No fentanyl found in Lorain High incident as student recovers
A Lorain High School student is recovering after collapsing on campus May 13 in an incident that prompted a temporary lockdown and fueled widespread speculation online. Despite early rumors, school officials confirmed the medical emergency was not caused by fentanyl. The 10th-grade boy lost consciousness after reportedly ingesting a gummy Continue Reading
Grand Jury to Review Second Lorain Jail Force Case After Officer’s Termination
LORAIN, Ohio — A Lorain County corrections officer has been fired and may face criminal charges after physically fighting an inmate inside a cell during an incident last December, according to Sheriff Jack Hall. Officer Christopher Jackson was terminated on April 21 following an internal investigation by the Lorain County Continue Reading
Plan to Eliminate Property Taxes in Ohio Advances Toward Ballot
COLUMBUS — A proposed constitutional amendment to eliminate property taxes in Ohio has cleared its first legal hurdle. On May 9, 2025, Attorney General Dave Yost certified that the petition titled “Abolishment of Taxes on Real Property” meets state requirements for clarity and accuracy. The amendment would add Section 14 Continue Reading
Paralyzed Inmate Files $40M Lawsuit Against Lorain Corrections Officer
LORAIN COUNTY — A federal lawsuit seeking $40 million in damages has been filed against a Lorain County corrections officer after an inmate was left paralyzed in a 2023 jailhouse incident. The suit, brought by inmate Jeffrey Fry, alleges that corrections officer Brian Tellier used excessive force while escorting Fry Continue Reading
Lorain High Lockdown Not Tied to Security Threat, District Says
Lorain High School was placed under a Level 2 lockdown late Tuesday morning due to a medical emergency on campus, according to Lorain City Schools. The lockdown, which took place between approximately 10:45 and 11:30 a.m., was implemented to allow emergency responders to reach an individual in need of immediate Continue Reading
Broadway Redesign in Lorain Includes Bike Lanes, Medians, and $3.5M Price Tag
A $3.5 million redesign of Lorain’s Broadway Corridor will reduce traffic lanes and add protected bike lanes, medians, and pedestrian safety upgrades—all fully funded by the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency. The project will not require any financial contribution from the City of Lorain. Continue Reading
Authorities Respond to Multiple Suicide-Related Calls in Lorain County
Police and emergency responders across Lorain County were dispatched to several suicide-related calls over a short period this week, prompting concern among residents and highlighting the ongoing need for mental health support in the region. In Amherst, police responded to a report of a suicidal female whose movements were tracked Continue Reading
Free Narcan, Condoms, and Health Supplies Now Available 24/7 in Elyria
ELYRIA — Lorain County’s first harm reduction vending machine is now operating outside Family Planning Services (FPS) in Elyria, providing free, around-the-clock access to essential health and safety supplies. Installed on May 8, 2025, the machine is located at 602 Leona Street and is part of a joint initiative between Continue Reading
Lorain Sports Hall of Fame Celebrates 55 Years of Athletic Legacy
The 55th Annual Lorain Sports Hall of Fame Enshrinement Banquet took place on May 10, 2025, at German’s Villa in Vermilion. A sold-out crowd gathered to honor athletes, coaches, contributors, and one legendary team whose dedication and achievements helped shape Lorain’s proud sports identity. Founded in 1969, the Lorain Sports Continue Reading
Sheffield Lake Man Sentenced in Decade-Long Child Rape Case
Odin J. Rathnam, a Sheffield Lake man and former concertmaster of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, was sentenced to 15 to 30 years in a Pennsylvania state prison on May 8, 2025, after pleading guilty and no contest to 28 counts related to the rape and sexual abuse of a child. Continue Reading