Schools, Cities Push Back as Lorain County Weighs Tax Relief
ELYRIA — Lorain County commissioners delayed action Friday on a proposed property tax exemption after school and municipal officials warned the move could reduce millions of dollars from classrooms, city services and local budgets. The item before commissioners would have authorized a permissive “piggyback” homestead exemption and a 2.5% partial Continue Reading
Vermilion Man Pleads Guilty in Child Sexual Abuse Material Case
VERMILION — A Vermilion man previously charged in an investigation involving child sexual abuse material has pleaded guilty in Lorain County Common Pleas Court, more than a year after the case first drew public attention. Matthew Rich pleaded guilty May 19, according to court records. Sentencing is scheduled for 9 Continue Reading
Police Say Elyria Hotel Call Revealed More Than a Disturbance
ELYRIA — A Lorain man was arrested after Elyria police investigated a reported domestic violence incident at Sycamore Suites on Midway Boulevard. Lucas Isaac Allen Nail, 30, of Lorain, was listed as the suspect in an Elyria police report connected to a domestic violence call reported Saturday, May 16, in Continue Reading
Lorain Police Arrest Wanted Attempted Murder Suspect After Brief Pursuit
LORAIN — Lorain police arrested a man wanted on an attempted murder warrant Thursday after officers said he ran from a vehicle during a brief pursuit. According to the Lorain Police Department, officers with the department’s Patrol Impact Team, also known as the PIT Unit, apprehended Eddie Ortiz, 32, on Continue Reading
Lorain High Graduation Moved Indoors Due To Severe Weather Concerns
LORAIN — Lorain City Schools has moved the 2026 Lorain High School Commencement Ceremony indoors due to the strong likelihood of severe weather this weekend, creating another adjustment for seniors and families who have already seen the graduation schedule changed once before. The district announced that commencement will now be Continue Reading
Lorain Branding Presentation To Explore City’s Identity And Future Image
LORAIN — Lorain City Council is expected to hear a presentation next month on a branding effort that could help shape how the city presents itself moving forward. Council received correspondence Monday from City of Lorain civil engineer Veronica Newsome requesting time before the Buildings & Lands Committee for a Continue Reading
Burns Road Residents Raise Safety Concerns as Elyria Advances Sidewalk Project
ELYRIA — Residents along Burns Road are asking city officials for additional speeding enforcement and traffic safety measures as Elyria moves forward with plans for a long-discussed sidewalk and multi-use path project. During Monday’s meeting of Elyria City Council, Dave and Julie McFarland addressed council to thank the city for Continue Reading
Norfolk Southern Grant to Help Lorain Police Fund Command Operations Vehicle
LORAIN — A $15,000 grant from Norfolk Southern will help the Lorain Police Department fund the purchase of a new Command Operations Vehicle, according to information provided by Capt. Jacob Morris. The vehicle has not yet been purchased, and the department does not yet have a final total cost for Continue Reading
Jeff Riddell Wins Lorain County Republican Commissioner Primary by 18 Votes
LORAIN COUNTY — Jeff Riddell has officially won the Republican primary for Lorain County commissioner by just 18 votes, according to final results from the Lorain County Board of Elections. Riddell received 9,707 votes, or 50.05%, while Will Schlechter received 9,689 votes, or 49.95%. All 210 precincts reported. The razor-thin Continue Reading
False Name Led to Felony Charge After Elyria Traffic Stop
ELYRIA — A Lorain woman is facing a felony cocaine charge after Elyria police said a traffic stop near Griswold Road and Lorain Boulevard led officers to suspected drugs, pills and drug paraphernalia. Jennifer C. Vargas, 41, of Lorain, was arrested Friday, May 15, after officers said she gave police Continue Reading