Schools end second meal servings
Free breakfast and lunch remain available LORAIN — Lorain City Schools will stop offering second meal options during the 2026-27 school year as the district works within its available food-service resources. The district announced the change Saturday, acknowledging that many families rely on school meals each day. “We recognize that Continue Reading
Flames Tear Through Hilton Hotel Under Construction in Elyria
ELYRIA, Ohio — Firefighters from several departments responded to a large fire early Monday morning at a hotel under construction in Elyria. The fire broke out at the Home2 Suites by Hilton construction site on Travelers Lane near Midway Mall on Monday, Aug. 17. Fire crews responded to the property Continue Reading
Two teens killed in Lorain shooting
Man held on firearms-related charges LORAIN — Two teenagers were fatally shot early Sunday during a gathering at a short-term rental on Washington Avenue, according to police. Officers responded about 3 a.m. Aug. 16 to the 700 block of Washington Avenue. They found an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy Continue Reading
Police Explain Increased Helicopter Activity Over Elyria
ELYRIA, Ohio — Elyria police have provided an explanation for increased helicopter activity residents observed over parts of the city Friday, saying the aircraft was assisting with a coordinated public safety operation. The Elyria Police Department partnered with the Ohio State Highway Patrol on Friday, Aug. 14, for an operation Continue Reading
Surveillance debate heads to local council
Submitted by Liberty On The Lake VERMILION – Vermilion City Council will consider an ordinance Monday evening that would prohibit Flock cameras and other Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology within the City of Vermilion. The proposed ordinance was authored by Drew Werley, Ward 3 City Councilman, and would establish Continue Reading
Write-in bid centers on public trust
Independent councilman urges measured county growth ELYRIA — Independent Elyria Councilman Andrew Lipian is running as a write-in candidate for Lorain County commissioner, saying his campaign is centered on rebuilding public trust, expanding access to government and approaching development more deliberately. “I feel that trust has been one of the Continue Reading
County launches pull-tab challenge
Collection benefits Ronald McDonald House programs LORAIN — Lorain County residents are being encouraged to save aluminum pull tabs from beverage cans as part of a countywide collection challenge benefiting Ronald McDonald House programs. The Lorain County Solid Waste Management District launched the effort in partnership with the Keep Lorain Continue Reading
Elyria Man Arrested After Allegedly Fighting With Police
ELYRIA, Ohio — An Elyria man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after police said he fought with officers attempting to take him into custody following multiple calls about his behavior. Elyria police officers were first dispatched at approximately 10:10 a.m. Aug. 12 to the area of Middle Avenue and Third Street Continue Reading
New officer joins Lorain police
LORAIN — Lorain police welcomed a new officer Thursday as Kelvin Jones was sworn in during a ceremony. Jones is beginning a new chapter serving the Lorain community. Photographs from the ceremony show him receiving his oath-of-office certificate and having his badge pinned to his uniform. “We’re excited to have Continue Reading
Local road projects receive $5.5 million
Roundabout, pedestrian upgrades planned through 2032 LORAIN COUNTY — Three roadway safety projects in Lorain County will receive more than $5.5 million through an Ohio Department of Transportation program. The projects include a roundabout in Carlisle Township and pedestrian improvements in Lorain and North Ridgeville. The largest award is $3.365 Continue Reading