Longtime Berea oilman John W. Cushing dies at 80
John W. Cushing of Berea, 80, died Saturday at Southwest General Hospital after a cancer battle. He owned Cushing Drilling Co. of Berea, started in the early 1900s by his father, and moved to Berea in 1939 to drill gas and oil wells in northeast Ohio. He worked as a geologist across North America, ran his company from 1965 to retirement, and active in oil associations, Scouts, Demolay, various lodges, Rotary, Red Cross, and Heritage Congregational Church. He is survived by wife Lillian, daughters JoAnne Colbrunn and Marilyn Barnes, son John W. Cushing, nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. memorials to Heart Fund, Cancer Fund, or Heritage Congregational Church. Memorial service Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Heritage Congregational Church in Berea. Private services at Sunset Memorial Park. Family receives friends Tuesday 2–4 and 7–9 p.m. at Baker Funeral Home.
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Mystery driver identified after wallet found on lawn
A chase through Elyria ended with William R. Heinebrodt, 31, charged after giving a false name. Police say he drove with no lights, ran red lights, and fled officers, finally stopped on Bell Court. A resident located his wallet on a tree lawn revealing his identity and an Arizona license. He faces charges including falsification and reckless operation.
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Milan woman jailed on bad check charge
ELYRIA A 417 year old Milan woman was returned to the Elyria city jail Saturday after being arrested Friday night on an outstanding bad check warrant. Milan pvolice arrested Dorlis Ray of 45 E Front St Milan at about 8 30 p m Friday. She was wanted by Elyria police on three felony bad checks charges. Ms Ray was brought to the Elyria police station at noon Saturday where she was booked and jailed on the charges. She will be arraigned in Elyria.
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Englewood teen wins Miss Ohio Teen USA title
Michele Beane a 15 year old Englewood junior won Miss Ohio Teen USA after competing against 113 contestants. She earned prizes including jewelry and an appearance contract and will represent Ohio at the national Miss Teen pageant in Miami in January. First runner up was Tricia Barrick of Cincinnati with Kim Guerriero, Courtney Baker, and Wy aan among top finishers.
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Westlake surveyor rides in style on retirement sendoff
Westlake city surveyor Bill Mitchell, 65, earned a stylish sendoff on his last day by riding to city hall in a long black limousine arranged by neighbor Terry Klamer. Mitchell, after 13 years as a city surveyor, plans a retirement with yardwork gardening and trips to Florida and New England. He previously worked for Pioneer Paving National Engineering and Frank L Woodruff and Associates before joining Westlake. A retirement party is planned.
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Sheffield workers approve tentative school contract
Noncertified workers in the Sheffield-Sheffield Lake School District tentatively approve a new contract. A union vote is Sept. 4 at 4 pm at Sheffield Middle School. If approved, the contract goes to the board by Sept. 16. The nearly 60 QAPSE workers include bus drivers, cafeteria workers, secretaries, maintenance and cleaners.
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Laporte Man Charged With Rape In Elyria Incident
A 52 year old Laporte man, Michael Sudina of 38608 Overlook Dr., was charged Thursday with rape by Elyria deputies. Details were unavailable. Sudina was released Friday after posting two bonds of 30000 dollars each, per a department spokesman.
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Cleveland Air Show schedule at Burke Lakefront Airport
The Cleveland National Air Show schedule lists events from 8:00 a.m. to 5:60 p.m. at Burke Lakefront Airport. Highlights include Budweiser Championship Air Racing practice and heats, U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team, F-15 Eagle demonstration, Bob Hoover demonstrations, WWI Warbirds, and the Thunderbirds finale. The program features multiple aerobatic acts, model aircraft, and aerial demonstrations by Leo Loundenslager Zar and the Starship Pride, among others.
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Community groups gear up as summer ends in local column
Avon and Avon Lake residents are urged to contribute to local groups. The column lists contact details at 143 Burton Rd Avon Lake and a phone number 933 6459 for Sheffield Lake residents. Sheffield Lake Senior Club is mentioned as part of the notice.
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Chronicle Telegram employee hurt in Lake County crash
Lorain about 39 year old Chronicle Telegram employee Richard Pease remained in fair condition Sunday at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a 2:45 am crash on Whitehead Road when his company car hit a bridge abutment. He faced charges of failure to control and DUI. Nearby, local notices include a Sept. 11 noon meeting at the Civic Center, Windsor trip plans, fall bowling leagues, and community events. Separately, a Lorain man was arrested after allegedly throwing a dog through a car windshield, charged with drunk and disorderly conduct, cruelty to animals.
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Three men arrested for rowdy bars incidents
Three individuals were detained in Lorain for drunk and disorderly conduct at bars early Sunday. Arthur L. Smith, 29, faced charges after an incident at Limelight Bar where he was accused of resisting police. Kannath J. Brooke, 99, was arrested near Socilares Club for ongoing disturbance after being asked to leave. Roy A. Ortiz, 20, was taken into custody outside Flagnouse Bar for belligerence after a crowd was told to move inside.
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