Jeff Riddell Wins Lorain County Republican Commissioner Primary by 18 Votes
LORAIN COUNTY — Jeff Riddell has officially won the Republican primary for Lorain County commissioner by just 18 votes, according to final results from the Lorain County Board of Elections. Riddell received 9,707 votes, or 50.05%, while Will Schlechter received 9,689 votes, or 49.95%. All 210 precincts reported. The razor-thin Continue Reading
False Name Led to Felony Charge After Elyria Traffic Stop
ELYRIA — A Lorain woman is facing a felony cocaine charge after Elyria police said a traffic stop near Griswold Road and Lorain Boulevard led officers to suspected drugs, pills and drug paraphernalia. Jennifer C. Vargas, 41, of Lorain, was arrested Friday, May 15, after officers said she gave police Continue Reading
Elyria Announces Bistro on Taylor Liquor License Has Officially Expired Following Appeals Process
ELYRIA — The liquor license associated with Bistro on Taylor has officially expired following months of objections, hearings and appeals tied to concerns raised by multiple public safety agencies and city officials. During Monday’s meeting of Elyria City Council, Law Director Amanda Deery announced the 30-day appeals period had ended Continue Reading
Helmets and Visibility Matter as More Riders Hit Lorain County’s Streets
LORAIN COUNTY — As temperatures rise and more kids and adults take to Lorain County’s streets on bicycles, scooters and e-bikes, one thing is becoming increasingly noticeable across town: many riders are not wearing helmets, and some are nearly impossible to see after dark. In communities in Lorain County, biking Continue Reading
Tower Boulevard Set For Major Upgrade In Lorain
LORAIN — A major improvement project is planned for one of Lorain’s most heavily traveled roads. The City of Lorain is moving forward with a rehabilitation project along roughly one mile of Tower Boulevard between North Leavitt Road/SR 58 and Oberlin Avenue, a corridor known by many residents for rough Continue Reading
Former Ohio Senator, Lorain County Administrator Jeff Armbruster Dies
LORAIN COUNTY – Former Ohio state senator, North Ridgeville mayor and current Lorain County administrator Jeff Armbruster has died, according to a statement released Friday by the Lorain County Republican Party on its Facebook page. In the statement, Lorain County Republican Party Chairman Bob Meilander remembered Armbruster not only for Continue Reading
Lorain Police Report Shows Overall Cases Down 10.5% In 2026
LORAIN — Overall reported police cases in Lorain are down 10.5% so far in 2026, according to newly released data from the Lorain Police Department. The department’s latest report, prepared by the Lorain Police Crime Analysis Unit, showed Lorain recorded 1,524 total cases year-to-date through May 1, compared with 1,703 Continue Reading
Elyria Man With Eight Prior OVI Convictions Arrested After Crash, Firearms Found in Vehicle
ELYRIA — A 53-year-old man with a history of impaired driving offenses was arrested Thursday evening following a reported crash in the area of Chestnut Commons Drive, according to Elyria Police. Officers were dispatched around 7:30 p.m. on May 14, 2026, after receiving reports of a white Chevrolet work van Continue Reading
Amherst Mayor Raises Red Flags on DORA Proposal Ahead of Possible Action
AMHERST — Discussion surrounding a potential Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, or DORA, surfaced during the May 11 Amherst City Council meeting, signaling that the issue may be moving toward future consideration. The topic came up as part of Mayor Mark Costilow’s report to council, where he addressed the possibility of Continue Reading
Elyria Man Accused of Home Invasion Threatening Victim with Gun
ELYRIA — A reported disturbance at an Elyria apartment complex Monday night led to a police investigation and the arrest of a 19-year-old man on multiple felony charges. According to an Elyria Police Department report, officers were dispatched at approximately 8:33 p.m. on May 11, 2026, to the 100 block Continue Reading