Former Ohio Senator, Lorain County Administrator Jeff Armbruster Dies
LORAIN COUNTY – Former Ohio state senator, North Ridgeville mayor and current Lorain County administrator Jeff Armbruster has died, according to a statement released Friday by the Lorain County Republican Party on its Facebook page. In the statement, Lorain County Republican Party Chairman Bob Meilander remembered Armbruster not only for Continue Reading
Lorain Police Report Shows Overall Cases Down 10.5% In 2026
LORAIN — Overall reported police cases in Lorain are down 10.5% so far in 2026, according to newly released data from the Lorain Police Department. The department’s latest report, prepared by the Lorain Police Crime Analysis Unit, showed Lorain recorded 1,524 total cases year-to-date through May 1, compared with 1,703 Continue Reading
Elyria Man With Eight Prior OVI Convictions Arrested After Crash, Firearms Found in Vehicle
ELYRIA — A 53-year-old man with a history of impaired driving offenses was arrested Thursday evening following a reported crash in the area of Chestnut Commons Drive, according to Elyria Police. Officers were dispatched around 7:30 p.m. on May 14, 2026, after receiving reports of a white Chevrolet work van Continue Reading
Amherst Mayor Raises Red Flags on DORA Proposal Ahead of Possible Action
AMHERST — Discussion surrounding a potential Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, or DORA, surfaced during the May 11 Amherst City Council meeting, signaling that the issue may be moving toward future consideration. The topic came up as part of Mayor Mark Costilow’s report to council, where he addressed the possibility of Continue Reading
Elyria Man Accused of Home Invasion Threatening Victim with Gun
ELYRIA — A reported disturbance at an Elyria apartment complex Monday night led to a police investigation and the arrest of a 19-year-old man on multiple felony charges. According to an Elyria Police Department report, officers were dispatched at approximately 8:33 p.m. on May 11, 2026, to the 100 block Continue Reading
Lorain Schools Official Calls for Unity Following Public Comments on Staffing, Levy Priorities
LEA president speaks on staffing concerns. LORAIN — An emotional exchange during the May 11 Lorain City Schools Board of Education meeting highlighted ongoing tensions surrounding the district’s recent levy campaign, staffing decisions and the broader state of the school community. During the meeting’s first public comment period, Julie Garcia, Continue Reading
Masked Gunman Still At Large After Elyria Family Dollar Robbery
ELYRIA — Elyria police are investigating an armed robbery reported Monday night at the Family Dollar on Lake Avenue. The robbery happened around 8:14 p.m. at the store, located at 401 Lake Ave., according to Capt. Bill Lantz of the Elyria Police Department. Police said a masked male entered the Continue Reading
Man Stabbed Victim With Scissors Before Entering Lake Erie, Police Say
LORAIN — A 30-year-old man is facing felony charges after police say he randomly stabbed another man in the head with a pair of scissors before fleeing into the waters of Lake Erie Monday morning. According to Captain Morris of the Lorain Police Department, Forest R. Colegrove allegedly entered a Continue Reading
Lorain Police Report Shows Traffic Crashes Up 22% In 2026
LORAIN — Traffic crashes in Lorain are rising sharply in 2026, according to newly released data from the Lorain Police Department. The department’s latest weekly report shows Lorain recorded 543 crashes year-to-date through May 1, compared with 445 during the same period in 2025, a 22% increase. The report, prepared Continue Reading
Police Say Crack Cocaine Was Hidden Inside Child’s Toy During Elyria Traffic Stop
ELYRIA — An Elyria traffic stop early Sunday morning led to drug-related charges after police said officers discovered suspected crack cocaine hidden inside a child’s toy vehicle. According to an Elyria Police Department report, officers stopped a vehicle around 2:37 a.m. Sunday, May 10, near Griswold Road and Tillotson Street Continue Reading