The Lorain County Commissioners—Jeff Riddell, Dave Moore, and Marty Gallagher—held their regular meeting on March 14, 2025, discussing financial concerns, infrastructure projects, and public safety initiatives. Sheriff’s Office Budget Concerns Newly elected Lorain County Sheriff Jack Hall informed the board of over $240,000 in outstanding invoices from 2024 that were Continue Reading

An exhaustive list of events coming to Lorain, OH.

Lorain’s Police Hiring Process: Are Testing Waivers Fair? Lorain’s Civil Service Commission recently approved two former police officers for part-time positions without requiring them to take the standard hiring test. Instead, the city waived the testing requirement, citing their years of experience and past service. This decision has raised important Continue Reading

For dog lovers in Lorain County, there’s a rewarding way to give back to the community—volunteering at the Lorain County Dog Kennel (LCDK). This shelter, located at 301 Hadaway Court, Elyria, OH, provides a temporary home for lost and stray dogs while working to reunite them with their families or find them Continue Reading

PRESS RELEASE Lorain County 4-H Endowment Board Dinner and Auction The Lorain County 4-H Endowment Board members were excited to learn that we had a RECORD-BREAKING event! “The support from our community and attendees was impressive and humbling. It was a very successful evening for Lorain County 4-H youth” said Continue Reading

Lorain, OH – A heated discussion unfolded at a recent Lorain City Schools meeting as teachers and parents raised serious concerns over increasing behavioral issues among students and the perceived lack of adequate support from the administration. The meeting, attended by Superintendent Jeff Graham and other district officials, shed light Continue Reading

Are Some of Lorain’s Traffic Lights Unnecessary? A Heated Debate Over the Glance Monitoring System Are some of Lorain’s traffic lights no longer needed—and could removing them actually make the roads safer? That’s what Lorain City Council debated as they discussed a new system to modernize the city’s traffic signals. Continue Reading

Where Do Lorain Locals Go for Comfort Food? The 10 Must-Try Restaurants When you need a warm, hearty meal that feels like home, where do you go? We asked Lorain residents exactly that—and they had a lot to say. From classic diners to hidden gems, we gathered real recommendations straight Continue Reading

Measles Outbreak in Texas: Is Lorain, Ohio at Risk? A measles outbreak in Texas has health officials on high alert, with nearly 200 confirmed cases, over 20 hospitalizations, and one reported death. As the disease spreads, many wonder whether Lorain, Ohio, could be next. Low vaccination rates in parts of Continue Reading

By Frank L. Virtuous The recent Lorain City Council meeting wasn’t just a display of procedural missteps; it was a stark illustration of how selective enforcement and perceived favoritism can shred the fabric of public trust. The twin issues of uneven public comment time limits and the disparate application of Continue Reading