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
After Sales Tax Defeat, Lorain County Turns to Internal Fixes
Lorain County Commissioners approved a series of year-end budget adjustments during their regular meeting on December 16, 2025, as officials described financial pressures affecting county operations, including funding needs tied to jail staffing costs. During the meeting, commissioners approved internal transfers involving sheriff’s office accounts after county staff said they Continue Reading
Lorain City Council Members Reflect on Service During Farewell Meeting
Outgoing members of Lorain City Council were given the opportunity to address the public following the adoption of formal resolutions honoring their service during the December 15, 2025 regular council meeting. Council unanimously approved individual resolutions recognizing Joanne Moon (5th Ward), Beth Henley (1st Ward), Dan Nutt (4th Ward), Sylvia Continue Reading
Cold Weather Advisory Prompts Sheriff’s Office Partnership With Gathering Hope House
LORAIN COUNTY — With a multi-day cold snap expected to begin Friday night and continue through Tuesday afternoon, the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office is working to support residents who may struggle during dangerous temperatures. Major A. J. Torres and Corrections Sergeant Chelsea Irish visited Gathering Hope House earlier this week Continue Reading
Big Contract Decisions and a State Award at Amherst City Council Meeting
The Amherst City Council met on November 24, 2025, and handled several important items that will affect city workers, the police and fire departments, and local rules. The meeting also brought good news for the city’s finances. Amherst Receives State Auditor’s Award Representatives from the Ohio Auditor of State visited Continue Reading
When the Cost of Living Pushes People to the Edge
ELYRIA – Police recently arrested a young Elyria woman after Walmart reported several thefts over the past few weeks. The value of the items totaled just over $1,200. The arrest was filed as a felony under Ohio law. The details behind the case tell a larger story that many families Continue Reading
Purchase Agreement for Midway Mall Terminated by Developer
The Lorain County Port Authority announced Tuesday that the planned sale of Midway Mall will not move forward. Industrial Commercial Properties, known as ICP, ended its purchase agreement after completing its due diligence review. According to the Port Authority, ICP notified officials on November 26 that it intended to terminate Continue Reading