Lorain Branding Presentation To Explore City’s Identity And Future Image
LORAIN — Lorain City Council is expected to hear a presentation next month on a branding effort that could help shape how the city presents itself moving forward. Council received correspondence Monday from City of Lorain civil engineer Veronica Newsome requesting time before the Buildings & Lands Committee for a Continue Reading
Burns Road Residents Raise Safety Concerns as Elyria Advances Sidewalk Project
ELYRIA — Residents along Burns Road are asking city officials for additional speeding enforcement and traffic safety measures as Elyria moves forward with plans for a long-discussed sidewalk and multi-use path project. During Monday’s meeting of Elyria City Council, Dave and Julie McFarland addressed council to thank the city for Continue Reading
Norfolk Southern Grant to Help Lorain Police Fund Command Operations Vehicle
LORAIN — A $15,000 grant from Norfolk Southern will help the Lorain Police Department fund the purchase of a new Command Operations Vehicle, according to information provided by Capt. Jacob Morris. The vehicle has not yet been purchased, and the department does not yet have a final total cost for Continue Reading
Helmets and Visibility Matter as More Riders Hit Lorain County’s Streets
LORAIN COUNTY — As temperatures rise and more kids and adults take to Lorain County’s streets on bicycles, scooters and e-bikes, one thing is becoming increasingly noticeable across town: many riders are not wearing helmets, and some are nearly impossible to see after dark. In communities in Lorain County, biking Continue Reading
Moore Shares County Government Story During Vermilion Book Event
VERMILION — Lorain County Commissioner Dave Moore met with residents April 23 at German’s Villa, offering a personal look at his work, his writing and his perspective on county government. The Thursday evening event drew roughly 110 attendees for dinner and a book signing centered around Moore’s recently released book Continue Reading
Stocker Foundation Awards More Than $500,000 to Lorain County Schools and Nonprofits
LORAIN COUNTY — Nearly $1.2 million in grant funding has been awarded to organizations across Lorain County and Northeast Ohio through the Stocker Foundation, supporting literacy and STEAM programs for students from preschool through eighth grade. The funding will support programs focused on reading, writing, science, technology, engineering, arts, and 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 County Veterans Agency Says Property Tax Elimination Would Shut Down Services
VERMILION — A county agency responsible for helping veterans access benefits and financial assistance could be eliminated if property taxes are removed, according to testimony during a recent Vermilion City Council meeting. Jacob Smith, executive director of the Lorain County Veterans Service Commission, told council members the agency’s funding is Continue Reading
From Pay Phones to Drones: Amherst Honors 50-Year Officer Bob Lane
by Joseph Jones AMHERST — Surrounded by fellow officers, family members and community supporters, Officer Robert “Bob” Lane was honored Monday at Amherst Town Hall ahead of his retirement after a remarkable 50-year career with the Amherst Police Department. Lane, who began his service on March 24, 1976, has worked Continue Reading
Lorain County Explains $67.4M Sewer Project as Questions Grow Over What It Means for Local Control
Lorain County has been awarded $67.4 million in state infrastructure funding to support wastewater improvements in the western portion of the county, according to information released by county officials. The funding was secured through a competitive state grant process and is designated specifically for sewer and wastewater infrastructure. Officials say Continue Reading