National Weather Service Says Meteor Likely Cause of Northeast Ohio Boom
A loud boom reported across multiple communities in northeast Ohio Tuesday morning may have been caused by a meteor, according to the National Weather Service. Residents from Sandusky to the east side of Cleveland reported hearing a sudden, powerful noise, with some saying they felt homes or buildings shake. The Continue Reading
Police Identify 25-Year-Old Man Killed in Elyria Shooting
Police have identified the man who died following an early morning shooting in Elyria over the weekend. According to the Elyria Police Department, the victim has been identified as Nicholas Burkholder, 25, of Elyria. Burkholder died after a shooting that occurred during the early morning hours of March 15 in Continue Reading
Larkmoor Elementary Placed on Temporary Lockdown Monday
Lorain City Schools says Larkmoor Elementary School was placed on a temporary lockdown Monday, March 16, after a situation in the surrounding area required a police presence nearby. District officials said the school entered lockdown out of an abundance of caution while the situation outside the building was being assessed. Continue Reading
Elyria Man Receives No Jail Time After Guilty Plea to 24 Felony Counts in Child Exploitation Case
An Elyria man who pleaded guilty to 24 felony charges involving sexually explicit material depicting minors will not serve time in jail. Austin Baker, 23, of Elyria, was sentenced March 6 in Lorain County Common Pleas Court after entering a guilty plea in the case. Baker had been charged with Continue Reading
Man Dead After Early Morning Shooting in Elyria, Police Say
A 25-year-old man has died following an early morning shooting in Elyria that is now under investigation by the Elyria Police Department. Officers were dispatched around 2:50 a.m. Sunday, March 15, to the area of 16th Street near Middle Avenue after receiving a report of a shooting. Shortly after the Continue Reading
Woman Arrested After Venting Frustration on Jeep During Vehicle Purchase Dispute
An Elyria woman was arrested Tuesday, March 4, after striking a vehicle with a piece of metal during a dispute connected to a vehicle purchase. Officers were dispatched around 4:21 p.m. to the 1000 block of Barbara Street for a reported disturbance. When officers arrived, they spoke with a person Continue Reading
From Motel to Home: How Local Residents Helped a 73-Year-Old Start Over
At 73, He Was Facing Homelessness. Then the Community Stepped In. Just weeks ago, Dale did not know where he would be sleeping from one night to the next. Today, at 73 years old, he has a key to his own apartment. Dale had been living with and caring for Continue Reading
Elyria Man Faces Felony After Allegedly Preventing 911 Call in Domestic Incident
ELYRIA, Ohio — An Elyria man is facing a felony charge following a reported domestic incident Wednesday evening in which police say a 911 call was allegedly prevented. According to an Elyria Police Department report, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Columbus Street at approximately Continue Reading
Dogs Found Tethered Outdoors With Frozen Water During Winter Storm, Removed After Investigation
Eleven dogs were removed from a Grafton property on January 24, 2026, following an investigation by the Humane Investigations Department of the Friendship Animal Protective League, with assistance from the Lorain County Sheriff’s Department. According to FAPL, humane agents executed a search warrant at the property after receiving reports concerning Continue Reading
Food Desert Debate Emerges Over Future of Former Apples Market
LORAIN — Residents and city officials raised concerns this week that a proposed zoning change for the former Apples Market site on Meister Road could create a food desert in central Lorain. The discussion took place during a Ward 3 town hall meeting held Thursday evening at Grace Community Church, Continue Reading