May 19, 2013

Swimmer missing near Avon Lake power plant

AVON LAKE — A rescue effort for a man report missing near the deadly discharge channel by the Avon Lake power plant near Miller Road Park is under way. At 10 p.m., a Coast Guard helicopter and vessel and at least one Avon Lake firefighter on a Jetski were searching for the man, who was [...]

Indians 12, Angels 3: Tribe offense rolling

CLEVELAND — There’s been no stopping the Indians’ offense as of late. Containing it has been no easy task, either. There will be no argument from the Angels, who after shutting out Cleveland in the series opener, got an unsavory taste of one of the American’s League’s hottest-hitting clubs over the next two games. The [...]

Indians notes: Lopez producing for Tribe

CLEVELAND — Jose Lopez is making manager Manny Acta look like a genius. Acta was a proponent of signing the veteran Venezuelan infielder this offseason, and it has paid off, with Lopez serving as a legitimate run producer — .268 with four home runs and 27 RBIs in 44 games — despite filling a limited [...]

Critter Chronicles: Binky

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BINKY Meet Binky! Need a nice quiet companion? Friendship has five rabbits that need homes. Stop by and check them out. BREED/DESCRIPTION: English Spot SEX: Female ADOPTION FEE: $10 ORGANIZATION: Friendship APL of Lorain County 8303 Murray Ridge Road Elyria, OH 44035 CONTACT: adoptions@friendshipapl.org or (440) 322-4321 WEBSITE: www.friendshipapl.org For more pets seeking homes, check [...]

Critter Chronicles: Piolo

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PIOLO Piolo is hoping someone picks him for their new best friend. This friendly boy was surrendered to the shelter because his family was moving. Piolo has impeccable manners in the house. He’s fine with female dogs, but he’s never really been around male dogs. Piolo prefers older kids and does not like cats. One [...]

Critter Chronicles: Molly

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MOLLY Meet marvelous Molly. She’s a happy-go-lucky young lady. This friendly girl is a transfer from the Cuyahoga County Kennel. She has a perky personality and will brighten anyone’s day. She’ll need a little training but is a wonderful dog and will be well worth the effort. Molly was treated for ringworm but is fine [...]

Critter Chronicles: Sugar

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SUGAR When they say sugar is sweet they aren’t kidding. This Sugar is as sweet as can be and finds herself in need of a new home. Her owner surrendered her because there were too many dogs in the family. Sugar lived with a male dog, a few cats and older kids. She’ll need some [...]

Lorain, bank at odds over burnt-out house

LORAIN — David and Goliath are squaring off at 476 W. Sixth St. On one side is JPMorgan Chase, the second-largest bank in America. On the other side is Lorain, a financially troubled city grappling with a high rate of foreclosures. The center of the dispute is a burnt-out house at 476 W. Sixth St. [...]

Elizabeth C. Hance

Elizabeth C. Hance, (nee Seitz), 95, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at her home, following a brief illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Elyria, 440-322-4626.

Julia F. Spieth

Julia F. Spieth, 100, of Medina, went to her Heavenly home on Monday, July 2, 2012. She was born January 14, 1912 in Valley City, to the late Frank and Mary Keller. Julia has been a lifelong resident of Medina County. In 1935, Julia married Alfred Spieth, a farmer who had 60 acres on Spieth [...]