Lorain Fire Crews Battle Heavy Fire on South Side, Cause Under Investigation
LORAIN — Fire crews responded to a heavily involved house fire on the city’s south side, where crews were able to quickly bring the blaze under control and prevent further spread. According to the Lorain Fire Department, suppression crews initiated a transitional attack upon arrival. That strategy allowed firefighters to Continue Reading
Man Arrested After Child Abduction and Vehicle Theft in Elyria
ELYRIA — A man is in custody after police say he abducted a six-year-old child and stole a vehicle following an argument Friday morning. Officers with the Elyria Police Department were dispatched around 11:11 a.m. on April 3 to the Friendship Gas Station on Beechwood Drive for a reported child Continue Reading
Student Faces Multiple Charges After Gun Incident at Elyria High
ELYRIA — A lockdown at Elyria High School Friday led to the arrest of a 17-year-old student after police say a handgun was brought onto school property. According to Elyria Police, a School Resource Officer received information around 11:55 a.m. regarding a potential threat involving a high school student. The Continue Reading
Elyria High Lockdown Issued After Threat Student Flees and Is Captured by Police
ELYRIA — Elyria High School was placed on lockdown Thursday after a reported threat involving a student prompted a police response, according to the Elyria Police Department. Police said a School Resource Officer received information around 11:55 a.m. regarding a potential threat involving a high school student. The officer responded Continue Reading
School Districts Report Major Financial Losses During Lorain County Budget Meeting
LORAIN — School districts across Lorain County reported significant financial losses and growing concerns about future funding during a recent meeting of the Lorain County Budget Commission, where officials reviewed school budgets for the upcoming fiscal period. The meeting, held as part of the county’s annual budget process, brought together Continue Reading
Lorain Council Approves 2026 Budget With $2.7 Million Shortfall
LORAIN — Lorain City Council approved the city’s 2026 budget during a special meeting Monday, passing the measure ahead of a required deadline while acknowledging a projected $2.7 million shortfall tied largely to the city’s utility fund. The budget ordinance covers city expenses from January 1 through December 31, 2026, Continue Reading
Police Seize Cash, Savings Bonds, Luxury Items in Elyria Drug Trafficking Case
ELYRIA — A Pennsylvania man was arrested early March 27 following a drug investigation at a hotel on Midway Boulevard, according to police and court records. Frank Nicholas, 41, of Philadelphia, was taken into custody at the Sycamore Suites, located at 621 Midway Blvd., after officers conducted an investigation that Continue Reading
Man Charged With Aggravated Burglary, Multiple Felonies After Elyria Assault, Victim Lost Consciousness
ELYRIA — A Lorain man is facing multiple felony charges following a reported early morning assault at a home on Franklin Avenue, according to Elyria police. Officers were dispatched at approximately 5:26 a.m. on March 27 to the 200 block of Franklin Avenue for a domestic violence complaint. Dispatchers advised Continue Reading
Lorain County Secures Site for Future Wastewater Facility in Vermilion
VERMILION — Lorain County has taken a key step toward developing a future wastewater facility with the purchase of land in Vermilion, positioning the county for long-term infrastructure planning in the western portion of the region. County commissioners recently approved the acquisition of two parcels with frontage on Brownhelm Station Continue Reading
Amherst Moves Forward With First Responder Drone Program
Amherst City Council approved an ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation for the city to participate in the Drones for First Responders program. The ordinance, listed as A-26-15, was passed as an emergency measure, allowing it to take effect immediately. City Continue Reading