Archive for September, 2008
Community pays respect to fallen Army captain
One of Lorain County’s own came home today.
The body of Army Capt. Michael Medders Jr. arrived by plane at the Lorain County Regional Airport, where family and friends waited.
Medders, 25, who was killed Friday by a suicide bomber in Jisr Naft, […]
Stocks jump after steep sell-off; key rate rises
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street snapped back Tuesday after its biggest sell-off in years amid growing expectations that lawmakers will salvage a $700 billion rescue plan for the financial sector. But the seized-up credit markets where businesses turn to raise money showed no sign of relief.
The rise in […]
Tarpley sentenced to year for weapons charge
ELYRIA – Despite being cleared of murder and other charges stemming from the 2007 shooting death of Gary Young Jr., Lamont Tarpley will spend another six months behind bars on a weapons charge.
This morning, Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Raymond Ewers gave Tarpley, 26, a year behind bars for illegally possessing a firearm. Tarpley has […]
LeBron, Cavaliers say this season’s goal is simple: Win it all
INDEPENDENCE — Mo Williams said it, Anderson Varejao said it and Sasha Pavlovic said it. Then LeBron James, fresh off an Olympic gold medal, voiced it Monday at the Cavaliers’ annual Media Day at Cleveland Clinic Courts. “I can lead these guys to a championship,” the 6-foot-8, 250-pounder said. “We really believe that. […]
Browns: Despite struggling start, GM Savage still believes in his team, his coach and his quarterback
BEREA — The 0-3 start and 1-3 record at the bye haven’t shaken the faith of Browns general manager Phil Savage. He said Monday he still believes the team can challenge for the AFC North crown and he expressed his support for oft-criticized coach Romeo Crennel and beleaguered quarterback Derek Anderson. “I know for […]
Browns notes: Crennel wants to see fewer flags once bye week ends
BEREA — Coach Romeo Crennel placed eliminating penalties near the top of his to-do list for the bye week, right after getting injured players healthy. The Browns have committed 37 penalties for 237 yards in four games, an average of nine for 59. “None of it is excusable because we know that […]