Friday, September 29th, 2023, the OHSAA announced that Elyria Catholic will be on probation for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year following a reported football recruiting violation.

EC Athletic Director Jim Piazza released a statement in response to an incident in August in which Elyria High submitted a recruiting complaint to the OHSAA.

Piazza’s statement is as follows:

On August 7, 2023 the OHSAA released a report to Elyria Catholic High School. The report indicates that Coach Farris, visiting Elyria High School, in his role as Executive Director of Save Our Children, was invited and attended a ceremony honoring an Elyria High female student, whom he mentors. Coach Farris, who had just left football practice on April 4, in haste to arrive on time for the awards ceremony inadvertently wore an Elyria Catholic sweatshirt.  As a result, Elyria High submitted a recruiting complaint to OHSAA. Since that time OHSAA has conducted an investigation and issued an August 7th report, stating, …”there is no tangible evidence to directly corroborate and/or refute these claims, aside from hearsay on each side.”

How about those Cleveland Browns?

The Browns sit at 2-1 as they get set to welcome in the Baltimore Ravens this Sunday.

Longtime sportscaster John Telich returned with our Rocco Nuosci for this week’s Budweiser’s From the Sidelines, presented by North Ridgeville Convenient Sunoco on Center Ridge and Barton Roads. J.T. talked about a Browns defense that is terrorizing opponents right now and how the offense can take advantage against a beaten up Baltimore squad.

Dr. Baia Lasky

The American Red Cross is sending out an urgent plea for blood donations, following a nearly 25 percent drop in its national blood supply since August.

Here to talk about the impact of a dwindling blood supply and what you can do to help, was Dr. Baia Lasky, divisional chief medical officer, American Red Cross.

Rachel Krych, The Chronicle-Telegram’s Coupon Queen

Whether it’s a big family vacation or a weekend getaway with friends, The Chronicle-Telegram’s Coupon Queen Rachel Krych is always looking for a good hotel deal.

Rachel made her weekly stop on the Morning Show to share a few things she does when looking for a bargain on an overnight stay.