Police: Elyria Man Accused of Strangling Friend During Dispute
ELYRIA, Ohio — An Elyria man is facing an assault charge after police say a dispute with a friend escalated into a violent incident that included allegations of strangulation and repeated blows to the head. According to a report from the Elyria Police Department, officers were dispatched around 8:20 p.m. Continue Reading
Lorain County JFS Strike Enters Week 7 as Workers Urge Commissioners to Resume Negotiations
Lorain County Job and Family Services workers say their strike has now entered its seventh week, with no agreement reached and growing frustration over what they describe as stalled negotiations. Multiple employees and union members spoke during a recent Lorain County Commissioners meeting, urging officials to return to the bargaining Continue Reading
City of Lorain Reports Chemical Spill Fire Crews Respond
Emergency crews were called to a Lorain water facility early Friday afternoon following an on-site incident, according to city officials. The Lorain Fire Department arrived at the Lorain Purification Plant at approximately 1:10 p.m. to assist with cleanup efforts after the situation was reported shortly before 1 p.m. Officials with Continue Reading
Proposed 65-Acre Annexation from Amherst Township to Elyria Draws Resident Concerns
Proposed 65-Acre Annexation from Amherst Township to Elyria Draws Resident Concerns ELYRIA — A proposed annexation of more than 65 acres from Amherst Township into the city of Elyria is moving forward, drawing concern from nearby residents who say the potential development could significantly change the character of the area. Continue Reading