Lorain Daily

LORAIN COUNTY — Nearly $1.2 million in grant funding has been awarded to organizations across Lorain County and Northeast Ohio through the Stocker Foundation, supporting literacy and STEAM programs for students from preschool through eighth grade. The funding will support programs focused on reading, writing, science, technology, engineering, arts, and Continue Reading

LORAIN — Police are investigating a possible shootout after a man was shot in the leg during an incident on Homewood Avenue, according to initial information from officers on scene. Officers responded to the area and located at least two shell casings, indicating that shots were fired. The victim’s condition Continue Reading

ELYRIA — Elyria City Council has approved moving forward with a roughly $3.14 million investment in water infrastructure, while city officials also work toward a separate agreement that could position Elyria as the primary water supplier for Sheffield Village. The funding approved by council will go toward the early procurement Continue Reading

LORAIN — Fire crews responded to a heavily involved house fire on the city’s south side, where crews were able to quickly bring the blaze under control and prevent further spread. According to the Lorain Fire Department, suppression crews initiated a transitional attack upon arrival. That strategy allowed firefighters to Continue Reading

ELYRIA — A man is in custody after police say he abducted a six-year-old child and stole a vehicle following an argument Friday morning. Officers with the Elyria Police Department were dispatched around 11:11 a.m. on April 3 to the Friendship Gas Station on Beechwood Drive for a reported child Continue Reading

ELYRIA — A lockdown at Elyria High School Friday led to the arrest of a 17-year-old student after police say a handgun was brought onto school property. According to Elyria Police, a School Resource Officer received information around 11:55 a.m. regarding a potential threat involving a high school student. The Continue Reading

ELYRIA — Elyria High School was placed on lockdown Thursday after a reported threat involving a student prompted a police response, according to the Elyria Police Department. Police said a School Resource Officer received information around 11:55 a.m. regarding a potential threat involving a high school student. The officer responded Continue Reading

LORAIN — School districts across Lorain County reported significant financial losses and growing concerns about future funding during a recent meeting of the Lorain County Budget Commission, where officials reviewed school budgets for the upcoming fiscal period. The meeting, held as part of the county’s annual budget process, brought together Continue Reading

LORAIN — Lorain City Council approved the city’s 2026 budget during a special meeting Monday, passing the measure ahead of a required deadline while acknowledging a projected $2.7 million shortfall tied largely to the city’s utility fund. The budget ordinance covers city expenses from January 1 through December 31, 2026, Continue Reading