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A federal judge has officially struck down a new Ohio law that would have made kids under 16 get their parents’ permission to use social media. The law, known as the Social Media Parental Notification Act, was part of a larger state budget passed in July 2023. It was supposed Continue Reading

By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily Lorain County, OH — The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam after a recent incident involving one of their own employees. According to an official press release issued on April 17, 2025, a scammer called the employee using a Continue Reading

By Erik Jones The Golden Corral buffet in Elyria has reportedly closed its doors for good, leaving both employees and customers in shock. Despite the restaurant appearing open and busy as recently as this week, multiple staff members have confirmed the sudden and permanent shutdown, which came without public notice Continue Reading

By Erik Jones Lorain officials are preparing to host a public town hall in response to a recent surge in violent crime across the city. The event, organized by City Councilman at Large Tony Dimacchia, will take place Tuesday, April 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Lorain High School Continue Reading

By Erik Jones AMHERST, Ohio — A 13-year-old is facing a felonious assault charge after a violent group attack at Grace Sprenger Memorial Park on Sunday, April 13. Four other teens, also between the ages of 13 and 15, have been charged with obstructing official business and unruly juvenile behavior Continue Reading

By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily During a recent city council meeting in Lorain, trash and cleanup delays dominated the discussion. As council members reviewed department updates and fiscal reports, the conversation shifted to an issue that’s been building across neighborhoods: illegal dumping, trash left out for extended periods, and Continue Reading

By Erik Jones, Editor In April 2025, President Donald Trump signed a new executive order aimed at lowering the cost of prescription drugs in the United States. While the changes apply nationally, many in Lorain, Ohio are asking what this could mean for their families, their healthcare providers, and their Continue Reading

By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily | April 16, 2025 In a city already reeling from recent gun violence, a drive-by prank involving toy water bead guns has left Lorain residents shaken and outraged. The incident, which occurred earlier this week, involved individuals firing water beads from toy guns at Continue Reading

By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily The money saved for over 500,000 teachers in Ohio is at the center of a growing scandal. The State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) manages about $100 billion for current and retired educators. But recent reports show serious concerns about how that money is being Continue Reading

By Erik Jones, Lorain Daily Lorain police have made an arrest in connection to the deadly double shooting that shook the city just days ago. On Monday, April 14, 21-year-old Willie Demarr Gaddy Jr., of Lorain, was taken into custody and booked into the Lorain County Jail on one count Continue Reading