Lorain Man Seen Hitting Dog on Lead From Sidewalk — Debate Erupts Over Who Crossed the Line
By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily A video that circulated across Lorain social media has triggered strong reactions and sparked a wider debate: Did a man go too far by striking a dog from the public sidewalk, or was he acting in self-defense? The video, now removed but screen-recorded by Continue Reading
Blotter Report: Domestic Disputes, Drug Calls, and Suspicious Activity
From drug overdoses and domestic disputes to vehicle crashes and break-in attempts, Lorain police were kept busy this past week. Between April 11 and 17, officers responded to a wide range of incidents, including multiple assault calls, suspected drug activity, traffic accidents, mental health emergencies, and reports of suspicious behavior Continue Reading
Ohio’s Social Media Law for Minors Blocked by Federal Judge
A federal judge has officially struck down a new Ohio law that would have made kids under 16 get their parents’ permission to use social media. The law, known as the Social Media Parental Notification Act, was part of a larger state budget passed in July 2023. It was supposed Continue Reading
Phone Scam Impersonates Lorain County Judge and Sheriff’s Office
By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily Lorain County, OH — The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam after a recent incident involving one of their own employees. According to an official press release issued on April 17, 2025, a scammer called the employee using a Continue Reading