Lorain Swears In New Police Chief Michael Failing
Lorain’s new Police Chief Michael Failing was officially sworn in Monday evening during the Sept. 15 City Council meeting. Mayor Jack Bradley administered the oath of office before a packed council chamber filled with family, colleagues, and officers from the Lorain Police Department as well as neighboring agencies, including the Continue Reading
Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam Targeting Lorain County Residents
The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the community about a phone scam that has recently surfaced in the area. According to reports, several residents have received calls from individuals claiming they missed a court appearance and that warrants had been issued for their arrest. In at least one case, Continue Reading
Lorain City Schools Earn 2 Stars on State Report Card
Lorain City Schools received an overall rating of 2 stars out of 5 on the 2025 Ohio School Report Card, a mark that means the district “needs support to meet state standards.” The rating reflects a slight decline from last year’s 2.5-star score and places Lorain among the lowest-performing districts Continue Reading
Fatal Pedestrian Crash Under Investigation in Elyria
Elyria police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Monday morning, September 15, at the intersection of State Route 57 and Cleveland Street. Officers were called to the scene around 6:38 a.m., where a vehicle had struck a pedestrian in the crosswalk. Lifecare EMS responded and transported the victim, Continue Reading
Lawsuit Filed Against Former Commissioner Michelle Hung
Rebecca Campbell, the current wife of Jeffrey Hung, has filed a civil lawsuit against his former wife, Michelle Hung, in Lorain County Court of Common Pleas. The case, assigned to Judge Chris Cook, was filed Thursday by Campbell’s attorney Michael Wilson of Gemelas, Wilson, Merrill & Fritz Co., LPA. Rebecca Continue Reading
Lorain County Commissioners approve cybersecurity upgrades, drainage work, and set stormwater hearing
Lorain County Commissioners met Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 3:30 p.m., with Commissioners Redell, Moore, and Gallagher present. The board approved a series of financial items and took action on contracts, stormwater management, and sewer delinquencies. The meeting opened with routine approvals of investments, appropriations, transfers, advances, requisitions, travel, and bills. Continue Reading
Lorain City Schools Board Approves Donations, New Contracts, and Policy Updates
LORAIN — The Lorain City Schools Board of Education met on September 8, 2025, at Lorain High School, where board members approved new contracts, personnel changes, policy updates, and significant donations aimed at supporting students, programs, and district operations. Donations Top $13,000 Treasurer’s reports highlighted more than $13,000 in new Continue Reading
Lorain School Bus Involved in Accident; No Injuries Reported
Lorain, Ohio — September 9, 2025 According to a report by WOIO Channel 19, a Lorain City Schools bus was involved in a crash Tuesday afternoon after a car allegedly ran a stop sign and collided with the bus. The accident happened around 3:20 p.m. near 112 West 18th Street Continue Reading
Serious Injury Crash on Ohio Turnpike in Brownhelm Township
Brownhelm Township, Ohio — September 9, 2025 The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Milan Post is investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on the Ohio Turnpike near milepost 137 in Brownhelm Township, Lorain County, at approximately 8:22 a.m. Tuesday. According to investigators, a 2025 Jeep Compass operated by Nian Zhuang, Continue Reading
Criticism Isn’t Violence — It’s Democracy
Editorial Commentary Public discourse in our communities is shifting, and not in a good way. In recent months, we’ve seen a troubling trend where personal feelings and political positioning are being used to redefine what counts as “violence.” If we’re not careful, this framing will erode citizens’ rights to speak, Continue Reading