Paralyzed Inmate Files $40M Lawsuit Against Lorain Corrections Officer
LORAIN COUNTY — A federal lawsuit seeking $40 million in damages has been filed against a Lorain County corrections officer after an inmate was left paralyzed in a 2023 jailhouse incident. The suit, brought by inmate Jeffrey Fry, alleges that corrections officer Brian Tellier used excessive force while escorting Fry Continue Reading
Lorain High Lockdown Not Tied to Security Threat, District Says
Lorain High School was placed under a Level 2 lockdown late Tuesday morning due to a medical emergency on campus, according to Lorain City Schools. The lockdown, which took place between approximately 10:45 and 11:30 a.m., was implemented to allow emergency responders to reach an individual in need of immediate Continue Reading
Broadway Redesign in Lorain Includes Bike Lanes, Medians, and $3.5M Price Tag
A $3.5 million redesign of Lorain’s Broadway Corridor will reduce traffic lanes and add protected bike lanes, medians, and pedestrian safety upgrades—all fully funded by the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency. The project will not require any financial contribution from the City of Lorain. Continue Reading
Authorities Respond to Multiple Suicide-Related Calls in Lorain County
Police and emergency responders across Lorain County were dispatched to several suicide-related calls over a short period this week, prompting concern among residents and highlighting the ongoing need for mental health support in the region. In Amherst, police responded to a report of a suicidal female whose movements were tracked Continue Reading
Big Lots! Store in Elyria Reopens With New Layout and Merchandise
The Big Lots! store at 825 Cleveland St. in Elyria is reopening to the public this Thursday, May 15, as part of a national relaunch effort announced by Variety Wholesalers Inc. Elyria is one of 132 Big Lots! locations reopening this month across 14 states, following the company’s December 2024 Continue Reading
Free Narcan, Condoms, and Health Supplies Now Available 24/7 in Elyria
ELYRIA — Lorain County’s first harm reduction vending machine is now operating outside Family Planning Services (FPS) in Elyria, providing free, around-the-clock access to essential health and safety supplies. Installed on May 8, 2025, the machine is located at 602 Leona Street and is part of a joint initiative between Continue Reading
City Pays $75K to Resolve Hospital Cavity Search Dispute
By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily | May 13, 2025 LORAIN — The City of Lorain will pay $75,000 to Mercy Health – Lorain to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by the hospital, which alleged the city and county retaliated against the hospital and its doctors for refusing Continue Reading
Group Launches Constitutional Amendment to End Property Taxes
By Erik Jones A citizens group in Ohio has submitted a petition to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office proposing an amendment to the Ohio Constitution that would eliminate all property taxes on real estate in the state. The petition was filed on May 1, 2025, by a group identified as Continue Reading
Elyria Woman Charged with Felony After Armed Break-In and Shooting on East Avenue
ELYRIA — A 32-year-old Elyria woman has been charged with aggravated burglary and using weapons while intoxicated following an early morning shooting on East Avenue that left her with a gunshot wound. According to a press release from the Elyria Police Department, officers responded to a report of a shooting Continue Reading
Lorain Woman Fatally Struck by Train on Leavitt Road
By Erik Jones | April 30, 2025 | Lorain Daily LORAIN — A 64-year-old woman was killed early Wednesday morning after being struck by a train on Leavitt Road between Edith Street and West 21st Street, according to the Lorain Police Department. Officers responded around 1:30 a.m. to reports of Continue Reading