Lorain Police Chief James McCann will retire on September 15, 2025, under the terms of a separation agreement negotiated after an internal investigation found he violated department ethics and conduct rules. The agreement allows McCann to remain on paid administrative duty until his retirement date, avoiding a formal suspension that Continue Reading

Lorain, OH, June 25, 2025 — A candlelight vigil was held Tuesday night at Lakeview Beach to honor Juice, also known as Ayesha Kadi, a 20-year-old Lorain resident who drowned on Monday. Juice was transitioning and had asked to be called Juice or Jordan. The ceremony began at 8:40 p.m. Continue Reading

LORAIN COUNTY — Sheriff Jack Hall and his chief deputy are asking for a $34 million budget for 2026, pointing to a combination of deliberate budget cuts, inherited debt, and past administrative errors that have strained the Sheriff’s Office since the start of the year. The most immediate challenge is Continue Reading

The Elyria Police Department welcomed three new recruits this week as Tavon Kurtz, Sharon Smith, and Anthony Vicens were officially sworn in during a ceremony at City Hall. The three officers will begin training at the Cleveland Heights Police Academy on Friday. Upon successful completion of the academy, the recruits Continue Reading