Report: Lorain County Officer Ordered Illegal Cavity Search on Inmate on Suicide Watch
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
Ohio BMV Warns of Text Scam Claiming Unpaid Toll Fees
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
After Eliminating 48 Positions, Amherst Schools Ask Voters for New Tax
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 Schools Outline Cuts, Warn of $8M additional if Levy Fails
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
USPS Could Run Out of Cash Within a Year as Stamp Prices Push Toward $1
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
Lorain Woman Gets 5 to 7.5 Years After Guilty Plea to 3 Arson Charges
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
Man With Knife Arrested After Police Called Three Times to Elyria Home in One Day
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
Former Lorain County 911 Dispatcher Charged After Grand Jury Indictment
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
Seatbelt Stop Leads to Arrest After Suspect Admits to Heroin, Drugs Test Positive for Fentanyl
An Elyria man was arrested Saturday afternoon after a traffic stop for a seatbelt violation led to the discovery of suspected drugs, including substances that later tested positive for fentanyl and methamphetamine. According to a police report, the incident happened on March 14, 2026, around 2:00 p.m. near the area Continue Reading
National Weather Service Says Meteor Likely Cause of Northeast Ohio Boom
A loud boom reported across multiple communities in northeast Ohio Tuesday morning may have been caused by a meteor, according to the National Weather Service. Residents from Sandusky to the east side of Cleveland reported hearing a sudden, powerful noise, with some saying they felt homes or buildings shake. The Continue Reading