May 24, 2013

SPOILER ALERT: Elyria’s own Tianna Madison …

qualifies for semifinals Tianna Madison raced in the 100m sprint today and qualified to race again in the semifinals at 2:35 p.m. Saturday. Her time was 10.97, and she raced in the seventh lane during the fourth heat. The finals are scheduled for 4:55 p.m. Saturday.

New Browns owner Jimmy Haslam introduces himself to Cleveland

BEREA – New Browns owner Jimmy Haslam III wore an orange tie and a Browns pin on the lapel of his suit. He was introduced by president Mike Holmgren, and accompanied by his father and wife. But Haslam took the podium alone and never sat down during the 25-minute introductory news conference. He was polite [...]

Avon, Avon Lake residents head to polls Tuesday

Voters in Avon and Avon Lake will cast ballots in Tuesday’s special election related to each city’s safety forces, and Avon Lake voters also will decide on two charter amendments. Those are the only issues on the ballot Tuesday — meanings those are the only voters who have to head to the polls. Residents of [...]

New owner Jimmy Haslam watches practice on first day on the job

BEREA – New Browns owner Jimmy Haslam III got an up-close look at his new team this morning and was greeted with one of the more spirited practices on a hot day in the dog days of training camp. He walked onto the practice field at about 9 a.m. with president Mike Holmgren, general manager [...]

North Ridgeville man killed in Medina County

CHATHAM TWP. — A 22-year-old man was killed in a one-vehicle, rollover crash Thursday night on West Smith Road, according to a report from the Ohio Highway Patrol’s Medina post. Julian A. Bailey, of North Ridgeville, was driving west on West Smith Road about a half mile east of Root Road when he attempted to [...]

Critter Chronicles: Precious

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PRECIOUS Little Precious lives up to her name. She will be waiting for you in cage C-69. Friendship has a huge selection of kittens and cats at the shelter. The adoption fee for an adult cat is only $10. Kitten (6 months and under) $40. All felines are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, leukemia tested and dewormed. Spayed [...]

Critter Chronicles: Jasper

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JASPER Looking for a great family pet, that absolutely loves kids? You found him and his name is Jasper. He was surrendered to the shelter because his family was moving. He just arrived and already got to represent Friendship APL at one of the nursing homes. In the the photo above, Jasper was just leaving [...]

Critter Chronicles: Toby

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TOBY-ADOPTED Meet Toby, he’s a super senior! He’s very social and gets along fine with other dogs and cats. Toby’s family had to move into an apartment and had to surrender him the the shelter. He would love to find another loving home. Please don’t let his age deter you. Toby will make a wonderful [...]

Critter Chronicles: L.B.

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L.B. Meet L.B. He’s always been a house dog. He has house manners, too. L.B. was surrendered to the shelter because he was afraid of a male that lived in the house. He’s a gentle, friendly boy that likes kids and other dogs. It is not known about cats. This guy loves to go for [...]

Critter Chronicles: Romeo

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ROMEO Mr. Romeo was abandoned by his original owner. Very sad for him and he’s suffering for it – he has separation anxiety, so will need a person experienced with helping dogs overcome it, which takes patience and time. Romeo is a huge love, too. He adores people, and wants nothing more than to please [...]