Lorain Council Reviews Proposed Drone Contract, Moves Ordinance to Second Reading

The Lorain City Council spent part of its November 17 meeting discussing a proposed agreement that would allow the city to deploy unmanned drones for public-safety use. The ordinance, introduced for first reading, would authorize the Safety-Service Director to enter into a contract with Flock Group, Inc. for drone equipment, Continue Reading

Lorain City School Board Reviews Finances, Special Education Expansion, and Superintendent’s Rehire Plan

The Lorain City Schools Board of Education met on November 10 at Lorain High School for a session that blended student recognition with major district updates on finances, special education planning, and administrative matters. Hawthorne Elementary students opened the meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Staff introduced the students Continue Reading

Elyria Council Advances Zoning Change, Updates Pay Measures, and Reviews Sanitation Rate Study

Elyria City Council worked through a full agenda on November 17, 2025, approving a zoning change for a multifamily project on West Ridge Road and adopting a series of financial and personnel ordinances before shifting into a Strategic Planning Committee meeting focused on the future of the city’s sanitation rates. Continue Reading