Elyria News

John Gidich, 90, of Elyria, died Thursday, February 9, 2012 at EMH Healthcare in Elyria, following a short illness.

James C. Harris, Sr., 39, of Elyria and formerly of Lorain, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at EMH Healthcare, following a brief illness.

On any given Sunday, before Ethelia Bryant, a soft-spoken, petite woman with supple brown skin and a flawlessly coiffed bob, heads out the door to Cathedral of Praise Church for a morning of worship, she has just one thing on her mind: her hat.She loves to wear perfectly pressed suits, some of which are adorned with bows, broaches and lace, but ... (more)

Elyria policeWednesday, Feb. 810:21 a.m. - Lake Avenue and Floral Court, Michael Adams, 54, 7300 block West River Road S., charged with drug abuse, possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia.12:13 p.m. - Midway Mall, Donald Bowles, 37, Lorain, charged with theft for allegedly trying to steal $400.24 worth of children's games and DVDs from ... (more)

Gerald and Carol Bishop had a few cruises to the Caribbean under their belts before they embarked on their latest oceanic adventure last weekend on Princess Cruise Lines' mammoth 19-story Crown Princess."We saw a lot of water ... more than we wanted to," Gerald Bishop said by phone Thursday afternoon as the couple were headed home to Elyria from ... (more)

"We're still talking about that case, and we reserved the right to re-file," Elyria City Prosecutor Matt Mishak said.

She is really adorable and the perfect size - she will fit into any lifestyle. She listens really well and is house-trained, too.

The kennel called to see if we could help knowing she would lose her life if left there.

ELYRIA - The front door of Mezcal Tequila was padlocked Thursday after nine suspected illegal aliens were arrested and led away in handcuffs on Wednesday morning.The nine people - all men - worked in "mixed job categories" at the restaurant, a federal immigration official said Thursday.The people were being held at the city jail in Bedford ... (more)

An 85-year-old lifelong member of the Magyar United Church of Christ died Thursday morning after being involved in a car accident last Friday.

I'm sure many have seen the Lord of the Rings film from eight years ago. There's a scene showing the Wizard Gandalf fighting some giant demon....the demon is thrust from his perch, and falls towards a fiery end...but just as the wizard figures he's won, well...a lash of some sort comes up from the falling creature, grabs him by the ankle, and drags ... (more)

Bobcat of Cleveland West/Leppo Rents has relocated its Elyria, Ohio, rental and sales facility to a 10,000-square-foot-under-roof location, Cleveland.com is reporting.

ELYRIA - During moments of conflict onscreen when chef Robert Irvine criticized Moss' Prime Rib & Spaghetti House, audience members watching shouted, "Go Sandi!"The "Restaurant: Impossible" show featuring Moss' aired Wednesday night on the Food Network, and owner Sandi Laubenthal hosted a watch party at her downtown restaurant.The Broad Street ... (more)

County commissioners approved the arrangement Wednesday, which had last month received the go-ahead from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction's state jail inspector for the Division of Parole and Community Services.

The city of Elyria recently began accepting applications for the reinstated Community Housing Improvement Program.

"][/caption]ELYRIA - Sandi Laubenthal, owner of Moss' Prime Rib & Spaghetti House, is ready to celebrate.The "Restaurant: Impossible" episode featuring the Elyria restaurant is set to air Wednesday on the Food Network, and Laubenthal, who has owned the well-known eatery for 11 years, is throwing a viewing party.From 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., the ... (more)

ELYRIA - A Maple Heights woman allegedly tried to run down an Elyria woman Friday morning, according to Elyria police.Officers were called to Pratt Boulevard shortly before 11 a.m. after receiving calls about a car that had struck another car and a building and tried to run over a woman.When police arrived they found 18-year-old Antonette ... (more)

Saturday night's Pete Soto Chili Cook-Off at the Knights of Columbus was a carnivore's delight.

The Lorain County General Health District's Vital Statistics Office houses the birth and death records beginning in 1908 to the present.

Retirement payoffs of unused vacation and sick time pushed two city employees to the top of the list of highest-paid city employees.