When Political Rhetoric Crosses the Line: A Two-Tier Standard of Civility

Editorial Commentary What HappenedDuring a recent episode of the popular podcast I’ve Had It, host Jennifer Welch aired a clip from a No Kings March rally in which a protester celebrated the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The woman in the clip said she was “glad” Kirk was dead Continue Reading

Ohio SNAP benefits at risk as shutdown looms

More than 1.4 million Ohioans could see their food assistance disrupted if the federal government shutdown continues into November, leaving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding in question. News 5 Cleveland reports that Gov. Mike DeWine’s administration is assessing what options the state has to support residents if benefits lapse. Continue Reading

Spitzer Conference Center Gets $9.3 M Upgrade at LCCC

Lorain County Community College is set to undertake a $9.3 million renovation project to upgrade its John A. Spitzer Conference Center and surrounding campus infrastructure. The plan was first reported by Crain’s Cleveland Business, which noted that the project includes improvements to the conference center, parking areas, roofing work, and Continue Reading

Tension Flares as Residents Press Commissioner Moore on “Mega Site” and Infrastructure Plans

SOUTH AMHERST — A crowd packed the South Amherst Village Council meeting Monday night as Lorain County Commissioner Dave Moore faced pointed questions about proposed development and wastewater infrastructure near the Lorain County Regional Airport. Moore began by saying the county has discussed these projects for more than three years Continue Reading