Police: Woman Arrested After Alleged Assault at Elyria McDonald’s

Elyria police say a woman was arrested Sunday night after allegedly assaulting two employees at the McDonald’s on Broad Street. According to a police report, officers were called to the restaurant around 10:31 p.m. for an assault complaint. They said they arrived to find 37-year-old Stephanie Queen yelling at employees Continue Reading

Better Block returns to Lorain with safer streets in focus

Lorain’s Broadway corridor came alive on Saturday, August 9, as residents turned out for the city’s third Better Block event and the first since 2019. The pop-up demonstration showed how wider sidewalks, defined bike space, and traffic-calming features could change the feel of the street. Organizer Eric Newsom of Lorain Continue Reading

Body believed to be missing Elyria teen found in Black River; identity pending

Disclaimer: The following information is based on unconfirmed reports from individuals on or near the scene, including people identifying themselves as close to the family. As of publication, law enforcement and the Lorain County Coroner’s Office have not issued any official statements confirming the recovery or identifying the body. ELYRIA, Continue Reading

Man Charged With Felony Intimidation After Allegedly Referencing Fallen Officer During Elyria Arrest

A 64-year-old man from Newark, Ohio, was arrested outside an Elyria restaurant Thursday night after allegedly yelling at guests and later making repeated comments toward police referencing a slain officer. According to the Elyria Police Department, officers responded to a report of an unwanted person at Texas Roadhouse around 10:20 Continue Reading

Search for Missing Elyria Teen Continues as Police Call Disappearance ‘Suspicious’

The search for 16-year-old Vincent Pabon continued Friday in Elyria after he was reported missing near the Black River early Thursday morning. Elyria Police Captain Bill Lantz confirmed the disappearance is being treated as suspicious and stated that additional fire department personnel are expected to return to the search area Continue Reading

Search Continues for 16-Year-Old in Elyria’s Black River

Emergency crews continued their search Thursday evening for a 16-year-old male who was last seen in the early morning hours near the East Falls Riverwalk in Elyria. According to Elyria Police, the teen had spent the night near the river with 24-year-old Jacob Rosado. Police say the two were walking Continue Reading

Lorain Site Among Several Targeted

Authorities executed simultaneous search warrants at four Northeast Ohio businesses: one in Lorain, and others in North Ridgeville, Westlake, and Willoughby. The raid in Lorain took place at a strip mall location near the corner of Oberlin Avenue and W. 40th Street. The Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force carried Continue Reading

Search Underway for Missing Teen in Elyria River; Alcohol Believed to Be Involved

Elyria Police and multiple emergency agencies are actively searching the Black River near East Falls Riverwalk after a 16-year-old male reportedly entered the water early this morning and did not resurface. At a press briefing near the scene, Elyria Police Captain Bill Lantz confirmed that the missing individual is a Continue Reading

Juvenile Missing in Elyria River Near East Falls Riverwalk

Emergency crews are searching the Black River behind the Elyria Police Department after a juvenile reportedly entered the water early Friday morning and did not resurface. Witnesses at the scene said two boys were present when one jumped into the river. The other ran to get help. A man identifying Continue Reading

Lorain City Schools Board of Education: July 2025 Meeting Recap

Lorain City Schools Board of Education: July 2025 Meeting Recap The Lorain City Schools Board of Education held three public meetings in July 2025: on July 7, July 14, and July 29. Key decisions covered student transportation, levy renewals, staffing updates, and infrastructure repairs. July 7, 2025 – Special MeetingIn Continue Reading