Ohio Bill Could Change Marijuana and THC Drink Rules Statewide
Ohio lawmakers are debating a new bill that would change how people can use marijuana and THC products across the state. The plan, called Senate Bill 56, creates new rules for public use, home use, THC drinks, and where these products can be sold. Marijuana has been legal for adults Continue Reading
Lorain Signals Potential Return of Steel Production at Republic Steel Site
Lorain officials say the long-dormant Republic Steel property in South Lorain may see new life, with the city announcing that Republic Steel’s parent company, Grupo Simec, has been in discussions with international steel producers about launching operations in Lorain. City leaders described the talks as preliminary but promising, noting that Continue Reading
Elyria Council Advances Zoning Change, Updates Pay Measures, and Reviews Sanitation Rate Study
Elyria City Council worked through a full agenda on November 17, 2025, approving a zoning change for a multifamily project on West Ridge Road and adopting a series of financial and personnel ordinances before shifting into a Strategic Planning Committee meeting focused on the future of the city’s sanitation rates. Continue Reading
Amherst Township Trustees Review Road Projects, Address Resident Concerns at Fall Meeting
Amherst Township trustees used their November 10, 2025 meeting to approve prior minutes, review finances, move ahead with a one-mill road levy renewal, and set a tentative schedule for their year-end and 2026 organizational meetings. The meeting was moved from the usual second Tuesday because Veterans Day fell on November Continue Reading
Village of South Amherst Council Moves Forward on Boundary Conformity, Updates Tree Lighting Date
The Village of South Amherst Council met on Monday, November 10, covering a wide range of community issues including grant updates, tree lighting plans, boundary conformity, water maintenance, park improvements, and ongoing concerns about a regional mega site project. The meeting opened with the Lord’s Prayer and the Pledge of Continue Reading
Amherst Council advances salary ordinances, prepares for 2026 contracts and budget
Amherst City Council moved a slate of pay ordinances to a second reading on Monday, November 10, 2025, while also setting the stage for new union contracts and the 2026 interim budget. Meeting in regular session at 7 p.m., council approved the consent agenda and then introduced ten pay-related ordinances Continue Reading
Ohioans Expected To Receive Refunds After Supreme Court Declines Utility Appeal
Bill credits and long-term savings now likely following federal ruling on RTO adder fee Ohio electric customers are in line for refunds and long-term bill reductions after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from several utilities over a controversial transmission charge known as the “RTO adder.” The Continue Reading
Stolen Vehicles From Perkins Township Dealership Lead to Crashes, Two Suspects Still At Large
Two suspects are in custody and two others remain on the run after a chase involving several vehicles stolen from Perkins Township early Thursday morning. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, four vehicles were taken from the dealership before dawn. Around 6:20 a.m., troopers saw the vehicles traveling on Continue Reading
Ohio Senate Bill 50 would let 14 and 15 year olds work later during the school year
Ohio lawmakers have passed Senate Bill 50, a proposal that would allow 14 and 15 year olds to work later in the evenings during the school year. The bill now heads to Governor Mike DeWine for a final decision. Right now, federal and state rules say teens in this age Continue Reading
Lorain Welcomes New Grocery Outlet with Ribbon Cutting and Giveaways
LORAIN — Grocery Outlet Bargain Market will celebrate the grand opening of its new Lorain location on Thursday, November 13 at 7 a.m. The store is located at 4415 Leavitt Road and will be locally owned and operated by Daniel and Jamie Hess. A ribbon cutting and donation ceremony is Continue Reading