Proposed $15.8 Million Midway Mall Sale Could Open Door To Redevelopment
ELYRIA — One of Lorain County’s most recognizable commercial properties could be moving toward a new chapter. The Lorain County Port Authority has entered into a purchase agreement to sell Midway Mall in Elyria to Industrial Realty Group, a national development company with experience in large-scale redevelopment projects across Northeast Continue Reading
Elyria Announces Bistro on Taylor Liquor License Has Officially Expired Following Appeals Process
ELYRIA — The liquor license associated with Bistro on Taylor has officially expired following months of objections, hearings and appeals tied to concerns raised by multiple public safety agencies and city officials. During Monday’s meeting of Elyria City Council, Law Director Amanda Deery announced the 30-day appeals period had ended Continue Reading
Tower Boulevard Set For Major Upgrade In Lorain
LORAIN — A major improvement project is planned for one of Lorain’s most heavily traveled roads. The City of Lorain is moving forward with a rehabilitation project along roughly one mile of Tower Boulevard between North Leavitt Road/SR 58 and Oberlin Avenue, a corridor known by many residents for rough Continue Reading
Bomb Threats Reported At Amherst Schools; Steele Cleared After Police Sweep
AMHERST — Amherst Exempted Village Schools confirmed Thursday that bomb threats were reported involving Marion L. Steele High School and Walter G. Nord School, prompting evacuations, lockdowns and a large law enforcement response across the district. District officials said all school buildings were initially placed on a Level 1 lockdown Continue Reading
Gas Prices Climbing Again Across Lorain County, But Some Stations Still Under $4
LORAIN COUNTY — Gas prices are climbing again across Northeast Ohio, and drivers in Lorain County are now seeing a wide gap between the cheapest and most expensive stations. According to recent GasBuddy data, the lowest reported price locally was about $3.89 per gallon at Sam’s Club in Sheffield Village, Continue Reading
Elyria Invests $3.1M in Water Infrastructure as City Eyes New Revenue From Sheffield Village
ELYRIA — Elyria City Council has approved moving forward with a roughly $3.14 million investment in water infrastructure, while city officials also work toward a separate agreement that could position Elyria as the primary water supplier for Sheffield Village. The funding approved by council will go toward the early procurement Continue Reading
Lorain County Secures Funding to Expand Microtransit Service
Lorain County officials announced March 26, 2026, that new federal funding has been secured to expand the county’s on-demand microtransit service, ViaLC, as demand for rides continues to grow. The funding will be used to support expanded service hours and improve access to major employment and retail areas, according to Continue Reading
Lorain Details Road, Sidewalk and Safety Projects, More Planned for 2026
A series of roadwork, sidewalk upgrades and pedestrian safety efforts were completed across Lorain in 2025, with additional projects already being planned for 2026, according to a recent update shared by city partners. The update, released through “Lorain Connected,” outlines both infrastructure improvements and community-based safety efforts that took place Continue Reading
USPS Could Run Out of Cash Within a Year as Stamp Prices Push Toward $1
The United States Postal Service is warning that it could run out of cash within the next year if major changes are not made, as stamp prices continue to rise and financial losses mount. Postal Service officials say the agency is facing long-term financial pressure driven by declining mail volume, Continue Reading
Packed Lorain County commissioners meeting draws public comment on JFS strike, sewer and mega site concerns
ELYRIA — A packed Lorain County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Feb. 24 drew more than a dozen speakers during public participation, many of them connected to the ongoing strike at Lorain County Job and Family Services. Other residents used the microphone to raise concerns about sewer planning, the county’s Continue Reading