LORAIN, OH — Wednesday, July 23, 2025 — Three Lorain police officers were shot Wednesday afternoon in what Elyria Police Chief Jim Welsh described as an “ambush” during a press conference held following the incident. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. According to Chief Welsh, Lorain officers were Continue Reading

LORAIN, OH — A large-scale law enforcement response unfolded Wednesday afternoon after shots were fired at officers in Lorain, leaving three officers injured and leading to the arrest of a suspect. The incident occurred near Missouri Avenue and River Bend Drive. Police scanner traffic indicated that an individual armed with Continue Reading

Lorain, OH — City Council is considering a revised ordinance that would make keeping chickens and other farm animals within city limits a jailable offense. The proposed update to the city’s code would explicitly prohibit residents from housing farm animals—including chickens, goats, and horses—in residential areas. Violators could face a Continue Reading

LORAIN, OH – The City of Lorain has retained outside legal counsel in the case against Police Sergeant Eric Rivera, who was involved in an off-duty crash earlier this year while driving a city-owned vehicle. According to city documents, the Law Director’s office submitted a request to the Board of Continue Reading

Advocate Submits Civil Rights Ordinances, Calls for Inclusive Future LORAIN, OH — Local activist Brandon West appeared before Lorain City Council on July 21 to formally introduce two proposed ordinances aimed at protecting LGBTQIA+ residents from discrimination in housing, employment, and public services. West’s proposals were also submitted via email Continue Reading

Elyria, Ohio — A Lorain County jury has found Henry Spooner IV guilty on multiple charges in connection with the 2022 shooting death of Jordan Flanigan. On the evening of October 27, 2022, Elyria Police officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 1800 block of Middle Avenue around 7:46 Continue Reading

Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath and a pioneer of heavy metal music, has died at the age of 76. His family confirmed the news in a statement released Tuesday, saying he passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. Osbourne, born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham, England, rose Continue Reading

ELYRIA, OH — A 6-year-old child was hospitalized earlier this year after ingesting THC-infused gummies, prompting a months-long investigation that has now led to criminal charges. According to a press release issued by the Elyria Police Department, emergency crews were called to Tiny Town Childcare on Cleveland Street on February Continue Reading

ELYRIA — A months-long search for wanted fugitive Donte Jamar Parker II came to an end Friday when Elyria Police officers took him into custody following a dramatic foot pursuit across the Black River. Just before noon on July 18, officers responded to a reported sighting of Parker near Riverside Continue Reading

ELYRIA, OH — Lorain County Corrections Officer Brian Tellier surrendered to authorities Friday morning after a grand jury indicted him on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges. Tellier was processed at the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office and later transferred to the Erie County Jail. He is being held on a $135,000 Continue Reading