Amherst Board Moves Forward With May Levy as District Submits State-Required Reduction Plan
AMHERST – The Amherst Exempted Village Schools Board of Education used its December board meeting to move forward with placing a five-year 0.75 percent earned school district income tax levy on the May 2026 ballot. The action comes as the district completes a state-required precaution plan outlining millions in reductions Continue Reading
Elyria Woman Faces Multiple Felonies After Admitting Drugs Were Hidden Inside Her Body
ELYRIA — An Elyria woman is facing multiple felony charges after police reported she admitted to concealing crack cocaine inside her body during a traffic stop that led to her arrest on an outstanding warrant. According to Elyria Police Department records, Heather L. Anderson, 38, was arrested at approximately 4:13 Continue Reading
Amherst Man Charged With OVI After Vehicle Strikes Pedestrian, Kills Dog
Amherst police are investigating a vehicle versus pedestrian crash that occurred Saturday afternoon and resulted in serious injuries to a local resident and the death of a dog. According to a media release from the Amherst Police Department, officers were dispatched to the area of Rome Beauty Drive and North Continue Reading
Elyria Man Arrested After Narcotics Raid Uncovers Cocaine, Firearms, Stolen Vehicle
ELYRIA — An Elyria man is facing multiple felony charges following a narcotics investigation that led to the seizure of cocaine, firearms, cash, and a stolen vehicle, according to information released by the Elyria Police Department. On December 12, 2025, members of the Elyria Police Department Special Response Team executed Continue Reading
Ohio Turnpike Toll Rates Set to Increase January 1, 2026
BEREA — Toll rates on the Ohio Turnpike will increase by 2.7 percent beginning January 1, 2026, continuing a multi-year schedule of toll adjustments approved by the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission. According to the Commission, E-ZPass customers will continue to receive discounted rates compared to motorists who pay by Continue Reading
Cold Weather Advisory Prompts Sheriff’s Office Partnership With Gathering Hope House
LORAIN COUNTY — With a multi-day cold snap expected to begin Friday night and continue through Tuesday afternoon, the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office is working to support residents who may struggle during dangerous temperatures. Major A. J. Torres and Corrections Sergeant Chelsea Irish visited Gathering Hope House earlier this week Continue Reading
Livestreaming Debate Signals Larger Transparency Concerns in Lorain
LORAIN — Lorain City Council’s latest committee meeting revealed deep divisions over transparency, public access, and how tightly the city should control its own chambers. The discussion unfolded during the Police, Fire and Legislative Committee meeting on Monday, which was scheduled for a routine review of the city’s Rules of Continue Reading
Big Contract Decisions and a State Award at Amherst City Council Meeting
The Amherst City Council met on November 24, 2025, and handled several important items that will affect city workers, the police and fire departments, and local rules. The meeting also brought good news for the city’s finances. Amherst Receives State Auditor’s Award Representatives from the Ohio Auditor of State visited Continue Reading
When the Cost of Living Pushes People to the Edge
ELYRIA – Police recently arrested a young Elyria woman after Walmart reported several thefts over the past few weeks. The value of the items totaled just over $1,200. The arrest was filed as a felony under Ohio law. The details behind the case tell a larger story that many families Continue Reading
Lorain man arrested after allegedly pouring gasoline around home during domestic dispute
Elyria police arrested a 20-year-old Lorain man on Monday after he allegedly poured gasoline around the outside of a home during a domestic dispute with his pregnant partner. The incident occurred on December 8 around 4 p.m. on the 100 block of Spruce Street. According to the police report, officers Continue Reading