Student post prompts safety response
District finds no credible threat LORAIN — Lorain City Schools said a student participated in an alarming social media trend involving AI-generated or digitally altered content, but officials found no credible threat to the school community. The district announced Friday that the student acknowledged participating in the trend. School and Continue Reading
Sheriff ends Flock camera program
79% cost increase drives decision ELYRIA — The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office will discontinue its 15-camera Flock license plate reader program after the two-year cost increased from $58,650 to approximately $105,000. Sheriff Jack Hall announced the decision Friday in a video posted to the office’s Facebook page. The proposed cost Continue Reading
Man faces felony strangulation charge
Police documented facial, neck injuries ELYRIA — An Elyria man faces a felony charge after police say he strangled a woman during a domestic dispute, continuing until she felt she was losing consciousness. Rolando Pilson Jr., 27, is charged with fourth-degree felony strangulation or suffocation, first-degree misdemeanor domestic violence and Continue Reading
Forecast improves, levy remains critical
Cuts, new revenue reshape outlook AMHERST — Amherst Schools August financial forecast is considerably more favorable than the district’s February projection, but officials say the outlook relies heavily on voters approving a 5.97-mill property tax levy in November. Treasurer Amelia Gioffredo presented the updated forecast during the Aug. 10 Board Continue Reading
Sailor standouts: Athletes of the week
Big plays highlight performances on field, court VERMILION — Sophomore running back Landon Mooney and senior volleyball player Haley Stepp are this week’s Sailor Standout Athletes of the Week after delivering strong performances for Vermilion. Landon Mooney Mooney powered the Sailors’ rushing attack with 144 yards and two touchdowns on Continue Reading
Vermilion Housing Developments Could Bring Up to 846 New Homes
Completed plans could house upwards of 1800 residents VERMILION — Three residential projects discussed by the Vermilion Planning Commission could eventually account for as many as about 846 new homes. That total includes up to approximately 671 homes in the Vermilion Landing development off Sunnyside Road, 119 homes behind Hollyview Continue Reading
Elyria Man Charged With Felonious Assault, Held on $100K Bond
ELYRIA, Ohio — An Elyria man was arrested and charged with felonious assault after a woman told police she was injured during an altercation at an East Avenue residence, according to an Elyria Police Department report. Victor Baron Johnson, 63, was arrested Aug. 29 and charged with felonious assault, a Continue Reading
Elyria Police Arrest Woman After Vehicles Rammed at GetGo
ELYRIA, Ohio — A woman was arrested Monday evening after Elyria police said she intentionally rammed multiple vehicles during a disturbance at the GetGo on Midway Boulevard. Elyria police officers were dispatched to the GetGo at 559 Midway Blvd. at approximately 8:20 p.m. Sept. 1 after receiving a report that Continue Reading
Elyria schools place larger levy on ballot
Issue 4 follows two failed requests ELYRIA — Elyria City Schools will ask voters in November to approve an 8.9-mill operating levy, a request about 82% larger than each of the two levy proposals rejected in 2025. Issue 4 would raise approximately $11.6 million annually for the district’s current expenses, Continue Reading
FirstEnergy seeks three-year rate plan
Lorain County bills could climb LORAIN COUNTY — FirstEnergy is asking state regulators to approve a three-year plan that could raise monthly electric bills for Lorain County customers beginning in 2027. Ohio Edison and The Illuminating Company, which both serve portions of Lorain County, are included in the proposal filed Continue Reading