come bundled with that shiny new trophy and a huge contract extension. Yet Rose realized the Bulls’ dramatic [...]
Two killed in North Ridgeville crash
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — A driver and one of his four passengers died after the eastbound car he was driving struck a tree at 33225 Bagley Road east of Woodbridge Court around 2:20 a.m. Sunday. The driver’s side passenger, Karen Westphal, 49, was killed, according to Frank Miller, a Lorain County deputy coroner. Miller said he [...]
Willis F. “Bub” Deaton
Willis F. “Bub” Deaton, 88, of Lorain, passed away Friday, December 23, 2011 in his home, following a lengthy illness. His family will receive friends Thursday, December 29, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. in the Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st St., South Lorain, 440-277-8164. Further arrangements will [...]
James “Jim” Walter Wantuck
James “Jim” Walter Wantuck, 66 years old, a resident of Parma Heights, formerly of Amherst, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at the Cleveland Clinic, after succumbing to his battle with cancer. He was born August 18, 1945 in Buffalo, New York. Jim was raised and lived in New York until the age of 12 [...]
Helen Kunch
Helen Kunch (nee Chaildin), 79, of Lorain, died Friday, December 23, 2011 at Golden Acres Nursing Home in Amherst. Friends may call Tuesday, December 27, 2011 from 6 to 8 P.M. at the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Ave., Lorain. Complete arrangements will be announced.
Milestones for 12/25/2011
Engagement – Crutcher-Brown Baby’s 1st Christmas – Luke Graduation – Mayton Engagement – Piasecki-Sprague Engagement – Polutnik-Geletka
Hugs for the holidays: Elyria man returns from deployment to joyous family
ELYRIA – Few people wish for the commotion that family life can sometimes bring. But Monday afternoon, 28-year-old Matthew Sharp was all smiles as he helped his 6-year-old son Nicholas with his homework, cautioned his 4-year-old son Joseph against eating too many snacks, corralled his energetic dog and joked around with his wife at their [...]
Lorain school board president faces DUI charge
LORAIN — Board of Education President Tony Dimacchia won’t say why he refused to take a Breathalyzer test after being stopped by a State Highway Patrol trooper who said Dimacchia was speeding around 3:11 a.m. Dec. 17. Dimacchia was charged with refusing to take a blood alcohol content test and speeding for allegedly driving 49 [...]
Ravens 20, Browns 14: Mistakes doom Cleveland comeback
BALTIMORE — Eight games, eight wins. The Baltimore Ravens achieved perfection at home for the first time, and now they’re looking to add to that ledger in the playoffs. Joe Flacco threw two touchdown passes, and the Ravens beat the bumbling Cleveland Browns 20-14 on Saturday to move one step closer to winning the AFC [...]
Cavaliers 2011-12: Building year ahead
INDEPENDENCE — Enjoy the development — and tolerate the ups and downs — of rookies Kyrie Irving and Tristan Thompson. Keep an eye on Omri Casspi, who just might be the answer at small forward. Hope Samardo Samuels, Semih Erden, Alonzo Gee and even young veteran Ramon Sessions can show they’re long-term pieces to the [...]
Rick Noland: Cavs season not about wins and losses
Most of the tearing down is over. Now the building starts. That’s the most important thing to remember as the Cavaliers begin the 66-game, 2011-12 season. Coming off a miserable 19-63 campaign that featured a league-record 26 straight losses and an almost unconscionable 36 defeats in 37 games, the Cavs are now starting — they [...]
Cavaliers: 2011-12 player bios
2011-12 roster Omri Casspi, F, 3rd year Age: 23; Ht: 6-9; Wgt: 225; From: Israel Last season: Averaged 8.6 ppg, 4.3 rpg and 1.0 apg. Shot .412 from field, .372 on 3-pointers and .673 at line. What we know: Bothered by sore knee in training camp, but expected to be team’s starting small forward. l [...]
Obituary: Softball a big part of Fedak’s life
Bob Daniels The Chronicle-Telegram Art Fedak lost his battle with cancer on Dec. 17 at age 62. His obituary noted that he was a 1967 Midview graduate and that he’d served in the Army during the Vietnam war. He retired as an air traffic controller in 2004, it said, and among the things he enjoyed [...]
NBA: Regular season opens today
Finally, the conversation changes. It’s time for the NBA to ditch the dollars and nonsense of the lockout for the alleys and oops in Lob City, the new nickname for the suddenly exciting Los Angeles Clippers. For months, all the talk was about lockouts, salary caps and mediation. Now there are games that count as [...]
Lorain police officer charged with domestic violence
LORAIN — Police Officer William Lachner faces a domestic violence charge after his girlfriend accused him of assaulting her early Friday morning. Rona Proudfoot, The Chronicle-Telegram’s Web editor, said Lachner assaulted her inside her vehicle after he became angry about her leaving a fast food restaurant before he had time to order food. Proudfoot said [...]
Driver in fair condition after fiery car crash
WELLINGTON — The timing of a serious car crash worked in the victim’s favor Friday night. The Chevrolet Trailblazer that Wakeman resident Darla Weltlich was driving was on its driver’s side and on fire when firefighters arrived 11:09 p.m., Fire Chief Mike Wetherbee said Saturday. The Trailblazer crashed into a utility pole on Jones Road [...]