Lorain County — The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has appointed Ottawa County Prosecutor James VanEerten to serve as special prosecutor in a continuing matter involving the Lorain County Prosecutor’s Office, according to records released by the state. The appointment followed a July 2025 request from Lorain County Prosecutor Tony Cillo, who cited a Continue Reading

The Lorain County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, October 7, approving new homeowner tax relief measures, adopting an updated personnel policy, and reaffirming support for turning the former Avon Lake power plant into a public lakefront park. Commissioners Jeff Riddell, Dave Moore, and Marty Gallagher were all present. The meeting Continue Reading

Vermilion — The Lorain County Office on Aging hosted its annual Aging Well Senior Expo on Tuesday, October 8, 2025, at German’s Villa in Vermilion. The event drew hundreds of seniors, caregivers, and local resource providers together for a day of education, connection, and support. Executive Director Nicolle Bellmore Pierse Continue Reading

LORAIN — With only seven members present at Monday night’s Lorain City Council meeting, the body lacked the nine votes needed to suspend the rules and pass ordinances by emergency. As a result, several items were deferred to second or third readings. Two members were absent due to illness and Continue Reading