Sheriff’s Office Uses New Concealed Device as Option for High-Risk Court Cases
ELYRIA — The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office has recently introduced the use of a concealed electronic restraint device in certain high-risk cases as an alternative to visible shackles in the courtroom, according to Corrections Inspector General Ryan Kolegar. The device, worn on a defendant’s leg and hidden under clothing, is Continue Reading
Council Upholds Rejection of Controversial Sugar Ridge Development After Failed Delay Vote
A proposed residential subdivision on Sugar Ridge Road will not move forward in its current form after city council upheld the planning commission’s decision following a failed attempt to delay the matter Monday night. The project, known as the Heron Ridge subdivision, was previously brought before the planning commission, where Continue Reading
Council Reviews $1.5M Skatepark Bid as Timeline and Funding Questions Emerge
Lorain City Council is reviewing a proposed $1.5 million contract for a new skatepark, with questions surrounding the project’s timeline, funding deadlines, and elements of the bidding process. Council voted to send the proposal to committee for further review, reflecting a divided stance among members on whether the project is Continue Reading
Elyria Approves $5.2 Million for Chestnut Commons Connector Project
The City of Elyria has approved up to $5.2 million in financing for a major infrastructure project known as the Chestnut Commons Connector. City Council passed legislation during the April 20 meeting authorizing the issuance and sale of notes in anticipation of bonds to help fund a portion of the Continue Reading
Elyria Launching $100,000 Program to Help Residents Pay for HVAC, Water Heater Repairs
The City of Elyria is launching a new $100,000 program aimed at helping residents cover the cost of emergency home repairs, specifically for heating, cooling, and hot water systems. City officials announced the program during the April 20 City Council meeting, stating that the funding will be used to reimburse Continue Reading
Elyria Police Respond to Reported Shooting, Incident Determined to Be Swatting Call
Elyria police responded to a reported shooting in a residential neighborhood after a 911 call from a child claimed his father had just shot his mother, according to information circulating locally and initial dispatch details. Multiple units were sent to the area near Winthrop as officers treated the call as Continue Reading
Loaded Gun Drops From Suspect During Traffic Stop, Police Say
A routine traffic stop in Elyria early Saturday morning led to multiple felony charges after police say a loaded firearm fell from a suspect during the encounter. According to a police report, the stop occurred around midnight on April 18 in the area of Lake Avenue and Cascade Street. Officers Continue Reading
What Is the ‘Senior Assassin’ Game? Why You Might See It in Your Neighborhood
A game played by high school seniors across the country is drawing increased attention this spring, with police departments in multiple states issuing warnings about how it can appear to the public. The game, commonly known as “Senior Assassin,” is a long-standing tradition among graduating students. Participants are assigned a Continue Reading
Lorain City Schools Not Participating in New Ohio Attendance Dashboard
A new statewide tool designed to track student attendance in near real time has launched in Ohio, but Lorain City Schools are not currently participating in the system. The dashboard, announced by the Ohio Department of Health in partnership with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, provides weekly updates Continue Reading
Lorain Man Arrested After Fentanyl, Cocaine Seized in $185K Drug Raid
A Lorain man is in custody after police executed a search warrant that led to the seizure of large quantities of suspected fentanyl and cocaine, according to the Lorain Police Department. The operation took place during the early afternoon hours of April 15, 2026, when members of the department’s Narcotics Continue Reading