Lorain Schools May Enter Deficit Without Levy Renewal, Forecast Shows
The Lorain City Schools Board of Education reviewed the district’s updated five-year financial forecast during a special meeting, revealing that the district may enter a deficit as early as fiscal year 2028 if existing tax levies are not renewed. According to the presentation, Lorain City Schools is currently operating with Continue Reading
Big Lots! Store in Elyria Reopens With New Layout and Merchandise
The Big Lots! store at 825 Cleveland St. in Elyria is reopening to the public this Thursday, May 15, as part of a national relaunch effort announced by Variety Wholesalers Inc. Elyria is one of 132 Big Lots! locations reopening this month across 14 states, following the company’s December 2024 Continue Reading
Loose Dogs Allegedly Kill Family Cat, Attempt to Charge Children on Elyria Avenue
By Erik Jones A disturbing incident on Elyria Avenue in Lorain has left a family grieving the loss of their cat and community members shaken. According to multiple eyewitness statements posted online, two loose dogs entered private property, attempted to charge at children, and killed a pet cat in front Continue Reading
Mega Millions Just Got Bigger — But Will Lorain Pay More to Play?
By Erik Jones, Editor A major overhaul has arrived for Mega Millions — one of the most popular lottery games in the U.S. — and Lorain residents may soon find themselves weighing whether the changes make the game more exciting, or just more expensive. As of April 8, 2025, a Continue Reading
Brightening Our Corner: Friends of South Lorain Gear Up for Spring Cleanup
By Aaron Knapp, Staff Writer Lorain residents looking to make a positive impact on their community are invited to join the Friends of South Lorain for a Community Clean Up! on Saturday, April 12th, 2025, from 9:00 am to noon. Mark Your Calendars for April 12th As the vibrant colors Continue Reading
Massive “Hands Off!” Protests Hit Avon Lake, Northeast Ohio
By Aaron Knapp, Staff Reporter Avon Lake, Ohio – April 5, 2025 – 1:37 PM EDT – A significant gathering is currently underway in Avon Lake as part of a nationwide “Hands Off!” day of action. Avon Lake police estimate that approximately 2,000 people have converged for the rally, joining Continue Reading
If Lorain Had a Town Slogan… These Would Absolutely Be It
Let’s be real: every town has its quirks—but Lorain? Lorain’s got personality. When we asked, “If Lorain had a town slogan, what would it be?” the responses were everything we hoped for: savage, hilarious, and weirdly poetic. Here are 31 brutally honest and painfully accurate slogans that only a true Continue Reading
Zelle Just Shut Down Its App — What Lorain, Ohio Residents Need to Know Now
If you live in Lorain, Ohio and use Zelle to send or receive money, there’s a big change you should know about. As of April 1, 2025, Zelle officially shut down its standalone mobile app. That means the Zelle app on your phone no longer works to send or receive Continue Reading
Lorain Police Respond to Variety of Calls Over Several Days
By Aaron Knapp, Staff Writer Lorain, Ohio – April 4, 2025 – Local law enforcement in Lorain and the surrounding areas have addressed a wide array of incidents over the past few days, according to recently released police blotter information spanning from March 31st to April 3rd, 2025. The calls Continue Reading
Four Paws for Mental Health: Why Therapy Dogs Belong in Law Enforcement
By Aaron Knapp Lorain, OH – April 3, 2025 – In the high-stakes world of law enforcement, where officers routinely face emotionally taxing and traumatic situations, a growing movement is advocating for an unconventional form of support: therapy dogs. Proponents argue that these specially trained canines offer a tangible solution Continue Reading