Fight Breaks Out Between Vermilion Residents and City Construction Workers
A neighborhood dispute turned violent Tuesday morning in Vermilion when two residents clashed with city construction workers in a chaotic confrontation that involved fists, shovels, pepper spray, and even a comment about a gun. Police were dispatched around 8:52 a.m. on April 22 to the 270 block of Roxboro Road, Continue Reading
Over 60 Employers Coming to Elyria for 3rd Annual Career Expo
Elyria, Ohio — Job seekers in Lorain County will have the chance to connect with more than 60 employers during the 3rd Annual Career Expo, hosted by OhioMeansJobs-Lorain County, on Thursday, May 8 at Midway Mall. The event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the mall’s food Continue Reading
Cedar Point Hosts Hiring Party With Free Rides and Food
SANDUSKY, Ohio – Cedar Point is kicking off hiring season with its third annual Jobs Fun Fair this Wednesday, April 23, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the park’s Main Gate. The event promises more than just job applications—candidates hired on the spot will get to enjoy select rides, free Continue Reading
BREAKING: Female Suspect Caught After Shots Fired and Chase Through Lorain
By Lorain Daily Staff A woman is in custody after police say she opened fire near a residential area in Lorain on Monday afternoon, triggering a school lockdown, a large-scale manhunt, and a citywide vehicle pursuit that ended in the parking lot of Lorain City Hall. The incident began around Continue Reading
Police Say Elyria Woman Hit Man in Front of Child Over Messy House
An Elyria woman was arrested Saturday afternoon after police say she hit a man during an argument about the house not being clean enough. According to the Elyria Police Department, officers responded to a 911 call just after 12:30 p.m. on April 19 at a home on Scott Court. When Continue Reading
Lorain Police Chief Under Investigation After Captain Files Complaints and Is Fired
A high-ranking officer in the Lorain Police Department has been fired after filing complaints against the city’s police chief. Now, that same police chief is under internal investigation. This case involves claims of discrimination, retaliation, and misconduct — and it has raised concerns across the city of Lorain. Corey Middlebrooks Continue Reading
Suspect Leaps Headfirst Through Glass During Elyria Police Response
A dramatic scene unfolded Thursday morning at Sycamore Suites in Elyria when a man jumped through a second-story glass window—twice—during an active police response. Just after 11:00 a.m., Elyria Police and EMS were dispatched to the hotel, located on Midway Boulevard, following a 911 call reporting a person who had Continue Reading
Ohio House Cuts Education Budget, Fast-Tracks $600M Stadium Deal
In a rapid legislative session, the Ohio House of Representatives passed a sweeping $61 billion state budget with more than 160 changes—all within a 24-hour period. The speed and scale of the amendments have drawn attention across the state, especially as lawmakers reduced education funding while securing $600 million for Continue Reading
Lorain Man Challenges DUI Conviction Tied to Hemp Use
The Ohio Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of Edward Balmert, a Lorain man convicted of aggravated vehicular assault and DUI after a 2020 crash that injured an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper. The court’s review will focus on whether someone who uses legal hemp can be found Continue Reading
Pope Francis Dies at 88, Vatican Confirms
Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88. The Vatican confirmed that he passed away at 7:35 a.m. local time on Monday, April 21, 2025, in his residence at Domus Sanctae Marthae inside Vatican City. He had been facing serious health problems Continue Reading