Lorain City Schools Board Approves Donations, New Contracts, and Policy Updates
LORAIN — The Lorain City Schools Board of Education met on September 8, 2025, at Lorain High School, where board members approved new contracts, personnel changes, policy updates, and significant donations aimed at supporting students, programs, and district operations. Donations Top $13,000 Treasurer’s reports highlighted more than $13,000 in new Continue Reading
Lorain School Bus Involved in Accident; No Injuries Reported
Lorain, Ohio — September 9, 2025 According to a report by WOIO Channel 19, a Lorain City Schools bus was involved in a crash Tuesday afternoon after a car allegedly ran a stop sign and collided with the bus. The accident happened around 3:20 p.m. near 112 West 18th Street Continue Reading
Serious Injury Crash on Ohio Turnpike in Brownhelm Township
Brownhelm Township, Ohio — September 9, 2025 The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Milan Post is investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on the Ohio Turnpike near milepost 137 in Brownhelm Township, Lorain County, at approximately 8:22 a.m. Tuesday. According to investigators, a 2025 Jeep Compass operated by Nian Zhuang, Continue Reading
Criticism Isn’t Violence — It’s Democracy
Editorial Commentary Public discourse in our communities is shifting, and not in a good way. In recent months, we’ve seen a troubling trend where personal feelings and political positioning are being used to redefine what counts as “violence.” If we’re not careful, this framing will erode citizens’ rights to speak, Continue Reading
Lorain Police Leadership Promotions to Take Effect September 15
LORAIN — The City of Lorain is preparing for a series of leadership changes within the police department as Deputy Chief Michael Failing is set to be officially promoted to Chief of Police during the September 15 City Council meeting at 6 p.m. Failing, who has been serving in his Continue Reading
City of Lorain Hosts Patriot Day Police vs. Fire Softball Game
LORAIN, OH — The City of Lorain is bringing the community together for a night of fun, food, and friendly competition during this year’s Patriot Day Police vs. Fire Softball Game on Wednesday, September 10, at The Pipe Yard. The event begins with a Home Run Derby at 6 p.m., Continue Reading
Community Rallies After Neglected Dog Found Tied to a Tree at Mill Hollow
VERMILION, OH — A severely neglected and emaciated dog was rescued at Mill Hollow this week after being discovered tied to a tree by a passerby around 10:30 a.m. The dog, now named Willow, was found dehydrated, matted, and frightened. According to Multiple Breed Rescue (MBR), the finder acted quickly, Continue Reading
Authorities Investigate Fatal Hit-Skip Crash of Lorain Woman on Ohio 2 Near SR 60
VERMILION TWP — Authorities are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-skip crash that occurred early Sunday morning on State Route 2 near State Route 60 in Vermilion Township. According to the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened around 3:15 a.m. in the westbound lanes of SR 2 between the Erie-Lorain Continue Reading
OP-ED: Trading Liberty for Safety Is a Dangerous Path for Lorain
“Those who would give up essential Liberty to purchase a little temporary Safety deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.”— Benjamin Franklin At Monday’s Lorain City Council meeting, City Treasurer Terry Soto voiced what many residents feel: “I am a resident too, and I’m tired of hearing about the First Amendment, Second Continue Reading
Elyria Police Officer Involved In Motor Vehicle Accident Tuesday
Photo: Scene at Rt. 57 and Grafton Rd Tuesday afternoon. During the 3 PM hour tuesday afternoon, an Elyria police officer was responding to a call while going south on Route 57 near Grafton Road. At the intersection the cruiser collided with a newer model Honda Pilot SUV. Elyria police, Continue Reading