1. Michael Hill
The Associated Press
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Beth Bragg’s
home was spared the worst of a lake-
effect storm that buried parts of the
Buffalo area under more than 7 feet of
snow. But she was still out first thing
Saturday with her shovel — along with
hundreds of other volunteers.
“I know that people need to get
shoveled out, especially some of the
older folks, so I’m just doing my part to
help out,” the bank manager said.
The weekend offered western New
York a chance to dig out before a flood
watch was to take effect because of ris-
ing temperatures and rain. And Buf-
falo was living up to its nickname,
“The City of Good Neighbors.”
“They’re like angels,” said Kevin
Masterson, 61, after a handful of vol-
unteers swarmed in to free his and his
brother-in-law’s cars from the drifts. “I
was out shoveling and ... all of the sud-
den, I had all these people.”
One volunteer, Greg Schreiber, said
he’d keep going “until the back gives
out.”
Seneca Street in south Buffalo was
jammed with dump trucks, military
vehicles and front loaders rumbling
through the streets as they hauled
away the canyon walls of snow.
“It’s just a war zone here,” said Eric
Ginsburg, standing outside of his
Melissa Linebrink
The Chronicle-Telegram
LORAIN — Dale Zim-
merman stood in the
doorway of his Camden
Avenue home, the tell-
tale signs of exhaustion
displayed on his face:
tired, sad eyes;
unshaven beard;
disheveled hair.
In his hands, he held
pictures of his son, Aaron Zimmerman, as if he was willing
his son to walk up the front steps and back into the house.
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Pedestrian hit, dies
GUILFORD TWP. — The
Ohio Highway Patrol Med-
ina post is investigating a
one-vehicle and pedestrian
fatal crash.
The crash occurred at
7:46 p.m. Friday on Green-
wich Road, near Guilford
Road in Guilford Township.
John S. Lennhoff, 47, of
Seville, was walking west-
bound in the eastbound
lane of Greenwich Road,
west of Guilford Road.
Joseph M. Belle, 61, also of
Seville, was driving a 2013
Kia SUV eastbound on
Greenwich Road.
Lennhoff was trans-
ported to Wadsworth-
Rittman Hospital, where he
died from injuries sus-
tained during the accident.
The crash remains under
investigation. Alcohol and
drugs do not appear to be
factors in the crash.
— from staff reports
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Dale
Zimmerman
holds a
picture of
his son,
Aaron,
along with
his missing
persons
information.
KRISTIN BAUER / CHRONICLE PHOTOS
Several people search Saturday for Aaron Zimmerman, who has been missing since Nov. 14, at Day’s Dam in Lorain.
AP
Schmidt’s Collision & Glass needs repairs of its own after the roof
collapsed because of heavy snow last week in Hamburg, N.Y.
Melissa Linebrink
The Chronicle-Telegram
LORAIN — Lorain City Audi-
tor Ron Mantini has
announced his retirement,
effective December 2015.
At a Lorain City Democratic
Party Sustaining Club recep-
tion Saturday night, Lorain City
Treasurer Karen Shawver
announced her intention to
seek the auditor’s office.
Shawver plans to run for
office on the May ballot.
“I will continue to be the
treasurer throughout my cam-
paign and if I am elected, I
would step down,” she said,
noting her term would take
effect Jan. 1, 2016.
According to a news release,
Shawver has served in Lorain’s
financial department for
21 years. She worked in the
auditor’s office until 2005,
where she learned the daily
operations and responsibilities
of the office.
Shawver was re-elected as
city treasurer in November
2013, when she ran unop-
posed.
“As city treasurer, she has
implemented many programs
that have not only increased
Lorain’s income tax collections,
but have also given residents
improved services,” the news
SUNDAY SEARCH
Another search begins at
noon today at 201 Midway
Blvd. Participants should
dress for the weather. For
more information, call (440)
258-3023.
Auditor
retiring;
treasurer
eyes seat
Search continues
MISSING LORAIN MAN
Missing man enjoys walks
through Day’s Dam park
After 7 feet of snow, N.Y. braces for flooding
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