Amherst Council Tables Proposed DORA Expansion
AMHERST – Amherst City Council’s Ordinance Committee spent much of its April 20 meeting weighing a proposal that could significantly change how the city’s downtown operates during the summer months. The proposal would expand Amherst’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) from its current use during special events to a daily Continue Reading
Ohio Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Loses Ballot Eligibility After Running Mate Withdraws
An Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate has effectively lost ballot eligibility after her lieutenant governor running mate officially withdrew from the race, triggering a state law that prevents votes for the joint ticket from being counted. Heather Hill, a Republican candidate for Ohio governor, was running alongside Stuart Moats as her Continue Reading
Naked Suspect Found in McKinley School Ductwork After Hospital Escape, Sheriff Says
A man wanted on an outstanding warrant was found hiding inside McKinley School in Elyria on Wednesday afternoon after fleeing University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center unclothed, according to the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office. The incident began around 2:34 p.m. on April 22 when the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office was notified Continue Reading
Amherst Township 65-Acre Annexation Withdrawn Again, Likely to Return as Questions Continue
A proposed annexation involving more than 65 acres of land in Amherst Township has been withdrawn once again, with officials indicating the request is likely to return in the future. The Lorain County Board of Commissioners addressed the item during its April 21 meeting, where the annexation request was formally Continue Reading
Sheriff’s Office Uses New Concealed Device as Option for High-Risk Court Cases
ELYRIA — The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office has recently introduced the use of a concealed electronic restraint device in certain high-risk cases as an alternative to visible shackles in the courtroom, according to Corrections Inspector General Ryan Kolegar. The device, worn on a defendant’s leg and hidden under clothing, is Continue Reading
Council Upholds Rejection of Controversial Sugar Ridge Development After Failed Delay Vote
A proposed residential subdivision on Sugar Ridge Road will not move forward in its current form after city council upheld the planning commission’s decision following a failed attempt to delay the matter Monday night. The project, known as the Heron Ridge subdivision, was previously brought before the planning commission, where Continue Reading
Council Reviews $1.5M Skatepark Bid as Timeline and Funding Questions Emerge
Lorain City Council is reviewing a proposed $1.5 million contract for a new skatepark, with questions surrounding the project’s timeline, funding deadlines, and elements of the bidding process. Council voted to send the proposal to committee for further review, reflecting a divided stance among members on whether the project is Continue Reading
Elyria Approves $5.2 Million for Chestnut Commons Connector Project
The City of Elyria has approved up to $5.2 million in financing for a major infrastructure project known as the Chestnut Commons Connector. City Council passed legislation during the April 20 meeting authorizing the issuance and sale of notes in anticipation of bonds to help fund a portion of the Continue Reading
Elyria Launching $100,000 Program to Help Residents Pay for HVAC, Water Heater Repairs
The City of Elyria is launching a new $100,000 program aimed at helping residents cover the cost of emergency home repairs, specifically for heating, cooling, and hot water systems. City officials announced the program during the April 20 City Council meeting, stating that the funding will be used to reimburse Continue Reading
Elyria Police Respond to Reported Shooting, Incident Determined to Be Swatting Call
Elyria police responded to a reported shooting in a residential neighborhood after a 911 call from a child claimed his father had just shot his mother, according to information circulating locally and initial dispatch details. Multiple units were sent to the area near Winthrop as officers treated the call as Continue Reading