Vermilion Housing Developments Could Bring Up to 846 New Homes
Completed plans could house upwards of 1800 residents VERMILION — Three residential projects discussed by the Vermilion Planning Commission could eventually account for as many as about 846 new homes. That total includes up to approximately 671 homes in the Vermilion Landing development off Sunnyside Road, 119 homes behind Hollyview Continue Reading
Elyria Man Charged With Felonious Assault, Held on $100K Bond
ELYRIA, Ohio — An Elyria man was arrested and charged with felonious assault after a woman told police she was injured during an altercation at an East Avenue residence, according to an Elyria Police Department report. Victor Baron Johnson, 63, was arrested Aug. 29 and charged with felonious assault, a Continue Reading
Elyria Police Arrest Woman After Vehicles Rammed at GetGo
ELYRIA, Ohio — A woman was arrested Monday evening after Elyria police said she intentionally rammed multiple vehicles during a disturbance at the GetGo on Midway Boulevard. Elyria police officers were dispatched to the GetGo at 559 Midway Blvd. at approximately 8:20 p.m. Sept. 1 after receiving a report that Continue Reading
Elyria schools place larger levy on ballot
Issue 4 follows two failed requests ELYRIA — Elyria City Schools will ask voters in November to approve an 8.9-mill operating levy, a request about 82% larger than each of the two levy proposals rejected in 2025. Issue 4 would raise approximately $11.6 million annually for the district’s current expenses, Continue Reading
FirstEnergy seeks three-year rate plan
Lorain County bills could climb LORAIN COUNTY — FirstEnergy is asking state regulators to approve a three-year plan that could raise monthly electric bills for Lorain County customers beginning in 2027. Ohio Edison and The Illuminating Company, which both serve portions of Lorain County, are included in the proposal filed Continue Reading
Elyria man arrested after argument over ride to school turns violent
Police say man required stitches ELYRIA — An argument over which vehicle could be used to drive a girl to school ended with one man suffering a serious cut to his lip and another facing a felony domestic violence charge, according to police. Joseph Newbrough Jr., 57, of Elyria, was Continue Reading
Police identify man killed on Washington Avenue
Victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds LORAIN — A 59-year-old man found dead on Washington Avenue earlier this month died from multiple gunshot wounds, and police believe he was shot where his body was discovered. Lorain police identified the victim Monday as Jorge Pabon, 59, of Lorain. His identity had previously Continue Reading
Judge vacates cellphone evidence ruling
New hearing set for Monday ELYRIA — A Lorain County judge has vacated his earlier decision suppressing evidence recovered from an Elyria man’s cellphone, meaning the evidence is no longer excluded while the court considers the remaining issues. Lorain County Common Pleas Judge D. Chris Cook wrote Aug. 26 that Continue Reading
Road rage incident escalates into parking lot fight
Gesture preceded confrontation, report says ELYRIA — A near-collision and an obscene hand gesture escalated into a parking-lot fight outside a South Abbe Road auto-parts store, leaving an Elyria man facing a misdemeanor assault charge, according to police. Adam Culler, 33, was charged with first-degree misdemeanor assault following the incident, Continue Reading
Shouting matches erupt at contentious county meeting
Development push continues amid service cuts ELYRIA — Years of rising county-controlled spending, an aggressive economic-development strategy and a growing series of disputes with elected officials, workers and residents converged Friday during a contentious Lorain County commissioners meeting that included shouting matches, budget arguments and clashes with members of the Continue Reading