Commissioners Present Sales Tax Plan to Fund Sheriff Office at First Hearing
Lorain County commissioners held the first of two public hearings Tuesday to discuss a proposed quarter‑percent sales tax increase aimed at funding operations within the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office. The tax proposal, which would appear on the November ballot if approved, is intended to provide a dedicated revenue stream for Continue Reading
“We’re On Our Own”: South Lorain Residents Frustrated After Storm Floods Neighborhoods
Lorain, Ohio — June 18, 2025Following a fast-moving storm on June 17, residents across South Lorain reported significant street flooding and property damage, renewing frustration over long-standing infrastructure issues and limited city response. From Tower Boulevard to East 30th Street, water overtook roads and seeped into homes, reviving memories of Continue Reading
Lorain County Communities Take Part in National “No Kings” Protest Day
Residents across Lorain County are taking part today in the national “No Kings” protest movement, with events scheduled this morning in both Avon and North Ridgeville. The demonstrations are part of a coordinated day of action organized by local groups in response to a military parade being held in Washington, Continue Reading
Military Parade Featuring 6,600 Troops and 150 Vehicles Held in Nation’s Capital
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A large-scale military parade honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States Army is being held Saturday in Washington, D.C., featuring over 6,600 soldiers, more than 150 military vehicles, and dozens of aircraft. The parade is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. and will proceed along Constitution Continue Reading
Elyria Man Arrested After Armed Robbery on Barbra Street
ELYRIA — A 24-year-old Elyria man is in custody after a woman reported being robbed at gunpoint on Barbra Street Friday evening. According to police radio traffic from June 13, 2025, the Elyria Police Department responded to the area after receiving a report that a female had been robbed by Continue Reading
Lorain Man Assaults Officers in Courtroom After Receiving 15-Year Prison Term
A Lorain man physically attacked multiple officers in a courtroom shortly after being sentenced to prison Thusday, prompting a new round of felony charges and injuring at least one deputy. The incident occurred on June 12, 2025, in Lorain County Common Pleas Court, where 42-year-old Andrew N. Davison had just Continue Reading
Fatal Shooting Reported on Pasadena Avenue in Sheffield Lake
Sheffield Lake police and emergency responders were dispatched Thursday afternoon to the 500 block of Pasadena Avenue following a report of a gunshot wound. According to early scanner traffic, EMS units were initially staged but later returned from the scene. A “code white” was issued shortly after, and the coroner Continue Reading
Man Found and Arrested After Baseball Bat Threat and High-Speed Chase
An Elyria man is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday morning on two felony charges stemming from a June 7 incident that began as a reported domestic threat and escalated into a high-speed pursuit through Lorain County. Jay A. Fletcher, 41, was taken into custody on June 10 after an arrest Continue Reading
Witness No-Shows Trial in Attempted Murder Case Against Lorain Man
A Lorain man facing multiple felony charges, including attempted murder and aggravated robbery, was scheduled to begin trial this week in Lorain County Common Pleas Court. However, proceedings were unexpectedly halted when a key witness failed to appear in court. Andrew N. Davison, 42, was indicted last July on six Continue Reading
Two Lorain Residents Plead Guilty in 2022 Vermilion Overdose Death
Two Lorain residents have pleaded guilty in connection with the May 2022 overdose death of a Vermilion man, court records from Lorain County Common Pleas Court show. Tyler Wayne Fox, 25, and Abigail Suzanne Link, 25, both of West 20th Street in Lorain, were indicted on October 27, 2022, on Continue Reading