Archive for October 28th, 2007
Which candidate will lead Elyria?
ELYRIA — On more than one occasion, independent Elyria mayoral candidate Tim Quinn has been known to quote the legend among independent political candidates: former wrestler-turned-governor Jesse Ventura.
But he’s using another politician’s words as a barometer for the city he wants to lead.“The measure of a country is how many people are trying to get […]
Sue Petric is laid to rest
AVON — More than 500 mourners did not dwell Saturday morning on the shooting that killed Sue Petric, 43, of Wellington, or the murder charges pending against her 16-year-old son.
Rather, they remembered the way she lived.
STEVE MANHEIM/CHRONICLE Mourners comfort each other after Saturday services for Sue Petric, whose son is […]
Ford is up next in UAW talks
DETROIT — United Auto Workers members passed a four-year contract agreement with Chrysler LLC on Saturday despite significant dissent from some workers, the union said.
The union said 56 percent of production workers and 51 percent of skilled trades workers voted for the pact. The percentages voting in favor were much higher among […]
Two-legged dog headed out West
VERMILION — It’s hard to imagine that Stumpy could ever be vicious, says Deborah Parker-Garcia — about the worst the little pit bull can manage is to gnaw on your shoelaces.
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“Stumpy,” a pit bull found with his rear paws cut off, has found a new home.
“It’s amazing to see after what he’s been through […]
Blotter: Oct. 28
County sheriff Thursday, Oct. 25 2:16 a.m. – 6900 block S. Dewey Road, Amherst Township, Cory Pruitt, 22, Lorain, charged with disorderly conduct intoxication. 7:13 p.m. – 12500 block Melody Lane, Eaton Township, a 17-year-old boy was charged with receiving stolen property, tampering with drugs, tampering with evidence and assault. […]
No. 1 Ohio State rolls over No. 24 Penn State
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Most of the fans inside Beaver Stadium headed for the exits quickly at game’s end except for a sliver of red-clad diehards in the corner of the end zone. With gleeful Ohio State players leading the way, the crowd threw up their arms to spell out each letter in […]