Student post prompts safety response
District finds no credible threat LORAIN — Lorain City Schools said a student participated in an alarming social media trend involving AI-generated or digitally altered content, but officials found no credible threat to the school community. The district announced Friday that the student acknowledged participating in the trend. School and Continue Reading
Sheriff ends Flock camera program
79% cost increase drives decision ELYRIA — The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office will discontinue its 15-camera Flock license plate reader program after the two-year cost increased from $58,650 to approximately $105,000. Sheriff Jack Hall announced the decision Friday in a video posted to the office’s Facebook page. The proposed cost Continue Reading
Man faces felony strangulation charge
Police documented facial, neck injuries ELYRIA — An Elyria man faces a felony charge after police say he strangled a woman during a domestic dispute, continuing until she felt she was losing consciousness. Rolando Pilson Jr., 27, is charged with fourth-degree felony strangulation or suffocation, first-degree misdemeanor domestic violence and Continue Reading
Forecast improves, levy remains critical
Cuts, new revenue reshape outlook AMHERST — Amherst Schools August financial forecast is considerably more favorable than the district’s February projection, but officials say the outlook relies heavily on voters approving a 5.97-mill property tax levy in November. Treasurer Amelia Gioffredo presented the updated forecast during the Aug. 10 Board Continue Reading
Sailor standouts: Athletes of the week
Big plays highlight performances on field, court VERMILION — Sophomore running back Landon Mooney and senior volleyball player Haley Stepp are this week’s Sailor Standout Athletes of the Week after delivering strong performances for Vermilion. Landon Mooney Mooney powered the Sailors’ rushing attack with 144 yards and two touchdowns on Continue Reading