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Columbia High School Locked Down After Out-of-State Threat; No Injuries Reported
COLUMBIA TWP – The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office responded to Columbia High School on Thursday morning after an anonymous caller claimed to be outside the building with a rifle and threatened to harm students and staff. The call came in around 10:45 a.m. on January 8, prompting Columbia High School, Continue Reading
East Avenue Closed in Elyria During Active Police Operation
Get local news in your inbox Free updates. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. The Elyria Police Department is advising residents and motorists of a temporary road closure on the city’s east side due to an active police operation. According to police, East Avenue is closed between 16th Street and George Avenue Continue Reading
Elyria Police Investigate Shots Fired Call on Middle Avenue
Get local news in your inbox Free updates. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. The Elyria Police Department is investigating a report of shots fired that occurred during the early morning hours of Thursday, January 1, 2026. According to police, the incident was reported in the 1800 block of Middle Avenue. No Continue Reading
What Ohio’s New Avery’s Law Means for Dog Owners
Ohio has updated its laws governing dangerous and vicious dogs with the signing of Avery’s Law, legislation that passed unanimously in both chambers of the General Assembly and was signed by Gov. Mike DeWine. The law, formally House Bill 247, revises long-standing sections of Ohio’s dog control statutes and is Continue Reading
Lorain County among busiest for State Highway Patrol activity during Christmas holiday
Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers recorded 288 incidents in Lorain County during the Christmas holiday reporting period, placing the county among the busiest in Ohio for trooper activity, according to data released by OSHP. The reporting window covered Dec. 24 through Dec. 28. Statewide, troopers documented 10,536 incidents during the Continue Reading
Elderly Woman Dies Following Lorain House Fire
LORAIN — An elderly woman died after a house fire reported Wednesday afternoon in Lorain, according to Lorain Professional Firefighters Local 267. Fire crews were dispatched to a report of a residential structure fire with an occupant trapped inside. Upon arrival, suppression crews quickly extinguished the fire while simultaneously removing Continue Reading
Lorain County Sheriff’s Office, Najia Foundation to Host Holiday Ham, Turkey and Toy Giveaway
The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Najia Foundation to host a holiday giveaway for local families during the Christmas season. The free community event will take place Sunday, December 21, 2025, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Top Fish and Chicken, located at 1509 Grafton Road in Continue Reading
Celebrations, Contracts and a Superintendent Vote Mark Lorain Schools Meeting
The Lorain City Schools Board of Education met Dec. 8, 2025, at Lorain High School, opening with student recognitions and a strong focus on attendance, arts and community support. Helen Steiner Rice Elementary students led the Pledge of Allegiance, and district leaders highlighted improved attendance efforts tied to incentives and Continue Reading
Record Property Sales Bring More Money Into Lorain County
Lorain County officials say strong home and property sales in 2025 have brought in more money than ever before through conveyance fees, a charge paid when real estate changes ownership. According to the Lorain County Auditor’s Office, property sales across the county have now topped $2 billion for the year. Continue Reading