By Erik Jones, Lorain Daily LORAIN, OH — After years of complaints, the long-vacant and deteriorating Emerald Valley property on Leavitt Road is finally slated for demolition—thanks to a $30,000 grant from Lorain County. Mayor Jack Bradley announced the news during Monday night’s city council meeting, confirming that the county Continue Reading

Cleveland, OH — Joe Flacco is back with the Cleveland Browns. At age 40, the veteran quarterback has signed a one-year deal worth $4 million. But this isn’t just a backup signing. It may change the future of the team — and the 2025 NFL Draft. Flacco’s new deal has Continue Reading

By Erik Jones, Lorain Daily LORAIN, OH — Are chickens coming home to roost in Lorain once again? During Monday night’s city council meeting, the conversation took an unexpected—and slightly humorous—turn as council members debated whether residents should be allowed to raise backyard chickens within city limits. While the topic Continue Reading

By Erik Jones, Lorain Daily LORAIN, OH — A newly proposed ordinance could soon give the City of Lorain the authority to forgive outstanding home rehabilitation loans—particularly those tied to deceased borrowers or homeowners experiencing financial hardship. During this week’s city council committee meeting, the Building, Housing, and Planning Department Continue Reading

By Erik Jones, Editor LORAIN, OH — A public comment at Monday night’s City Council meeting captured what many in the community are feeling but haven’t always said aloud: “Can we do something about the crime?” The speaker, Jane Morales, a Lorain resident, took to the microphone with urgency and Continue Reading

By Erik Jones, Lorain Daily LORAIN, OH — In a heartfelt moment during Monday night’s council meeting, the City of Lorain formally recognized Let’s Get Real, a grassroots recovery community organization that has quietly become a lifeline for individuals and families facing addiction and mental health challenges. Councilmember Beth Kemp Continue Reading

A major court ruling could impact how repeat offenders are sentenced in Ohio. Here’s what it means for Lorain and beyond. The 15-Year Sentence That Didn’t Stick Tyren Cervenak from Lorain was sent to prison for 15 years after police found drugs, a loaded gun, and a bulletproof vest in Continue Reading

LORAIN, OHIO — On a recent Tuesday evening, nearly 2,000 people filled Lorain High School’s auditorium and gym to attend a town hall hosted by the Ohio Democratic Party. But the speaker wasn’t a local representative or state official. It was Minnesota Governor Tim Walz — a Democrat visiting from Continue Reading

By Lorain Daily Staff | April 9, 2025 At Elyria’s April 7th City Council meeting, Lorain County Commissioner David J. Moore delivered a powerful update on county-wide projects—many of which could create real economic opportunities for Lorain residents. From job growth to infrastructure upgrades, the ripple effects of these initiatives Continue Reading

During Tuesday night’s Lorain County Board of Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Marty Gallagher announced that his administrative assistant, Blaze Bickley, has stepped down from her position due to personal reasons. “Blaze Bickley was my administrative assistant. She did a wonderful job,” Gallagher said. “She had some family issues that really took Continue Reading