Who’s Paying for Child Support Enforcement in Lorain? The $2.5M Deal You Should Know About
By Erik Jones, Editor During the April 8, 2025 meeting, the Lorain County Commissioners approved more than $2.5 million in service contracts to support the county’s child support enforcement operations through partnerships with local legal and court agencies. The agreements, effective retroactively from January 1 through December 31, 2025, outline Continue Reading
Victim Named in Tower Boulevard Homicide—What We Know So Far
By Erik Jones, EditorApril 13, 2025 | Lorain Daily A 21-year-old man has been identified as the victim in a deadly shooting that took place Friday evening on Tower Boulevard in Lorain, Ohio. On April 11, around 5:20 p.m., Lorain Police were called to the 1800 block of Tower Blvd. Continue Reading
WHERE TO WATCH APRIL’S PINK MICROMOON IN LORAIN COUNTY
By Erik Jones, Editor – Lorain Daily Skywatchers in Lorain County are in for a celestial treat this weekend as April’s full moon, known as the Pink Moon, rises on Saturday, April 12, at 8:22 p.m. While it won’t actually appear pink, the moon will be glowing at its biggest Continue Reading
Mega Millions Just Got Bigger — But Will Lorain Pay More to Play?
By Erik Jones, Editor A major overhaul has arrived for Mega Millions — one of the most popular lottery games in the U.S. — and Lorain residents may soon find themselves weighing whether the changes make the game more exciting, or just more expensive. As of April 8, 2025, a Continue Reading
The 10 Most Shocking Lorain Crimes Of The Last 50 Years
Below is a compilation of ten of the most shocking and notorious crimes that have shaken the city of Lorain, Ohio (and greater Lorain County) over the past 50 years. Each case is summarized with key details, outcomes, and the public reaction, along with citations to original news and police Continue Reading
20 Weird or Forgotten Laws in Ohio (And a Few Right Here in Lorain)
Ever worry about breaking the law without even knowing it? Well… you might already be guilty. From fish-related felonies to cemetery do’s and don’ts, Ohio’s legal code has its share of eyebrow-raising rules — and Lorain has a few oddball ordinances of its own. Here are 20 laws that’ll make Continue Reading
Thousands of Meals at Risk: Lorain Children Face Cuts in School Food Programs
By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily Thousands of Lorain students could lose access to free school meals under the Ohio House’s latest budget draft, which slashes funding for hunger assistance and removes key meal support provisions for schools with high poverty rates. One of the most significant changes is the Continue Reading
Could Lorain Residents Be Impacted by Federal Social Security ‘Death’ Designation Policy?
New Immigration Strategy Sparks National Debate and Local Questions By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily A newly revealed federal immigration strategy has triggered concern and confusion nationwide — and now, some are asking what it could mean for communities like Lorain. According to a recent New York Times report, the Continue Reading
City Officials Respond to Bridge Fears — But What’s Really Next for East 28th Street?
By Erik Jones, Lorain Daily A Video That Sparked Concern A rusted, dripping bridge in Lorain is at the center of growing public concern. In early 2024, local resident Phillip L. Kimbro recorded a video of the East 28th Street railroad bridge showing heavy corrosion, water leaks, and peeling concrete. Continue Reading
Lorain Launches STNA Program at High School—A County First
LORAIN, OHIO — Lorain City Schools is taking a bold step to expand career readiness for its students with the launch of a new STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant) program at Lorain High School—making it the only high school in Lorain County to offer such training outside of JVS. The Continue Reading