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

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

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

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

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

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

ELYRIA — At Thursday’s Lorain County Commissioners meeting, three young artists took center stage — and the community’s heart — as they were recognized for their winning entries in the Keep Lorain County Beautiful Billboard Design Contest. Sixth grader Madeline Parobek of St. Jude School, fifth grader Sadie Ballinger of Continue Reading

ELYRIA — Lorain County Commissioners have approved a new $5 motor vehicle license fee aimed at unlocking millions of dollars in state infrastructure funding. The decision came during the board’s May 9 meeting and was presented as a strategic move to maximize returns for local road and bridge projects. The Continue Reading

ELYRIA, OHIO — A 15-year-old male student is facing felony charges following a May 9 incident at Eastern Heights Middle School involving the intentional ignition of a school-issued Chromebook — an act police say is tied to a dangerous social media trend known as the “Chromebook Challenge.” According to the Continue Reading

LORAIN, OH — May 8, 2025 — The Lorain Police Department marked a milestone week with the promotion of a seasoned officer and the addition of five new recruits to its expanding force. Lt. Bryant Halsey Promoted Officer Bryant Halsey has been promoted to the rank of Police Lieutenant, recognizing Continue Reading