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
Sailor Standouts: Athletes of the Week
Golf, soccer leaders earn honors VERMILION — Junior golfer Sam Riddle and senior two-sport athlete Jillian Leimbach are this week’s Sailor Standouts. Sam Riddle Riddle has put together two strong tournament performances for the Sailors. He shot a 2-over-par 73 at the Lorain County Athletic Administrators Association tournament, finishing seventh Continue Reading
SNAP changes affect Lorain County
Work rules, drink limits expand LORAIN COUNTY — More than 31,000 Lorain County residents receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, commonly known as SNAP. Several changes are already in effect or will begin Oct. 1. Ohio data show 31,079 county residents received benefits in May, down from 34,198 in July Continue Reading
Levy failure threatens deep cuts
Cash could run out by 2028 VERMILION — Vermilion schools could face major reductions to staffing, sports, clubs and transportation if voters reject a five-year operating levy renewal in November, with officials warning current spending could drain the district’s cash by the end of 2028. Superintendent Wes Weaver said administrators Continue Reading
Charles Berry Bridge inspections scheduled
LORAIN — Inspections of the Charles Berry Bascule Bridge on East Erie Avenue, also known as U.S. 6, are scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, and Monday, Aug. 31. Vehicle traffic will continue across the bridge as normal, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. The Continue Reading