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
Loaded weapon found in backpack
Discovery made during search for vapes LORAIN — A loaded weapon was found in a student’s backpack Wednesday during a search for vapes at Lorain High School, according to Lorain City Schools. School safety officers were searching the male student when they discovered the weapon, the district said in a Continue Reading
JFS strike turns toward election
Labor board dismisses competing complaints ELYRIA — A six-month strike involving Lorain County Job and Family Services workers moved into the political arena Tuesday as union members rallied outside the county administration building and announced plans to campaign against Commissioner Jeff Riddell. The rally came the same day the State Continue Reading
Commissioners reject 65-acre annexation
Road questions drive 2-1 vote ELYRIA — Lorain County commissioners rejected a request Tuesday to annex about 65 acres of Amherst Township into Elyria after a lengthy discussion centered on the accuracy of the application, access to the property and who would be responsible for roads serving future development. The Continue Reading
Mother sues over daughter’s school release
Lawsuit alleges woman posed as parent VERMILION — A federal lawsuit accuses Vermilion school officials of releasing a high school student to a woman who allegedly falsely claimed to be the girl’s mother and later gave the student a marijuana vape. The student’s mother, who is the plaintiff in the Continue Reading
Levy helps, but budget concerns persist
Residents question cuts, communication LORAIN — Months after voters approved a new operating levy expected to generate more than $10 million annually, Lorain City Schools continues to face deficit spending, staffing reductions and longer-term financial pressure, while residents are raising questions about what has been restored and how those decisions Continue Reading