Lorain County to Return $2 Million in Surplus Property Assessment Funds
Lorain County officials say $2 million in surplus funds from the county’s real estate assessment fund will be returned to local governments, agencies, and taxing authorities across the county. According to the Lorain County Auditor’s Office, the funds come from fees collected for property valuation work, including appraisals and reappraisals Continue Reading
Elyria Police Arrest One, Issue Warrants for Two After Apartment Complex Shooting
ELYRIA, Ohio — One person has been arrested and two others are facing charges following a shooting and altercation at an Elyria apartment complex that left three men injured, according to police. The incident occurred March 21 at approximately 4:55 p.m. at Midview Crossing Apartments, located at 1864 Middle Avenue. Continue Reading
Lorain County Explains $67.4M Sewer Project as Questions Grow Over What It Means for Local Control
Lorain County has been awarded $67.4 million in state infrastructure funding to support wastewater improvements in the western portion of the county, according to information released by county officials. The funding was secured through a competitive state grant process and is designated specifically for sewer and wastewater infrastructure. Officials say Continue Reading
Amherst Families Have Plenty of Easter Events to Choose From — Here’s What’s Scheduled
Several Easter events are planned across Amherst over the next two weekends. Here’s a breakdown of what’s happening and when: Saturday, March 28 St. Paul Lutheran Church Easter Party & Egg Hunt Sunday, March 29 Amherst United Methodist Church Easter Egg Hunt Amherst Healthplex Aqua Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April Continue Reading
Lorain Details Road, Sidewalk and Safety Projects, More Planned for 2026
A series of roadwork, sidewalk upgrades and pedestrian safety efforts were completed across Lorain in 2025, with additional projects already being planned for 2026, according to a recent update shared by city partners. The update, released through “Lorain Connected,” outlines both infrastructure improvements and community-based safety efforts that took place Continue Reading
Lorain Among Poorest Cities in America, According to New Ranking
Lorain has been identified as one of the poorest cities in the United States in a newly released national report. The ranking, published in March 2026 by University Magazine, analyzed cities across the country using median household income and poverty rate data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Continue Reading