Lorain County Jail Officer Fired After Inmate Incident, Later Reinstated With Back Pay

A Lorain County corrections officer who was fired earlier this year has now been given his job back after an outside arbitrator ruled the county did not have “just cause” to terminate him. The case began with a December 29, 2024 incident at the Lorain County Jail. During meal service, Continue Reading

Ohio Families Could Face New SNAP Rules and Card Upgrades

Ohio families who use SNAP benefits could soon see some important changes. Lawmakers are looking at new rules to protect EBT cards from theft, and federal officials are also considering new work requirements that may affect who can receive help. One change involves Ohio’s Direction Card, which is the EBT Continue Reading

NBA Player’s Lorain County Case Sparks Key Ohio Supreme Court Decision

The Ohio Supreme Court has issued a ruling with major implications for anyone involved in court proceedings across the state, including right here in Lorain County. The court clarified that parties do not get extra time to file objections to a magistrate’s decision simply because the clerk mailed it. The Continue Reading