Archive for February 10th, 2008
CLOSED: With some area businesses leaving, what’s next?
Suddenly, prices of milk and bread start climbing. Foreclosures rise. And pink slips begin appearing on office desks.
If you remember 2001, or 1991, 1982, 1980 or 1975, then you know the warning signs.
CHRONICLE FILE
Smokey Bones restaurant is one of the Midway Mall-area restaurants that have closed in the past year.
Economic advisers under President Jimmy Carter […]
Obama, Huckabee win delegates
WASHINGTON — Sen. Barack Obama swept the Louisiana primary and caucuses in Nebraska and Washington state Saturday night, slicing into Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton’s slender delegate lead in their historic race for the Democratic presidential nomination. The Illinois senator also won caucuses in the Virgin Islands, completing his best night of the campaign. […]
Lorain police probe of building inspector continues
LORAIN — An investigation of Chief Building Inspector William Desvari remains open two days after he was escorted out of his office and placed on paid administrative leave, Mayor Tony Krasienko said.Lorain police plan to pore over Building Department records as part of the probe, but neither Krasienko nor
Safety Service Director Robert Gilchrist will […]
Writers respond positively to deal offer
LOS ANGELES — Striking Hollywood writers on Saturday gave resounding support to a tentative agreement with studios that could end a strike that has crippled the entertainment industry. However, it appeared the approval process might briefly delay their return to work.
About 3,500 writers packed the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles to hear from union leaders […]
Blotter: Feb. 10
Elyria police Thursday, Feb., 7 1 p.m. – Circuit City, Market Drive, employees chased a man they said has stolen televisions from the store. 3:50 p.m. – 400 block N. Abbe Road, Jeep Liberty Sport’s window smashed. 4:30 p.m. – 400 block Cleveland St., Ford Explorer’s window smashed. […]
Elyria troupe twirling for Mickey Mouse
ELYRIA — With a twirl, twist and toss, the Deputies Baton, Flag and Drum Corp has wowed local parade audiences for years with its high-octane baton twirling and acrobatics.
The team has traveled around the country making people smile, and it’s always been about putting on a good show. But this weekend, the group of 3- […]