Moore Shares County Government Story During Vermilion Book Event
VERMILION — Lorain County Commissioner Dave Moore met with residents April 23 at German’s Villa, offering a personal look at his work, his writing and his perspective on county government. The Thursday evening event drew roughly 110 attendees for dinner and a book signing centered around Moore’s recently released book Continue Reading
Elyria School Board Approves Reduction in Force for Teachers, Staff and Administration
The Elyria City School District Board of Education approved multiple reduction in force resolutions Tuesday night affecting administrators, certified staff and classified employees as district officials continue addressing ongoing financial challenges. The formal action came during the board’s April 22 meeting, where Superintendent Ann Schloss introduced three separate resolutions tied Continue Reading
Amherst Finance Committee Advances Fire Truck, Street Department Purchases
AMHERST — Amherst City Council’s Finance Committee approved a major change April 20 in how the city will pay for a new fire department pumper truck, moving from an original cash purchase plan to a five-year lease-to-own financing agreement after officials said paying upfront was no longer the most fiscally Continue Reading
Amherst Council Tables Proposed DORA Expansion
AMHERST – Amherst City Council’s Ordinance Committee spent much of its April 20 meeting weighing a proposal that could significantly change how the city’s downtown operates during the summer months. The proposal would expand Amherst’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) from its current use during special events to a daily Continue Reading
Ohio Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Loses Ballot Eligibility After Running Mate Withdraws
An Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate has effectively lost ballot eligibility after her lieutenant governor running mate officially withdrew from the race, triggering a state law that prevents votes for the joint ticket from being counted. Heather Hill, a Republican candidate for Ohio governor, was running alongside Stuart Moats as her Continue Reading
Naked Suspect Found in McKinley School Ductwork After Hospital Escape, Sheriff Says
A man wanted on an outstanding warrant was found hiding inside McKinley School in Elyria on Wednesday afternoon after fleeing University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center unclothed, according to the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office. The incident began around 2:34 p.m. on April 22 when the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office was notified Continue Reading
Amherst Township 65-Acre Annexation Withdrawn Again, Likely to Return as Questions Continue
A proposed annexation involving more than 65 acres of land in Amherst Township has been withdrawn once again, with officials indicating the request is likely to return in the future. The Lorain County Board of Commissioners addressed the item during its April 21 meeting, where the annexation request was formally Continue Reading
Sheriff’s Office Uses New Concealed Device as Option for High-Risk Court Cases
ELYRIA — The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office has recently introduced the use of a concealed electronic restraint device in certain high-risk cases as an alternative to visible shackles in the courtroom, according to Corrections Inspector General Ryan Kolegar. The device, worn on a defendant’s leg and hidden under clothing, is Continue Reading
Council Upholds Rejection of Controversial Sugar Ridge Development After Failed Delay Vote
A proposed residential subdivision on Sugar Ridge Road will not move forward in its current form after city council upheld the planning commission’s decision following a failed attempt to delay the matter Monday night. The project, known as the Heron Ridge subdivision, was previously brought before the planning commission, where Continue Reading
Council Reviews $1.5M Skatepark Bid as Timeline and Funding Questions Emerge
Lorain City Council is reviewing a proposed $1.5 million contract for a new skatepark, with questions surrounding the project’s timeline, funding deadlines, and elements of the bidding process. Council voted to send the proposal to committee for further review, reflecting a divided stance among members on whether the project is Continue Reading