Woman Shot on Middle Ridge Road; Suspect in Custody
A 45-year-old woman was hospitalized this morning after being shot in the back while driving on Middle Ridge Road near State Route 58 in Lorain County. The woman was operating a van registered to New Horizons, a transportation company based in Wakeman, Ohio. According to scanner traffic and early reports Continue Reading
Lorain Sports Hall of Fame Celebrates 55 Years of Athletic Legacy
The 55th Annual Lorain Sports Hall of Fame Enshrinement Banquet took place on May 10, 2025, at German’s Villa in Vermilion. A sold-out crowd gathered to honor athletes, coaches, contributors, and one legendary team whose dedication and achievements helped shape Lorain’s proud sports identity. Founded in 1969, the Lorain Sports Continue Reading
Sheffield Lake Man Sentenced in Decade-Long Child Rape Case
Odin J. Rathnam, a Sheffield Lake man and former concertmaster of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, was sentenced to 15 to 30 years in a Pennsylvania state prison on May 8, 2025, after pleading guilty and no contest to 28 counts related to the rape and sexual abuse of a child. Continue Reading
Local Kids Win Hearts with Award-Winning Billboard Art
ELYRIA — At Thursday’s Lorain County Commissioners meeting, three young artists took center stage — and the community’s heart — as they were recognized for their winning entries in the Keep Lorain County Beautiful Billboard Design Contest. Sixth grader Madeline Parobek of St. Jude School, fifth grader Sadie Ballinger of Continue Reading
$5 License Fee Approved to Boost Lorain County Road Funding
ELYRIA — Lorain County Commissioners have approved a new $5 motor vehicle license fee aimed at unlocking millions of dollars in state infrastructure funding. The decision came during the board’s May 9 meeting and was presented as a strategic move to maximize returns for local road and bridge projects. The Continue Reading
Teen Charged After Chromebook Explodes in Elyria Classroom
ELYRIA, OHIO — A 15-year-old male student is facing felony charges following a May 9 incident at Eastern Heights Middle School involving the intentional ignition of a school-issued Chromebook — an act police say is tied to a dangerous social media trend known as the “Chromebook Challenge.” According to the Continue Reading
Lorain Police Promote Halsey, Swear In 5 New Officers
LORAIN, OH — May 8, 2025 — The Lorain Police Department marked a milestone week with the promotion of a seasoned officer and the addition of five new recruits to its expanding force. Lt. Bryant Halsey Promoted Officer Bryant Halsey has been promoted to the rank of Police Lieutenant, recognizing Continue Reading
20 Arrested in Elyria’s “Operation Genesis” Drug Crackdown
ELYRIA, OH — May 9, 2025 — The Elyria Police Department announced the successful conclusion of Operation Genesis, a multi-week narcotics enforcement initiative that led to the arrest of 20 individuals and the seizure of significant quantities of illegal drugs and firearms. The operation began on April 4 and concluded Continue Reading
Quick-Thinking Tow Driver Aids Amherst Car Rescue
A man trapped beneath a vehicle in Amherst was rescued thanks to the swift response of a local tow truck driver, LifeCare Ambulance, and Amherst fire and police. While Amherst fire personnel were still en route to the scene, a tow truck operator who works with both Vaughn’s Towing and Continue Reading
Lorain Driver Hits Pole, Crashes Into Creek, Cited for OVI
Lorain, Ohio — A Lorain man is facing multiple charges after crashing his vehicle into a creek early Thursday morning, leading to an OVI citation and a pending court date. Officers responded shortly after 2:00 a.m. on May 8 to a report of a downed utility pole near Oak Point Continue Reading