Salvation Army Seeking Volunteer Bell Ringers to Support Local Families This Holiday Season
The Salvation Army is asking Lorain County residents to help support local families this holiday season by volunteering as bell ringers for the annual Red Kettle campaign. The well-known tradition, now in its 134th year, remains a key source of funding for programs that serve people throughout Northeast and Northwest Continue Reading
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
Sheffield Village Police Officer Dies Following On-Duty Medical Emergency
Lieutenant Aaron Bober passed away Friday after experiencing a medical emergency while on duty, according to a public statement issued by the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office extended condolences to the officer’s family, friends, and coworkers, noting his service both to Sheffield Village and to Lorain County. In Continue Reading
Serious Medical Incident Leads to Temporary Patrol Shift in Sheffield Village
According to a Facebook post shared by Lorain County 9-1-1, the Sheffield Village Police Department reported a serious medical incident involving one of its personnel. Because of the situation and its impact on staffing, the department stated that patrol coverage in Sheffield Village is currently being handled primarily by the Continue Reading
Morning Tractor-Trailer Rollover on Turnpike Brings Emergency Response
Elyria Township – A tractor-trailer rolled over on the Ohio Turnpike early this morning, prompting a response from Elyria Township firefighters.
Elyria Police Report Odd Drug Concealment Attempt After Midnight Arrest
Elyria police arrested a 29-year-old man early Thursday morning after a short foot chase and what officers described as several unusual attempts to conceal drug paraphernalia. The incident occurred around 12:16 a.m. in the area of Woodland Avenue and Spruce Street, according to the police report. Officers said they first Continue Reading
Cuyahoga County Mother Sues Roblox After Claiming Son Targeted by Online Predator
A Cuyahoga County mother has filed a federal lawsuit claiming Roblox failed to protect her 11-year-old son from an adult predator who contacted him through the gaming platform. The complaint states that the adult posed as another child, communicated with the boy through in-game features, and gradually groomed him into Continue Reading
Ohio Lawmakers Advance Bill Requiring Schools to Show Fetal Development and Ultrasound Videos
A new proposal moving through the Ohio Statehouse could change what students learn in health and human-development classes across Lorain and Erie counties. The legislation, House Bill 485, would require public schools to show a state-approved fetal development video and a three-minute ultrasound video to students every school year beginning 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
Lorain Council Reviews Proposed Drone Contract, Moves Ordinance to Second Reading
The Lorain City Council spent part of its November 17 meeting discussing a proposed agreement that would allow the city to deploy unmanned drones for public-safety use. The ordinance, introduced for first reading, would authorize the Safety-Service Director to enter into a contract with Flock Group, Inc. for drone equipment, Continue Reading