5 Kids Detained After Amherst Park Assault
Amherst Police responded this evening to a report of an assault involving several juveniles at Sprenger Park, located near the Five Points intersection. According to initial scanner reports, three to five children were allegedly involved in an incident in which another child was physically assaulted and thrown into a body Continue Reading
BREAKING: One Dead After Shooting on Tower Blvd in Lorain
Photo Credit: Christian Nichols UPDATE: Lorain Police Confirm Fatal Shooting on Tower Blvd — One Dead, One Hospitalized Lorain, Ohio — The Lorain Police Department has confirmed that a fatal shooting occurred in the parking lot of 1139 Tower Boulevard at approximately 5:08 p.m. on Friday, April 11. According to Continue Reading
Don’t Be the Last to Know: Lorain County’s Big Emergency Alert Change Is Here
Lorain County has officially launched a new emergency alert system called CodeRED, aiming to keep residents better informed in times of crisis. Trusted by over 10,000 communities and more than 50 federal agencies nationwide, CodeRED offers an app-based system that delivers emergency messages directly to users’ phones. The system is Continue Reading
Rockin’ on the River Just Got a Major Power-Up—Here’s What’s Coming
ELYRIA, OH — April 11, 2025 — At Friday’s Lorain County Board of Commissioners meeting, leaders unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the County’s pledge of non-tax revenues to support the issuance of economic development revenue bonds through the Lorain County Port Authority. The funds will help launch the next phase Continue Reading
Alarming Scene in Elyria: Toddler Found Alone Near School, Mom Arrested Hours Later
Elyria, Ohio — April 10, 2025A 3-year-old girl was found walking alone near Hamilton Elementary School on Thursday morning, wrapped in a blanket — triggering a swift and serious police response that ended with her mother’s arrest. Officers with the Elyria Police Department arrived at approximately 10:57 a.m. after multiple Continue Reading
She Did a Wonderful Job: Gallagher Says Goodbye to His Administrative Assistant at Tuesday’s Meeting
During Tuesday night’s Lorain County Board of Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Marty Gallagher announced that his administrative assistant, Blaze Bickley, has stepped down from her position due to personal reasons. “Blaze Bickley was my administrative assistant. She did a wonderful job,” Gallagher said. “She had some family issues that really took Continue Reading
Teen Arrested After Domestic Stabbing in Elyria
Elyria, Ohio — April 8, 2025A 17-year-old male was taken into custody Tuesday morning following a domestic-related stabbing at a private residence in the 400 block of Garford Avenue, according to a statement released by the Elyria Police Department. Officers responded to the scene at approximately 8:58 a.m. and discovered Continue Reading
He Asked for a Job — Then Pulled a Gun. What Happened Next Led Police Straight to Him: Convenience Store Robbery Leads to Swift Elyria Police Arrest
Elyria, Ohio — A 35-year-old Elyria man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that occurred early Monday morning at the Convenient Food Mart on West Ridge Road. According to Elyria police, officers responded to the store at 6:51 a.m. on April 7 after a suspect entered the Continue Reading
The Truth About Tariffs: Who Wins, Who Loses, and Why It Matters Locally
In recent weeks, tariffs have returned to the national spotlight—and with them, a flood of hot takes and half-truths. Some see tariffs as essential tools to protect American industry and correct decades of unfair trade. Others warn they’re hidden taxes that raise prices and spark global retaliation. So what’s really Continue Reading
Manhunt Underway in Lorain County for Suspect Accused of Assaulting Two Officers
Authorities in Lorain County are searching for James Douglas Meadows, a 37-year-old suspect accused of assaulting two Sheffield Village police officers. According to the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), the U.S. Marshals are leading the pursuit, with assistance from Elyria Police, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), and K-9 units. Continue Reading