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
Vermilion Teacher Indicted for Felony Gambling, Corruption, and Money Laundering
Kristina Edmison, a teacher at Vermilion High School, has been indicted on 23 criminal charges, including felony counts of gambling, money laundering, and corruption. Prosecutors allege she was part of a multi-year illegal gambling operation involving unlicensed slot machines and the misuse of nonprofit bingo licenses. A Cuyahoga County grand Continue Reading
I’m on the Ballot—But Can’t Vote”: Lorain Candidate Says System Is Broken
By Erik Jones Aaron Knapp is running as a Republican for Lorain City Council’s Sixth Ward. He’s on the November ballot—but when he went to vote in the May primary, he says he was told he couldn’t get a Republican ballot. Now, he’s raising concerns about how Ohio’s voting system Continue Reading
Lorain Schools End DEI Programming to Comply with Federal Guidelines
By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily Lorain City Schools has certified compliance with a recent federal directive requiring the end of certain Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in order to maintain eligibility for federal funding. The decision was made unanimously by the school board following an hour-long executive session Continue Reading
Loose Dogs Allegedly Kill Family Cat, Attempt to Charge Children on Elyria Avenue
By Erik Jones A disturbing incident on Elyria Avenue in Lorain has left a family grieving the loss of their cat and community members shaken. According to multiple eyewitness statements posted online, two loose dogs entered private property, attempted to charge at children, and killed a pet cat in front Continue Reading
Lorain Man Seen Hitting Dog on Lead From Sidewalk — Debate Erupts Over Who Crossed the Line
By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily A video that circulated across Lorain social media has triggered strong reactions and sparked a wider debate: Did a man go too far by striking a dog from the public sidewalk, or was he acting in self-defense? The video, now removed but screen-recorded by Continue Reading
Blotter Report: Domestic Disputes, Drug Calls, and Suspicious Activity
From drug overdoses and domestic disputes to vehicle crashes and break-in attempts, Lorain police were kept busy this past week. Between April 11 and 17, officers responded to a wide range of incidents, including multiple assault calls, suspected drug activity, traffic accidents, mental health emergencies, and reports of suspicious behavior Continue Reading