Archive for September 3rd, 2008
Trial of Lorain officer concludes; verdict next week
Suspended Lorain police officer Stanley Marrero took the stand earlier today before his criminal trial concluded, insisting that he did nothing wrong.
Although Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Edward Zaleski dismissed theft in office charges accusing him of stealing from the city for having sex on duty, Marrero continues to face other charges.
Marrero […]
Indians win second vs. White Sox after sweep by M’s
CLEVELAND — Get swept by the worst team in the American League, then take the opening two games of a series against one of the Central Division leaders. That’s how the Indians roll these days. On the heels of a disappointing home series against the Seattle Mariners, the Indians have bounced back with […]
Tribe notes: Laffey done for the season
CLEVELAND — Aaron Laffey’s season is over. The left-hander, who spent close to four months in the Indians’ rotation and was expected to be one of the roster additions arriving Tuesday, has been shut down with inflammation in his pitching elbow. According to Cleveland’s head trainer Lonnie Soloff, Laffey has experienced soreness in […]
Steptoe ready to show Browns his worth
Syndric Steptoe not only played himself onto the roster during the preseason, he’s in position to play a key role in the opener Sunday versus the Cowboys. Steptoe will likely be the third receiver behind Braylon Edwards and Donte Stallworth. He will also return punts and kickoffs if Joshua Cribbs’ high ankle sprain keeps […]
Ohio State’s Beanie Wells listed as ‘doubtful’
COLUMBUS — Coach Jim Tressel has some reassuring words for all those fretful Ohio State fans who have had trouble sleeping since tailback Chris “Beanie” Wells hit the deck with a right foot injury Saturday. “Tell them to worry about Gustav and Rita and those kinds of things,” Tressel said Tuesday. “Beanie’s going to […]
Medvetz helps Elyria serve a loss to Brush on volleyball court
ELYRIA — It’s amazing that Amanda Medvetz didn’t need a sling for her arm after Elyria’s volleyball match against Brush on Tuesday night. The senior was the Pioneers’ first server in the Northeast Ohio Conference crossover match, and she served and served and then served some more. Her strong arm helped Elyria win […]