Proposed 65-Acre Annexation from Amherst Township to Elyria Draws Resident Concerns ELYRIA — A proposed annexation of more than 65 acres from Amherst Township into the city of Elyria is moving forward, drawing concern from nearby residents who say the potential development could significantly change the character of the area. Continue Reading

A recent ruling from the Ohio Supreme Court is expected to have wide-reaching implications for cities and taxpayers across the state, including in Lorain, Elyria, Amherst, and Vermilion. In a decision released this week, the court reaffirmed that local governments remain protected from many lawsuits tied to employee actions, as Continue Reading

The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office has introduced its first mounted unit horse in decades, marking the return of a policing strategy not seen locally since the 1960s. The announcement was made Wednesday by Jack M. Hall, who said the addition of the horse represents both a public safety upgrade and Continue Reading

Lorain County Commissioners approved a new airport improvement contract Tuesday while also addressing ongoing questions about the future of the Lorain County Regional Airport. The board unanimously approved a $60,560 agreement with The Mannik & Smith Group to develop improvement plans for Phase III of the airport’s main apron rehabilitation Continue Reading

COLUMBUS — As early voting begins ahead of Ohio’s May primary election, the Ohio Education Association (OEA) has announced its endorsement of State Representative Allison Russo in the race for Ohio Secretary of State. The endorsement was described as unanimous and was made by OEA members serving on the organization’s Continue Reading