Felonious Assault Charges Follow Group Attack in Amherst
By Erik Jones AMHERST, Ohio — A 13-year-old is facing a felonious assault charge after a violent group attack at Grace Sprenger Memorial Park on Sunday, April 13. Four other teens, also between the ages of 13 and 15, have been charged with obstructing official business and unruly juvenile behavior Continue Reading
Frustration Mounts Over Trash and Delayed Cleanups Across Lorain Neighborhoods
By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily During a recent city council meeting in Lorain, trash and cleanup delays dominated the discussion. As council members reviewed department updates and fiscal reports, the conversation shifted to an issue that’s been building across neighborhoods: illegal dumping, trash left out for extended periods, and Continue Reading
Cheaper Meds for Lorain? Unpacking the Truth Behind Trump’s Drug Order
By Erik Jones, Editor In April 2025, President Donald Trump signed a new executive order aimed at lowering the cost of prescription drugs in the United States. While the changes apply nationally, many in Lorain, Ohio are asking what this could mean for their families, their healthcare providers, and their Continue Reading
Drive-By Prank in Lorain Sparks Outrage After Gun-Like Toy Causes Real Damage
By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily | April 16, 2025 In a city already reeling from recent gun violence, a drive-by prank involving toy water bead guns has left Lorain residents shaken and outraged. The incident, which occurred earlier this week, involved individuals firing water beads from toy guns at Continue Reading
Who’s Watching the Teachers’ Money? Ohio Pension Board in Hot Water
By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily The money saved for over 500,000 teachers in Ohio is at the center of a growing scandal. The State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) manages about $100 billion for current and retired educators. But recent reports show serious concerns about how that money is being Continue Reading
Arrest Made in Tower Boulevard Double Homicide—Here’s What We Know So Far
By Erik Jones, Lorain Daily Lorain police have made an arrest in connection to the deadly double shooting that shook the city just days ago. On Monday, April 14, 21-year-old Willie Demarr Gaddy Jr., of Lorain, was taken into custody and booked into the Lorain County Jail on one count Continue Reading
Elyria Man Pleads Guilty to Child Molestation and Pornography Charges
By Erik Jones, Editor An Elyria man has pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges related to the sexual abuse and exploitation of children, according to court records and local news sources. Eugene Arroyo, 62, entered a guilty plea in Lorain County Common Pleas Court to four counts of pandering obscenity Continue Reading
E-Check Repeal Proposal Could End Emissions Testing in Lorain
By Erik Jones, Lorain Daily A proposal to eliminate Ohio’s E-Check vehicle emissions testing program is gaining traction in the state legislature, with bipartisan support and growing public interest. The repeal effort, led by Republican lawmakers, argues that the decades-old emissions testing requirement is outdated and disproportionately burdens low-income residents Continue Reading
No Arrests Yet in Tower Boulevard Double Homicide: Police Ask for Help
By Erik Jones, Editor | Lorain Daily Lorain, Ohio — Days after a deadly double shooting on Tower Boulevard, Lorain Police have confirmed that no arrests have been made and no suspects have been identified in the case. The shooting happened around 5:08 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025, in Continue Reading
Amherst Community Mourns After Fatal Traffic Accident Claims Life of Local Resident
AMHERST, OHIO — A tragic accident on Sunday evening has left the Amherst community grieving. According to the Amherst Police Department, officers responded around 8:45 p.m. on April 13, 2025, to a report of a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash near the intersection of South Lake Street and Milan Avenue. Upon arrival, first Continue Reading