Lorain Daily

ELYRIA — Thirteen individuals were taken into custody Friday as part of an ongoing labor trafficking investigation in Elyria, according to the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators were conducting surveillance related to a suspected labor trafficking operation when they identified a key suspect who had overstayed a visa and previously Continue Reading

A shooting is under investigation in Elyria, Ohio after police responded to Midview Crossings Apartments on Middle Avenue. According to the Elyria Police Department, officers were called to 1864 Middle Avenue where one person suffered a gunshot wound. Two additional individuals were also reported injured. Authorities stated that all injuries Continue Reading

An investigation by the Office of the Corrections Inspector General has concluded that a Lorain County corrections officer ordered and conducted an unauthorized body cavity search on an inmate who was on suicide watch, according to official records. The incident occurred during the overnight hours of November 9 into November Continue Reading

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles is warning residents about a text message scam circulating across the state that falsely claims recipients owe money for unpaid toll fees. According to officials, scammers are sending messages impersonating the State of Ohio and attempting to pressure individuals into making payments or providing Continue Reading

Amherst Schools officials say the district is facing continued financial pressure even after making millions in cuts, and are now asking voters to approve a new income tax to stabilize operations. The district will place a 0.75% earned income tax, known as Issue 1, on the May ballot. If approved, Continue Reading

Lorain City Schools officials say the district has already begun making cuts and could face up to $8 million more in reductions if voters do not approve a new levy this May. At a recent Board of Education meeting, the district approved a financial plan to submit to the Ohio Continue Reading

The United States Postal Service is warning that it could run out of cash within the next year if major changes are not made, as stamp prices continue to rise and financial losses mount. Postal Service officials say the agency is facing long-term financial pressure driven by declining mail volume, Continue Reading

A Lorain woman has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to multiple arson charges connected to a 2024 house fire. Amber Bodnar-Kurta was sentenced on March 16, 2026, in Lorain County Court of Common Pleas. The case was heard by Judge Melissa Kobasher. According to court records, Bodnar-Kurta pleaded Continue Reading

An Elyria man was arrested Wednesday morning after police were called multiple times to the same residence, according to a report from the Elyria Police Department. Officers were dispatched to a home on the 200 block of 5th Street on March 18, 2026, for a reported disturbance. According to the Continue Reading

A former Lorain County 911 dispatcher has been taken into custody after a Grand Jury found probable cause to charge him with unauthorized use of a law enforcement database. According to a news release issued March 18, 2026, deputies with the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office took Greggory D. Byrd of Continue Reading