Lorain Daily

by Joseph Jones AMHERST — Surrounded by fellow officers, family members and community supporters, Officer Robert “Bob” Lane was honored Monday at Amherst Town Hall ahead of his retirement after a remarkable 50-year career with the Amherst Police Department. Lane, who began his service on March 24, 1976, has worked Continue Reading

Drivers traveling through Lorain County on Interstate 90 can expect overnight lane closures and a temporary traffic shift near state Route 57 as construction work continues this week. According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, evening lane closures will take place on I-90 eastbound and westbound from 7 p.m. to Continue Reading

Lorain County officials say $2 million in surplus funds from the county’s real estate assessment fund will be returned to local governments, agencies, and taxing authorities across the county. According to the Lorain County Auditor’s Office, the funds come from fees collected for property valuation work, including appraisals and reappraisals Continue Reading

ELYRIA, Ohio — One person has been arrested and two others are facing charges following a shooting and altercation at an Elyria apartment complex that left three men injured, according to police. The incident occurred March 21 at approximately 4:55 p.m. at Midview Crossing Apartments, located at 1864 Middle Avenue. Continue Reading

Lorain County has been awarded $67.4 million in state infrastructure funding to support wastewater improvements in the western portion of the county, according to information released by county officials. The funding was secured through a competitive state grant process and is designated specifically for sewer and wastewater infrastructure. Officials say Continue Reading

Several Easter events are planned across Amherst over the next two weekends. Here’s a breakdown of what’s happening and when: Saturday, March 28 St. Paul Lutheran Church Easter Party & Egg Hunt Sunday, March 29 Amherst United Methodist Church Easter Egg Hunt Amherst Healthplex Aqua Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April Continue Reading

A series of roadwork, sidewalk upgrades and pedestrian safety efforts were completed across Lorain in 2025, with additional projects already being planned for 2026, according to a recent update shared by city partners. The update, released through “Lorain Connected,” outlines both infrastructure improvements and community-based safety efforts that took place Continue Reading

Lorain has been identified as one of the poorest cities in the United States in a newly released national report. The ranking, published in March 2026 by University Magazine, analyzed cities across the country using median household income and poverty rate data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Continue Reading

ELYRIA — Thirteen individuals were taken into custody Friday as part of an ongoing labor trafficking investigation in Elyria, according to the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators were conducting surveillance related to a suspected labor trafficking operation when they identified a key suspect who had overstayed a visa and previously Continue Reading

A shooting is under investigation in Elyria, Ohio after police responded to Midview Crossings Apartments on Middle Avenue. According to the Elyria Police Department, officers were called to 1864 Middle Avenue where one person suffered a gunshot wound. Two additional individuals were also reported injured. Authorities stated that all injuries Continue Reading