Trump’s Tax Proposal Moves Forward—What It Might Mean for Lorain
Republican lawmakers in Washington are working on a new national tax and budget plan, nicknamed the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” Backed by former President Donald Trump and leaders in the U.S. House, the proposal aims to extend past tax cuts, eliminate taxes on tips and overtime, increase defense spending, and reduce Continue Reading
Proposed Law Would Redefine Dangerous Dogs and Enforce Euthanasia
By Erik Jones, Editor | Lorain Daily Ohio lawmakers are reviewing a new bill that could change how dangerous dogs are handled after serious attacks. If passed, the law would require automatic euthanasia for dogs involved in unprovoked attacks that cause serious injury or death. This would apply across all Continue Reading
DUI Offenders Face 20 Years Under New Ohio Law
By Erik Jones, Editor – Lorain Daily Ohio drivers caught drinking and driving could now face up to 20 years in prison under a new state law. Known as Liv’s Law, the legislation took effect on April 9, 2025, and brings some of the harshest penalties Ohio has ever imposed Continue Reading
Who’s Paying for Child Support Enforcement in Lorain? The $2.5M Deal You Should Know About
By Erik Jones, Editor During the April 8, 2025 meeting, the Lorain County Commissioners approved more than $2.5 million in service contracts to support the county’s child support enforcement operations through partnerships with local legal and court agencies. The agreements, effective retroactively from January 1 through December 31, 2025, outline Continue Reading
Victim Named in Tower Boulevard Homicide—What We Know So Far
By Erik Jones, EditorApril 13, 2025 | Lorain Daily A 21-year-old man has been identified as the victim in a deadly shooting that took place Friday evening on Tower Boulevard in Lorain, Ohio. On April 11, around 5:20 p.m., Lorain Police were called to the 1800 block of Tower Blvd. Continue Reading
WHERE TO WATCH APRIL’S PINK MICROMOON IN LORAIN COUNTY
By Erik Jones, Editor – Lorain Daily Skywatchers in Lorain County are in for a celestial treat this weekend as April’s full moon, known as the Pink Moon, rises on Saturday, April 12, at 8:22 p.m. While it won’t actually appear pink, the moon will be glowing at its biggest Continue Reading
Mega Millions Just Got Bigger — But Will Lorain Pay More to Play?
By Erik Jones, Editor A major overhaul has arrived for Mega Millions — one of the most popular lottery games in the U.S. — and Lorain residents may soon find themselves weighing whether the changes make the game more exciting, or just more expensive. As of April 8, 2025, a Continue Reading
The 10 Most Shocking Lorain Crimes Of The Last 50 Years
Below is a compilation of ten of the most shocking and notorious crimes that have shaken the city of Lorain, Ohio (and greater Lorain County) over the past 50 years. Each case is summarized with key details, outcomes, and the public reaction, along with citations to original news and police Continue Reading
20 Weird or Forgotten Laws in Ohio (And a Few Right Here in Lorain)
Ever worry about breaking the law without even knowing it? Well… you might already be guilty. From fish-related felonies to cemetery do’s and don’ts, Ohio’s legal code has its share of eyebrow-raising rules — and Lorain has a few oddball ordinances of its own. Here are 20 laws that’ll make Continue Reading
Thousands of Meals at Risk: Lorain Children Face Cuts in School Food Programs
By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily Thousands of Lorain students could lose access to free school meals under the Ohio House’s latest budget draft, which slashes funding for hunger assistance and removes key meal support provisions for schools with high poverty rates. One of the most significant changes is the Continue Reading