Archive for September 3rd, 2007
Ford workers unafraid to vote to authorize a strike
SALINE, Mich. — Ford Motor Co. has brought a lot of uncertainty into Gerald Williamson’s life.
The factory where he works is on a list of plants slated to be sold or even closed, and like other workers, he’s had to give up part of his pay raises to help the company fund its huge […]
Teen treated at hospital after accidental shooting
ELYRIA — A group of Elyria teens found out firsthand why you shouldn’t play with guns.
About six of them, ages 15 to 18, were watching television about 6:40 p.m. Sunday in the 1100 block of West Avenue when one of them pulled out a loaded handgun and began twirling it on a coffee table, police […]
Carlisle Twp. garage fire practically puts out itself
CARLISLE TWP. — Heat from a Monday afternoon garage fire may have actually aided in putting the fire out.
Flames became so hot in the garage, which was connected to a home in the 39000 block of Ester Drive, they melted a bracket that was holding a household fire extinguisher. The extinguisher fell several feet before […]
Lorain police, fire forces investigating car fire
LORAIN — Police and firefighters are investigating how a car caught fire on West 11th Street early Monday.
Firefighters responded to the fire about 2 a.m. and were able to put it out quickly. The car was severely damaged.
Upon further investigation, it was found that the engine had been removed. The car is believed to be […]
Art teacher, cafe owner, pastor
The Rev. Alana Kelley took various paths before finding her calling
It might seem surprising that a woman who is the former owner of a gourmet cafe could appreciate something with the dubious name “bacon fry.”
But that is exactly the Hungarian custom that Alana Kelley chose to celebrate her installation as the pastor of Magyar United […]
Sleuth of the Sea
Director of Vermilion’s maritime museum wears a detective’s hat
VERMILION — With every new discovery and donation given to the Great Lakes Historical Society for placement in the collection of the Inland Seas Maritime Museum, Executive Director Chris Gillcrist said he dons the hat of an investigator on a hunt for the truth. That’s because […]