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
Amherst Families Have Plenty of Easter Events to Choose From — Here’s What’s Scheduled
Several Easter events are planned across Amherst over the next two weekends. Here’s a breakdown of what’s happening and when: Saturday, March 28 St. Paul Lutheran Church Easter Party & Egg Hunt Sunday, March 29 Amherst United Methodist Church Easter Egg Hunt Amherst Healthplex Aqua Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April Continue Reading
Lorain Among Poorest Cities in America, According to New Ranking
Lorain has been identified as one of the poorest cities in the United States in a newly released national report. The ranking, published in March 2026 by University Magazine, analyzed cities across the country using median household income and poverty rate data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Continue Reading
National Weather Service Says Meteor Likely Cause of Northeast Ohio Boom
A loud boom reported across multiple communities in northeast Ohio Tuesday morning may have been caused by a meteor, according to the National Weather Service. Residents from Sandusky to the east side of Cleveland reported hearing a sudden, powerful noise, with some saying they felt homes or buildings shake. The 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