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TMC Photography Some old pictures I’ve taken over the years. Some many years ago, some not that long ago. All old!

Back in 2017, I chased a robber from Dave’s Cosmic Subs on N Abbe Road. I loved going to Dave’s Cosmic Subs. I would usu...
07/16/2026

Back in 2017, I chased a robber from Dave’s Cosmic Subs on N Abbe Road.

I loved going to Dave’s Cosmic Subs. I would usually get the Turkey Dave Sub with Swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato, - the banana peppers. I would get the large and eat the second half at work.

So good.

Anyway, Dave’s got a fundraiser and a TIP bucket ripped off one day and the cops were hunting the bad guy down in the Lucille after a residence called police saying a male matching the description had "emerged from a sewer pipe.

Although the cops searched the area, they could not find the dirtbag.

Check out these pics of some old timer cops. Anyone remember these cops?

My OLD buddy at work in 2017.This was a single car crash that occurred on Route 58, just south of Dragon Ranch Golf Cour...
07/14/2026

My OLD buddy at work in 2017.

This was a single car crash that occurred on Route 58, just south of Dragon Ranch Golf Course.

Troopers say a man was traveling north on Route 58 when he lost control coming out of a curve.

The driver went off the left side of the road and into a ditch. His car became air-born and rolled over before coming to rest on its roof in the ditch.

Paramedics, along with D&A Towing, grabbed a hammer to bust out the rear window of the car. They were then able to assist the man out of the vehicle.

Shocking I know, but State Troopers charged the fella with OVI.

But I was able to get some shots of a hard working fellow, David Vaughn Jr.

No matter what time it is, he answers the call and runs out to help people. Always there. One good guy.

Stay Safe, Luther.


Vaughn's Auto Repair And 24 Hour Towing Tow Life- A place for Driver's and their Families

I found these strange things in New York City back in 2018 or 2019 while on vacation. (I miss NYC so much)When was the l...
07/08/2026

I found these strange things in New York City back in 2018 or 2019 while on vacation.
(I miss NYC so much)

When was the last time y’all saw one of these things?

Last week I had lunch with 2 great friends, Herb & Miss Stiles. Obviously we had lunch at Lorenzo’s in Oberlin. One of t...
07/06/2026

Last week I had lunch with 2 great friends, Herb & Miss Stiles. Obviously we had lunch at Lorenzo’s in Oberlin.

One of the good things about eating there - it’s close to the Blue Rooster Bake House.

Before I had my stroke back in 2021, I would stop in there often, maybe too often. It’s one of the only paces you can find Oatmeal cookies without raisins. But while getting my Oatmeal cookies I would smell all the other goodies. I’d leave there with more than I should have.

Blue Rooster is still alive and cookin - and I don’t mean just cookies.

If you’ve never, you must try them.

What do you like?

Blue Rooster Bakehouse to

Six years ago, I saw that my friend, Cliff German - of Germans Villa, posted about a Hot Dog joint in Vermillion. I figu...
06/26/2026

Six years ago, I saw that my friend, Cliff German - of Germans Villa, posted about a Hot Dog joint in Vermillion. I figured, I like a good hot dog and I can even make a story out of it. I always like to push, .

I drove all the way out there, waited in line and ate my dogs outside. I’m not a big fan of outdoor eating, but hey, when in Rome.

I only say the following because the joint went out of business - AWFUL.

I wanted to go directly to Germans Villa to tell Cliff he owed me for the money I spent on those dogs.

But, while leaving I stumbled across this Popcorn joint in downtown Vermillion. I stopped by and let me tell you - LOVED IT.

After stopping in and chatting with the owner, I ended up leaving with a bag of cheddar cheese, a bag of Carmel/Peanut and some cinnamon pecans. All of which were filled to the limit and very tasty.

If you find yourself in vermilion, or ya got yourself a hankering for some great popcorn, stop on in and grab a couple bags!

Remember:

It was a mere 9-years-ago that I was able to bring two of my very good friends together. The Great Joe Pagonakis called ...
06/18/2026

It was a mere 9-years-ago that I was able to bring two of my very good friends together.

The Great Joe Pagonakis called me one day to help him set up an interview with someone in the Tow Industry.

In comes, Mr. David Vaughn Sr. Of Vaughn’s Towing.

After David spent an hour or so in hair and makeup, he was ready for the king of local news.

Of course I had to be there to take pictures of this momentous moment.

Two great friends, come together.
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The Story
Officials say serious car crashes are up in Lorain County. WEWS-TV's, Joe Pagonakis, speaks with OSHP and the owners of Vaughn's Auto Repair & D&A Towing and Recovery to find out why and how this trend can be reversed.

Share your thoughts on why the numbers are up and how it can be changed.
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Good Time, Good Times.

Vaughn's Auto Repair And 24 Hour Towing

In 2020, during the height of Covid, I covered plenty of the Drive By Birthday Parades. Too many of them to be honest.Bu...
06/16/2026

In 2020, during the height of Covid, I covered plenty of the Drive By Birthday Parades. Too many of them to be honest.

But there was a special one for this 95 year old gentlemen who was a Veteran. I was happy to cover this one and glad to see such a good turn out.

The
HAPPY 95th BIRTHDAY,
CORPORAL MIKE GRONSKY

A parade of vehicles loaded with friends, family and admirers of WWII Veteran, Mike Gronsky of South Amherst, drove by his home Friday afternoon.

Gronsky, who says he is not a fan of having birthday parties for himself. "It's just not me, I think you should live each day and keep moving."

He may say that, but as he watched the vehicles roll by, there was a smile on his face that might suggest otherwise.

He said he blames his two daughters for all the fuss and he will get them later. He then gladly posed for some photos with both of them.

Happy Birthday,
Mr. Gronsky and Thank You for your service to our country!
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Gronsky celebrated his 100th year on the earth in 2025.

God Bless him!

It was 9-years-ago that some alert Elyria Cops nabbed some kids for taking construction equipment for a joy ride.The Sto...
06/04/2026

It was 9-years-ago that some alert Elyria Cops nabbed some kids for taking construction equipment for a joy ride.

The Story
Elyria Police were called for a second time on Sunday to Ely Stadium after receiving calls of kids driving large construction vehicles located at the rear of the stadium property.

Police were able to detain two kids in the area while two others fled on foot but were located at Aldi's, just down the street.

One member of the group was 18-years-old and was taken into custody at the scene.

Officers took the other kids, under 15-years-old, for a walk back by the equipment. They talked to the youths and offered some friendly advice. They were then cut loose, while the other male was taken to the police station.

Damage to the grass and other items in the field could be seen from the parking lot.
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First of all, I said, youths - not yoots.

Second of all, these old cops were the best.

Good Times, Good Times.

A mere 10-years-ago, I shot this crash where the victim showed he had a great sense of humor. Check the last photo - he ...
06/01/2026

A mere 10-years-ago, I shot this crash where the victim showed he had a great sense of humor. Check the last photo - he ask me to take it.

I’m use to some people calling me names or threading lawsuits for taking their pictures. The whole privacy issue. If I got a nickel for every suit I was threatened with,

Anyway, this poor fella lost control of his vehicle on East Ave in Carlisle Township. He went off the road and struck a utility pole.

Ohio State Highway Patrol said that the man was traveling southbound on East Ave, in the northbound lane at a high rate of speed before the crash. A car ahead of the man, in the southbound lane, was stopped to make a left turn into a private drive. When that car started to make the turn the man attempted to cut back into the southbound lane to avoid striking the car.

The man then lost control and went off the right side of the road where he struck and split a utility pole in half.

LifeCare Paramedics evaluated the man at the scene but did not treat or transport him to the hospital.

The man said that he feels beyond lucky. "After I hit that pole, I got out of the car and I just felt blessed.
I'm just happy nobody else was involved and that I'm ok. I am blessed."

Troopers charged the man for Reckless Operation and released him at the scene.

Before leaving, Comrie asked for a photo by his vehicle. I was happy to oblige.

LifeCare Ambulance Carlisle Township Fire Department

This rollover happened 8 years ago.I remember rolling down Lake Ave one sunny afternoon, when I heard tones go off for a...
05/28/2026

This rollover happened 8 years ago.

I remember rolling down Lake Ave one sunny afternoon, when I heard tones go off for a rollover crash - just ahead of me.

I zipped up there, found a good parking spot and off to work I went.

With first responders being on scene yet, I found a group of awesome citizens jumping into action.

It was a minivan that had rolled at Lake & West River.

One man climbed inside while others attempted to steady the van as it had come to rest on its passenger side.

When LifeCare Paramedics & Elyria Firefighters arrived the people had one victim half way out of the vehicle.

Paramedics assisted the victim down to the ground and then into the ambulance.

Firefighters used blocks to stabilize the van as they cut the windshield out before extricating the second victim.

William Burke, of Elyria, was heading home when he witnessed the crash. Burke said the van was heading westbound on Lake Ave approaching the intersection at West River. "The driver went right through the red light and was hit by the Jeep that was going southbound across the intersection. Then the van just rolled over and ended up there in the curb."

All that and only some minor injures.

I’ve always said, “I don’t wish for bad things to happen. I only wish, if they do happen - I’m close by.”

That was close.

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