Second Victim Identified in Tower Boulevard Double Homicide
By Erik Jones, Editor – Lorain Daily The Lorain Police Department has confirmed the identity of the second victim in Friday’s deadly shooting on Tower Boulevard. Seventeen-year-old J’Zier Gaddy, a resident of Lorain, has died from injuries sustained during the incident. The shooting occurred around 5 p.m. on April 11, Continue Reading
Trump’s Tax Proposal Moves Forward—What It Might Mean for Lorain
Republican lawmakers in Washington are working on a new national tax and budget plan, nicknamed the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” Backed by former President Donald Trump and leaders in the U.S. House, the proposal aims to extend past tax cuts, eliminate taxes on tips and overtime, increase defense spending, and reduce Continue Reading
Proposed Law Would Redefine Dangerous Dogs and Enforce Euthanasia
By Erik Jones, Editor | Lorain Daily Ohio lawmakers are reviewing a new bill that could change how dangerous dogs are handled after serious attacks. If passed, the law would require automatic euthanasia for dogs involved in unprovoked attacks that cause serious injury or death. This would apply across all Continue Reading
5 Kids Detained After Amherst Park Assault
Amherst Police responded this evening to a report of an assault involving several juveniles at Sprenger Park, located near the Five Points intersection. According to initial scanner reports, three to five children were allegedly involved in an incident in which another child was physically assaulted and thrown into a body Continue Reading
Who’s Paying for Child Support Enforcement in Lorain? The $2.5M Deal You Should Know About
By Erik Jones, Editor During the April 8, 2025 meeting, the Lorain County Commissioners approved more than $2.5 million in service contracts to support the county’s child support enforcement operations through partnerships with local legal and court agencies. The agreements, effective retroactively from January 1 through December 31, 2025, outline Continue Reading
WHERE TO WATCH APRIL’S PINK MICROMOON IN LORAIN COUNTY
By Erik Jones, Editor – Lorain Daily Skywatchers in Lorain County are in for a celestial treat this weekend as April’s full moon, known as the Pink Moon, rises on Saturday, April 12, at 8:22 p.m. While it won’t actually appear pink, the moon will be glowing at its biggest Continue Reading
20 Weird or Forgotten Laws in Ohio (And a Few Right Here in Lorain)
Ever worry about breaking the law without even knowing it? Well… you might already be guilty. From fish-related felonies to cemetery do’s and don’ts, Ohio’s legal code has its share of eyebrow-raising rules — and Lorain has a few oddball ordinances of its own. Here are 20 laws that’ll make Continue Reading
BREAKING: One Dead After Shooting on Tower Blvd in Lorain
Photo Credit: Christian Nichols UPDATE: Lorain Police Confirm Fatal Shooting on Tower Blvd — One Dead, One Hospitalized Lorain, Ohio — The Lorain Police Department has confirmed that a fatal shooting occurred in the parking lot of 1139 Tower Boulevard at approximately 5:08 p.m. on Friday, April 11. According to Continue Reading
Don’t Be the Last to Know: Lorain County’s Big Emergency Alert Change Is Here
Lorain County has officially launched a new emergency alert system called CodeRED, aiming to keep residents better informed in times of crisis. Trusted by over 10,000 communities and more than 50 federal agencies nationwide, CodeRED offers an app-based system that delivers emergency messages directly to users’ phones. The system is Continue Reading
Rockin’ on the River Just Got a Major Power-Up—Here’s What’s Coming
ELYRIA, OH — April 11, 2025 — At Friday’s Lorain County Board of Commissioners meeting, leaders unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the County’s pledge of non-tax revenues to support the issuance of economic development revenue bonds through the Lorain County Port Authority. The funds will help launch the next phase Continue Reading