Joseph Jones

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

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

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

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

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

On April 5, 2025, protests are planned across the country. People will take to the streets to speak out against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. In northern Ohio, events are being organized in Oberlin and Sandusky. But in Lorain, no official protest has been announced — only strong opinions Continue Reading

By Aaron KnappLorain, OH — A hazardous materials team responded to a situation at Lorain Baptist Church on Wednesday morning, prompting the temporary evacuation of nearby residents. At approximately 10 a.m., Lorain Fire and LifeCare crews arrived at the church located on Palm Avenue after concerns arose regarding the contents Continue Reading

The Lorain County Commissioners—Jeff Riddell, Dave Moore, and Marty Gallagher—held their regular meeting on March 14, 2025, discussing financial concerns, infrastructure projects, and public safety initiatives. Sheriff’s Office Budget Concerns Newly elected Lorain County Sheriff Jack Hall informed the board of over $240,000 in outstanding invoices from 2024 that were Continue Reading

For dog lovers in Lorain County, there’s a rewarding way to give back to the community—volunteering at the Lorain County Dog Kennel (LCDK). This shelter, located at 301 Hadaway Court, Elyria, OH, provides a temporary home for lost and stray dogs while working to reunite them with their families or find them Continue Reading

PRESS RELEASE Lorain County 4-H Endowment Board Dinner and Auction The Lorain County 4-H Endowment Board members were excited to learn that we had a RECORD-BREAKING event! “The support from our community and attendees was impressive and humbling. It was a very successful evening for Lorain County 4-H youth” said Continue Reading