Discontent Grows as Lorain County Commissioners Face Pushback on Key Decisions
Tensions flared at Friday’s Lorain County Commissioners meeting as residents, employees, and union members pushed back on the board’s decisions. Commissioners defended their move to limit school tax collections under the Homestead Exemption and approved a 13% healthcare premium increase for county workers despite objections. The meeting also included debate Continue Reading
Local Officials Tour Lorain County Jail During “Lunch and Learn” Event
Lorain County Sheriff Jack M. Hall hosted a “Lunch and Learn” event Wednesday, welcoming local mayors and township trustees inside the Lorain County Jail for a firsthand look at daily operations, staffing challenges, and future needs within the Sheriff’s Office. Participants were served a typical jail lunch while touring the Continue Reading
Ohio Attorney General Warns Porn Sites to Follow New State Age-Verification Law
Columbus — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is warning that major adult websites could face civil penalties for failing to comply with the state’s new age-verification law, which took effect at the end of September. The law, passed earlier this year as part of House Bill 96, requires pornographic and Continue Reading
Trump Administration Weighs Major Overhaul of Student Loan System
Washington — The Trump administration is reviewing sweeping changes to the nation’s $1.6 trillion student loan system, including the potential sale of portions of the federal loan portfolio to private investors and major restructuring of repayment and forgiveness programs. According to Reuters, administration officials from the U.S. Departments of Education Continue Reading
Lorain County Commissioners Approve Tax Relief, Advance Avon Lake Redevelopment
The Lorain County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, October 7, approving new homeowner tax relief measures, adopting an updated personnel policy, and reaffirming support for turning the former Avon Lake power plant into a public lakefront park. Commissioners Jeff Riddell, Dave Moore, and Marty Gallagher were all present. The meeting Continue Reading
Aging Well Senior Expo Connects Lorain County Seniors with Key Services
Vermilion — The Lorain County Office on Aging hosted its annual Aging Well Senior Expo on Tuesday, October 8, 2025, at German’s Villa in Vermilion. The event drew hundreds of seniors, caregivers, and local resource providers together for a day of education, connection, and support. Executive Director Nicolle Bellmore Pierse Continue Reading
Limited Attendance Slows Lorain City Council Business
LORAIN — With only seven members present at Monday night’s Lorain City Council meeting, the body lacked the nine votes needed to suspend the rules and pass ordinances by emergency. As a result, several items were deferred to second or third readings. Two members were absent due to illness and Continue Reading
Lorain Board of Education Candidates Share Vision for District’s Future with Student & Audience Questions at Town Hall
LORAIN — Four candidates for the Lorain City Schools Board of Education shared their priorities during a student-led town hall at Lorain High School on October 7. Questions from students and community members focused on academics, safety, transparency, and district finances. Bill Sturgill: With more than sixteen years on the Continue Reading
Lorain City Schools to Host Town Hall for School Board Candidates Tuesday
A community Town Hall meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Lorain High School Auditorium at 2600 Ashland Avenue. The event aims to give residents a chance to meet and hear from the four candidates running for the Lorain City Schools Board of Continue Reading
When the Constitution Stops at the Door: It’s Time for Citizens to Stand Up
Editorial Commentary What happened to James Mauricio inside the Lorain City Hall should shake every citizen who still believes in freedom. A man was jailed for thirty days, not after a trial or hearing, but after a hallway confrontation that never belonged in court. Cameras show no disturbance, no trial Continue Reading