NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ADVISORY

The National Weather Service has issued the following urgent weather advisory for the Lorain County area:

A HEAT ADVISORY WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL 8pm TUESDAY

Heat index readings are expected to reach between 100 & 104 on Tuesday, and it is possible that a few of the urban areas will see the heat index rise slightly above 105.

A heat advisory is issued when high humidity is expected to combine with hot temperatures to make it feel like it is 100 degrees or higher. People in the advisory area are advised to avoid prolonged work in the sun or in poorly ventilated areas. People are also advised to keep plenty of liquids on hand and try to stay in an air-conditioned environment.

TMC NEWS strongly encourages our readers to check on elderly neighbors who are suffering through this heat alone. Make sure they are ok and keeping cool. We’re also sure that Dick Goddard would like for you to make sure the animals are keeping cool through this extreme heat – so turn a hose on them (or yourself) every now and then.

PHOTOGRAPHER IN HEAT

With the temps hitting the 90's today and forecasts are telling us that the 90's will be around through the next week, many people find themselves working outside in the heat. Most people though that work outside in these temperatures are usually found wearing t-shirts and shorts. Today we found a photographer from Bishop Photography shooting a wedding party in downtown Elyria. The photographer admits that next weekend he will be wearing a white dress shirt.

FIRE SENDS FAMILY FROM HOME

Elyria Fire Department responded to the 200 block of Winckles Street this afternoon for a report of a house fire. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze as the family looked on from a neighbors yard as they were being comforted by friends. No injuries were reported.

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KIDS TRAPPED IN HOUSE BY BEES

EXCLUSIVE ON TMC NEWS

Elyria Township Fire Department responded to a home on Elmwood this afternoon just after 3pm for a report of children trapped in a house by a swarm of bees. The Firefighters found children in an upstairs bedroom unable to get downstairs due to hundreds of bees that had entered the house through a small hole in the back of the house. Firefighters put up a ladder and rescued the children through the bedroom window. After checking the children out in the ambulance the children were released at the scene. Sources say that officials were trying to contact a bee-keeper to come scoot the bees out of the house.

NOT GUILTY OF ATTEMPTED MURDER

BREAKING NEWS

The Jury returns with not guilty of attempted murder but guilty of felonious assault against 84-year-old Paul Hashman.

Hashman has claimed all along that he shot his neighbor, Darrell Oskins, in self-defense. The prosecution during closing arguments argued that Hashman “intended to execute Oskins”. Defense attorney Michael Duff claimed that Oskins was trying to run down his client with a snow blower so his client had to shoot Oskins to protect himself.

All this took place back in January of 2004. Since then Hashman has sat in jail and Oskins continues his recovery from being shot 6 times with a .22 caliber handgun.

POLICE RELEASE DETAILS

Elyria Police release the following details today about the shooting on Wood Street:

On July 26, 2006 at 12:44 am officers of the Elyria Police Department responded to 519 Wood St in reference to gunshots fired. Officers located the resident, Richard E Shumate, age 79, fatally shot inside the residence.

Initial investigation has revealed that two gunman entered the house. Inside the house were Richard E. Shumate, a juvenile, age 15, and an adult witness. Shumate was fatally shot and the juvenile and adult witness were order to lie in the floor while the suspects roamed the residence. The suspects left the residence without harming the juvenile or adult witness.

Description of the two suspects

#1: Black Male, Dark Complextion, 6’0”, Thin Build, No Age, weraing blue jean shorts, unknown shirt and red and white tennis shoes.
#2: Black Male, Dark Complextion, Mustache, 5’9”, Medium Build, Late teens to 30’s, wearing red t-shirt and black baseball cap.
Composite drawings of the suspects will be available tomorrow afternoon.

Elyria Police are asking anyone with information to call

323-3302 or 322-1926

HOMICIDE ON WOOD STREET

BREAKING NEWS


Elyria Police responded to 519 Wood Street in Elyria around 1am to a report of a man being shot. Elyria Police were told that two men walked into the home on Wood Street and shot a man. Elyria Police are on scene at this hour investigating. More details to come.

UMMMMM, ICE CREAM

After a long battle with the city "design committee", the new and improved Twist N Shake is open and doing well. The editorial staff here at TMC NEWS believes the white brick looks awesome and we are thrilled that the owners of Twist N Shake prevailed in their fight. Swing through some night, say hi to the Brady's, grab a cone and enjoy!

MARINA ACCIDENT PINS EMPLOYEE

Copper Kettle in Lorain on West Erie Ave.

Back to work lifting boats out of the water
Metro Life Flight lifts off from Community Health Partners
Victim is loaded onto Metro Life Flight

LifeCare Ambulance Paramedics responded to Copper Kettle Marina on West Erie Ave in Lorain this afternoon for an 18-year-old male who had his legs pinned under a boat forklift. The male was working at Copper Kettle driving a forklift when he fell off and somehow became trapped under the weight of the lift. The LifeCare Paramedics packaged him up and transported him to Community Health Partners where Metro Life Flight ended up flying him to Cleveland.

BARN FIRE

BREAKING NEWS

Wellington Fire Department is fighting a large barn fire on Jones Road between Pitts & Quarry. Numerous other fire departments from all over the county are assisting in the battle. No injuries have been reported at this time.

AFTERNOON POWER OUTAGE

Another Local Story Brought To You FIRST from TMC NEWS

Top photo: Elyria Police direct traffic at Gulf Rd & Rt. 57

Bottom photo: Elyria Police direct traffic at East Broad & Rt. 57

Power went out in many areas in the northern part of Lorain county this afternoon. Large sections north of Hillard Rd in Elyria, North Ridgeville, Avon, Sheffield & Sheffield Lake lost power just after 1 this afternoon, most areas had power restored by 3:30. Ohio Edison crews have been working throughout the afternoon to resolve the problems.

TMC NEWS ON NEWSNET 5

TMC NEWS pictures from the Mussey Ave house fire are being featured in a slide show on NewsChannel 5's web site www.newsnet5.com. You can always check out news on Newsnet5.com by clicking their link on the right side of our page.

BACK TO MUSSEY

After neighbors saw smoke coming from the roof of 429 Mussey Ave Thursday afternoon, they called Elyria Fire Department back to the scene. Elyria Fire returned and found some smoke coming from an upstairs rear window. The source of the smoke was found and extinguished.

MUSSEY AVE HOUSE FIRE

ANOTHER TMC NEWS EXCLUSIVE
Elyria Fire Department responded just after midnight Wednesday night to the 400 block of Mussey Ave for a house fire. Fire was pouring out of an upstairs back room as fire trucks arrived on the scene. No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation.

TREE CRASHES DOWN

A large chunk of a very old tree comes crashing down across Columbus Street near Glenwood late Tuesday night. As Elyria Police block traffic and wait for a tree service for clean up, neighbors are asking why the city hadn't cut the old tree down a long time ago. One neighbor said that they have complained to the city many times but were told that the tree was "too old" to cut down. No injuries were reported.

SOUTH ABBE ERUPTS

Elyria Police along with Ohio State Patrol and North Ridgeville Police responded to the 1100 block of South Abbe for a large group of people fighting. Elyria Police got the scene under control, made an arrest or two and cleared the scene. No injuries reported.

DOG N SUDS ODOR SCARE

Sheffield Township Fire Department was called to investigate a strange odor at everyones favorite - Dog N Suds on North Ridge Road late Saturday afternoon. No evacuation was ordered and the suds continued to flow as the fire department investigated.

STONEY BROOK CONDO FIRE

***BREAKING NEWS*** Fire breaks out at Stoney Brook Condos early Friday morning gutting 3 brand new condos. All three condos were vacant at the time of the fire and no injuries reported. Check in with the Elyria Chronicle Telegram for more details.

GILBERT BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

Jason & Jenna Gilbert proudly announce the birth of their first child, Lainey Gilbert. Born WednesdayJuly 5th at 1:54 pm - 7lbs13oz. 20 in. CONGRATULATIONS to Mom & Dad!

FIRE STRIKES ABANDONED HOUSE

BREAKING NEWS: Fire breaks out in an abandoned home this evening around 9pm on Rolling Ave in Sheffield Township. Sheffield Township Fire Department with the help from members of the Elyria Township Fire Department put out the blaze quickly and with no injuries.