Residents Demand Action Over Loitering and Drug Use Near Lorain Shelter
LORAIN — Concerns over public safety and quality of life near a men’s homeless shelter in central Lorain have prompted residents to take their concerns directly to city officials. During the May 20 Lorain City Council meeting, a formal letter from a Ward 5 resident was read aloud, detailing ongoing Continue Reading
Gravel Patches and Incomplete Fixes Spark Frustration in Lorain Neighborhoods
LORAIN, OH — Residents across multiple Lorain neighborhoods are expressing growing frustration with what they describe as incomplete and inconsistent street repairs. During a recent city council meeting, council members raised concerns about roads left with gravel-filled holes and partial patch jobs that, in some cases, sit just feet from Continue Reading
Road Rage Suspect Held Without Bond After Pleading Not Guilty
LORAIN — A man accused in a road rage shooting that left a woman injured remains in custody without bond following his arraignment on multiple felony charges. Nicholas John DeJesus, 27, of Amherst Township, appeared in Lorain Municipal Court on May 20. He pleaded not guilty to one count of Continue Reading
Elyria Man Cited After Girlfriend Tells Police About His Cocaine Use
By Erik Jones, Lorain Daily An Elyria man was cited for physical control after a domestic dispute in a restaurant parking lot led to a police investigation that revealed recent cocaine use, confirmed by both the man and his girlfriend. Officers with the Elyria Police Department responded to Basil’s restaurant Continue Reading
Lorain Home Sales Plunge 23.5% Despite Rising Prices
The Lorain housing market is sending mixed signals: prices continue to rise, but significantly fewer homes are changing hands. According to recent data, only 65 homes were sold in Lorain in April 2025, compared to 85 in April 2024—a 23.5% drop in year-over-year sales volume. At the same time, the Continue Reading
Lorain Tells Property Owners to Rehabilitate or Face Demolition
Lorain city officials delivered a clear message Thursday morning during the latest Demolition Board of Appeals meeting: owners of neglected properties must show meaningful progress or risk seeing their buildings torn down. The board reviewed more than a dozen cases involving deteriorating homes and commercial structures. While some owners were Continue Reading
Lorain School Board Postpones Vote on Longer School Day After Staff Pushback
By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily The Lorain City School Board postponed a key vote on May 12 regarding a proposal to lengthen the student day at all grade levels after a wave of teacher pushback and concerns from board members. The proposed changes aimed to increase instructional time district-wide Continue Reading
Lorain Family Loses Everything in House Fire
LORAIN, Ohio — A family on Dayton Avenue is facing total loss after a fire engulfed their home early Wednesday morning, May 14. The Lorain Fire Department responded to the blaze shortly after 8 a.m., but the fire had already spread beyond control by the time crews arrived. The fire Continue Reading
Deputies Foil Elyria ER Escape by 67-Year-Old Fugitive With 10 Warrants
A 67-year-old woman from Phoenix, Arizona, was taken into custody in Elyria on May 13 after attempting to flee from University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center while under law enforcement supervision. According to the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office, Linda M. Owens was a passenger in a vehicle stopped by deputies on Continue Reading
Man Fatally Shot on Homewood Drive in Lorain During Reported Burglary
A Lorain man was shot and killed early Friday morning during an apparent home intrusion on Homewood Drive, according to the Lorain Police Department. Just before 5:00 a.m. on May 17, officers responded to a report of a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, officers encountered a man exiting the residence Continue Reading