Suspect Leaps Headfirst Through Glass During Elyria Police Response
A dramatic scene unfolded Thursday morning at Sycamore Suites in Elyria when a man jumped through a second-story glass window—twice—during an active police response. Just after 11:00 a.m., Elyria Police and EMS were dispatched to the hotel, located on Midway Boulevard, following a 911 call reporting a person who had Continue Reading
Ohio House Cuts Education Budget, Fast-Tracks $600M Stadium Deal
In a rapid legislative session, the Ohio House of Representatives passed a sweeping $61 billion state budget with more than 160 changes—all within a 24-hour period. The speed and scale of the amendments have drawn attention across the state, especially as lawmakers reduced education funding while securing $600 million for Continue Reading
Lorain Man Challenges DUI Conviction Tied to Hemp Use
The Ohio Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of Edward Balmert, a Lorain man convicted of aggravated vehicular assault and DUI after a 2020 crash that injured an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper. The court’s review will focus on whether someone who uses legal hemp can be found Continue Reading
Pope Francis Dies at 88, Vatican Confirms
Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88. The Vatican confirmed that he passed away at 7:35 a.m. local time on Monday, April 21, 2025, in his residence at Domus Sanctae Marthae inside Vatican City. He had been facing serious health problems Continue Reading