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Lorain City Council spent much of its September 15 meeting focused on how to handle the city’s growing short-term rental market. The issue came up after residents raised concerns about disruptive late-night parties and properties operating without permits. Councilwoman Sylvia Duvall asked whether new laws were needed to regulate short-term Continue Reading

LORAIN: The Lorain Port and Finance Authority held a groundbreaking Monday at Black River Landing to launch construction of a new permanent amphitheater. Executive Director Tiffany McClelland said the project has been years in the making and timed to replace the existing stage at the end of its lifespan. She Continue Reading

One of Lorain’s most beloved gathering places is marking a major milestone. Skate World, the roller rink on West Erie Avenue, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and city leaders took time during Monday’s council meeting to honor the achievement. Councilwoman Mary Springowski read a proclamation recognizing the rink Continue Reading

Lorain’s new Police Chief Michael Failing was officially sworn in Monday evening during the Sept. 15 City Council meeting. Mayor Jack Bradley administered the oath of office before a packed council chamber filled with family, colleagues, and officers from the Lorain Police Department as well as neighboring agencies, including the Continue Reading

The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the community about a phone scam that has recently surfaced in the area. According to reports, several residents have received calls from individuals claiming they missed a court appearance and that warrants had been issued for their arrest. In at least one case, Continue Reading

Lorain City Schools received an overall rating of 2 stars out of 5 on the 2025 Ohio School Report Card, a mark that means the district “needs support to meet state standards.” The rating reflects a slight decline from last year’s 2.5-star score and places Lorain among the lowest-performing districts Continue Reading

Elyria police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Monday morning, September 15, at the intersection of State Route 57 and Cleveland Street. Officers were called to the scene around 6:38 a.m., where a vehicle had struck a pedestrian in the crosswalk. Lifecare EMS responded and transported the victim, Continue Reading

Video: Crews staged at the property of the initial call at 11175 Oberlin Rd. In the late evening hours, Thursday, Lorain County Fire, Lorain County Sheriff’s Office and Amherst Police Department responded to 11175 Oberlin Rd. for a report of a missing paraglider on the property. While responding to the Continue Reading

Rebecca Campbell, the current wife of Jeffrey Hung, has filed a civil lawsuit against his former wife, Michelle Hung, in Lorain County Court of Common Pleas. The case, assigned to Judge Chris Cook, was filed Thursday by Campbell’s attorney Michael Wilson of Gemelas, Wilson, Merrill & Fritz Co., LPA. Rebecca Continue Reading

Lorain County Commissioners met Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 3:30 p.m., with Commissioners Redell, Moore, and Gallagher present. The board approved a series of financial items and took action on contracts, stormwater management, and sewer delinquencies. The meeting opened with routine approvals of investments, appropriations, transfers, advances, requisitions, travel, and bills. Continue Reading