Ohio Turnpike Toll Rates Set to Increase January 1, 2026

BEREA — Toll rates on the Ohio Turnpike will increase by 2.7 percent beginning January 1, 2026, continuing a multi-year schedule of toll adjustments approved by the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission. According to the Commission, E-ZPass customers will continue to receive discounted rates compared to motorists who pay by Continue Reading

Cold Weather Advisory Prompts Sheriff’s Office Partnership With Gathering Hope House

LORAIN COUNTY — With a multi-day cold snap expected to begin Friday night and continue through Tuesday afternoon, the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office is working to support residents who may struggle during dangerous temperatures. Major A. J. Torres and Corrections Sergeant Chelsea Irish visited Gathering Hope House earlier this week Continue Reading

Livestreaming Debate Signals Larger Transparency Concerns in Lorain

LORAIN — Lorain City Council’s latest committee meeting revealed deep divisions over transparency, public access, and how tightly the city should control its own chambers. The discussion unfolded during the Police, Fire and Legislative Committee meeting on Monday, which was scheduled for a routine review of the city’s Rules of Continue Reading