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
Coach Says Program Was Asked to End Mid-Season Amid District Decisions
A local after-school program serving Lorain students was at the center of public comment during a recent Lorain City Schools Board of Education meeting, as a coach and students raised concerns about changes made during the current season. Talia Mena, a coach with the “Girls on the Run” program, told Continue Reading
Elyria Plans to Sell 79 Tasers to Sheriff’s Office for $50,000
ELYRIA — City officials are moving forward with a plan to sell 79 older police tasers and related equipment to the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office for a total of $50,000, following a recent upgrade in department technology. During a committee meeting, officials said the Elyria Police Department recently transitioned from Continue Reading
City Approves Purchase of 10 New Police Vehicles in Emergency Vote
ELYRIA — City officials have approved the purchase of 10 new police vehicles, moving forward with the decision under an emergency clause to avoid potential delays in acquiring the units. The approved purchase includes eight 2025 Ford Explorer police interceptors and two 2026 Ford F-150 trucks. Officials said several of Continue Reading
Elyria Secures $1.28M for Burns Road Sidewalk Project Following Child’s Death
ELYRIA — City officials have secured more than $1.28 million in funding for a major sidewalk and pedestrian safety project along Burns Road and Abbey Road, an effort that comes after the death of a young boy in the area. During a recent committee meeting, officials confirmed the project was Continue Reading
Judge Rules Lorain Defendant Incompetent in Stolen LifeCare Vehicle Case
A Lorain man accused of stealing a LifeCare SUV during an emergency call has been found incompetent to stand trial, with a judge ordering treatment in an effort to restore his ability to face the charges. Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Donna Freeman ruled on April 3 that Tristen Wyatt, Continue Reading
Elyria Schools Continue $9 Million Reduction Plan as Officials Weigh Possible Levy
Elyria City Schools officials provided an update on the district’s ongoing $9 million reduction plan during the April 1 Board of Education meeting, while also signaling that a potential levy could be considered later this year. Treasurer Colleen Aholt told board members that cost-saving measures tied to personnel changes and Continue Reading
Lorain Schools Issue Layoff Notices to 106 Teachers as Cuts Take Effect
Lorain City Schools began issuing layoff notices this week to more than 100 teachers, marking a significant step in previously announced districtwide staffing cuts tied to ongoing budget challenges. According to union leadership, a total of 167 positions are being eliminated across the district, including 106 teaching positions. The majority Continue Reading
Police: Elyria Man Accused of Strangling Friend During Dispute
ELYRIA, Ohio — An Elyria man is facing an assault charge after police say a dispute with a friend escalated into a violent incident that included allegations of strangulation and repeated blows to the head. According to a report from the Elyria Police Department, officers were dispatched around 8:20 p.m. Continue Reading