Area deaths bring long lives and separations to Lorain County
Rosetta Lawrence 105 of Elyria and Josephine Novak 69 of Lorain are among several area deaths. Lawrence, born in Sibley Georgia, was a long time Elyria resident active in Second Baptist Church and local clubs. she received honors for historic toll of slavery and voting in Lorain County. Novak, born in Lorain, belonged to Sts Cyril and Methodius Church and left a large family, with services in Lorain. Additional notices include Michael Billick 78 of Lorain, Myra Whitney 92, Robert Winchester 67 of Vermilion, with details on survivors, church affiliations, and funeral arrangements.
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Rosetta Lawrence
Elyria
Sibley
Lorain
Novak
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church
John
Ted
Dorothy) Sas
North Ridgeville
Frank
Florence) Trusket
Robert
Edward
Joseph
Avon
Ann Zore
Mary) Sinko
Jane Beck
Rose Zore
Cleveland
John Zore
Toledo
Kent State University
Wakeman
Camden Cemetery
Elmer Morgan
Ripton Community Church
Jenkins appointed Penfield principal
LAGRANGE Tim Jenkins, formerly principal at Keystone Middle School, will lead Penfield Elementary School after Craig Phillips resigned to join North Ridgeville. Jenkins has four years as Penfield’s interim, eight years teaching in Keystone elementary programs, and prior district experience in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Phillips
Penfield
Phillips
North Ridgeville
Jenkins
Keystone
Pennsylvania
KELYRIA Council approves grading law changes over Smitek case
City committees propose three amendments to the grading permit ordinance to require permits for grade changes of six inches or more, drainage pattern alterations affecting neighbors or rights of way, and extend permit expiration to 120 days. The action stems from a legal dispute with Edward Smitek over topsoil removal on West River Road. City officials note enforcement questions and private-property access issues in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelyria City
Edward Smitek
West River Road
Shippy
Smitek
Amherst council debates funding for street resurfacing
Amherst city finance committee could not decide how to fund a street resurfacing program Monday night. A 0.5 percent income tax increase or an amended forgiveness clause, or both, were explored but no action taken. Mishak outlined that a half percent tax would yield about 389000 dollars with non residents paying the bulk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Council
John Mishak
Mishak
Fall from moving car injures Elyria girl 17
Elyria Township reports a 17 year old girl fell from the roof of a moving car on Emerson Court Tuesday evening. Nancy Stewart of 252 Cressview Drive is in serious condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital with multiple injuries. The Oldsmobile Cutlass driven by Tricia Solak of 5519 Riveredge Drive was eastbound on Emerson Court after 1130 p.m. The girl is the daughter of Dick Stewart owner of Stewart Appliances Inc. Citations have been issued. investigation continues.
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Elyria
Emerson Court
Nancy Stewart
Cressview Dr
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Chestnut Ridge Rd
White Court
Drug arrest marks DUI and cocaine found in search
A 29-year-old man on W 15th Street was arrested at Broad and EB Bridge Street Elyria for driving under the influence and drug possession after an unlawful U Turn. Police found cocaine and marijuana in a follow up search.
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W. 15Th Street
Broad and
Bridge Street
Elyria
Broad Street
Charges in 2 car crash pending for Carlisle man
A Carlisle Township man faces pending charges after a Monday morning crash at Butternut Ridge Road and Ohio 83. Dale Sandvick, 36, was hospitalized with internal injuries, later listed as fair, from a collision with Garland Norris, 73, who was turning onto Route 3 from Butternut Ridge when his vehicle struck Sandvick’s westbound car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
North Ridgeville
Carlisle Township
Columbia Station
Dale Sandvick
North Reed Road
Butternut Ridge Road
Ohio
Rick Thomas
Garland C. Norris
Norris
Butternut Ridge
Sandvick
Graves vandalized at Nesbett Cemetery
GRAFTON TWP deputies investigate vandalism at Nesbett Cemetery damaging about 120 gravestones. The act likely occurred Tuesday between 1 and 2 a.m. after a resident’s dog barked, with youths suspected. no witnesses found and the case remains under investigation.
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Nesbett
Grafton
Sheriff's Deputies
Sheriff’s Department
Minority Contractors chief objects to Lorain road bids
Eddie Edwards, president of the Lorain County Minority Contractors Business Association, objects to two road resurfacing contracts totaling 723,459 dollars to Kokosing Construction Co and Akron Paving. He says minority firms must be given preference and notes subcontracting to Lorain GEM Co. The legality of the bids is under review by the Lorain County Prosecutor's Office.
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Lorain
Lorain County Minority Contractors Business Association, Inc
Eddie Edwards
Association
Lorain County Commissioners Hot
Kokosing Construction Co
Akron Paving
Kokosing
Lorain Gem Co., Inc
North Ridgeville
Lorain County
Tratt
Edwards
E&e Transport Co
Akron
Car crashes into Lorain home at 1914 West 28th Street
A car struck the house at 1914 West 28th Street in Lorain Tuesday afternoon, leaving a four foot hole. Police have not identified the driver. Residents name Raphael as a possible driver, while the car owner says she was driving and will cover damages. Officers towed the vehicle from 2340 Beed Street pending investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
West 28Rd Street
Raphael
Beed Street
Tires dumped on Columbia Township roads
Trustees report large numbers of used tires found on South Boone, Osborne, Capel, Station and other township roads. Residents urged to call Karl Kret tler at 238 6474, Dean Hitchens at 236 5914, or Dale Rundle at 236 R687 if they see a vehicle loaded with tires. information remains confidential.
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Columbia
Columbia Township
South Boone
Osborne
Capel
Station
Karl Krettler
Dean Hitchens
Dale Rundle
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Oberlin College
Oberlin
Lawrence
Celeste
Emma Sue Bucey
Grace Mary Laisure
Frank Bolden
Josephine Novak
Josephine A. Novak
Zoro
St. Joseph Hospital and Health Center
John J. Gluvna
St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church
Paul Krajnik
Calvary Cemetery
Michael Billick
Michael J. Billick
Homestead
Monroe
Mich
Standard Pipe Protection Co
US. Steel Lorain Works
Billick
St. John Catholic Church
Laborers International Union
Sohols
Mary
Thomas Rath
Cercero Lawrence
Carter
Second Baptist Church
Henry L. Johnson
Resthaven Memory Gardens
Myra Whitney
Myra E. Whitney
Zanesville
Maple Heights
Helen Russe
Chagrin Falls
Cleveland Area
Winchester Services
Robert Earl Winchester
Vermilion
Riddle Funeral Home
Louis Bertoni
United Church of Christ Congregational
Salem
Mr. Winchester
Avon Lake
Duro Art Corp
Chicago
Kathryn WK
Daniel
Constance) Boose
Robert Jeffrey
Brownhelm Cemetery
Poe
Terry
Pete
Schilling
Forc Smitek
Air
City
Burns Road
Chestnut
Midway Mall
J.C. Penney
Baumhart Road
Milwaukee
Henry Street
Fourth Street
St. John and West Shore Hospital
Westlake
Steve Novak
C-T
Sheriff's Dept
Phil Stammitti
Stammitti
Lorain Gem
Virgil Muntean
Muntean
Lorain House
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