Online Gambling Bills in Ohio May Violate State Constitution

COLUMBUS, OH — Two bills introduced in the Ohio General Assembly aim to legalize online casino gambling, but legal experts say the measures may conflict with the state’s constitution, which strictly limits how and where gambling can occur. House Bill 298, introduced by Representatives Brian Stewart and Marilyn John, and Continue Reading

Simultaneous Stabbing and Crash Draw Full Emergency Response in Lorain

LORAIN, OH — Emergency crews in Lorain responded to two unrelated incidents that occurred within minutes of each other Friday night, stretching police, fire, and EMS resources across the city’s west side. Shortly before 10 p.m., Lorain police were dispatched to West Erie Avenue for reports of a stabbing. According Continue Reading

Lorain County Deputies Seize Boat, Arrest Man on Drug Charges During Black River Stop

LORAIN COUNTY, OH — A watercraft safety check conducted Thursday evening on the Black River resulted in the arrest of a North Ridgeville man and the seizure of a boat, according to the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office. Cory Alexander Funk, 36, was taken into custody by deputies with the Sheriff’s Continue Reading

Video Shows Lorain Man Allegedly Threatening to ‘Smoke’ Victims, Now Held Without Bond

LORAIN, OH — A 21-year-old Lorain man is being held without bond after police say surveillance video captured him making violent threats during an incident at a Middle Avenue apartment on Thursday evening. According to a patrol report, officers from the Elyria Police Department responded to the apartment complex around Continue Reading

Police Activity Closes Part of West Erie Avenue in Lorain After Incident at Dollar General

LORAIN, OH — A large police presence temporarily shut down part of West Erie Avenue on Wednesday morning following a reported incident at the Dollar General store involving a knife. The call came in shortly before 9 a.m., prompting a rapid and coordinated response. According to radio transmissions, officers were Continue Reading

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