Trunk or Treat Brings Family Fun to Black River Landing
Lorain families will have a chance to celebrate the season with costumes, candy, and community this weekend as the Trunk or Treat Fall Festival comes to Black River Landing. The event takes place Saturday, October 4, from 12 to 1 p.m. at 421 Black River Lane, Lorain. Hosted by the Continue Reading
Fall Fest Brings Family Fun to Downtown Lorain
Families looking for autumn fun this weekend can head to downtown Lorain for First Lutheran Church’s Fall Fest, happening Saturday, October 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 1019 West Fifth Street. The free, family-friendly event will feature a “Touch-a-Truck” experience where children can climb aboard and explore big trucks Continue Reading
Lorain County Commissioners Question Housing Costs, Hears Public Concerns
The Lorain County Board of Commissioners handled routine approvals Friday, September 26, while also questioning the high price tag of a federal housing rehab and hearing pointed public comments on health care, jail funding, and regional debt. Commissioner Jeff Riddell, Dave Moore, and Marty Gallagher were present for the 9:30 Continue Reading
Lorain County Commissioners Approve Bonds for Senior Housing, Address Rising Health Costs
The Lorain County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Commissioners Jeff Riddell, David J. Moore, and Marty Gallagher were present. Routine approvals and recognitionThe board approved investments, appropriations, transfers, advances/repayments, requisitions, travel, and bills. Commissioners also thanked the Columbia Eagles for donating $18,700 to help the Sheriff’s Office Continue Reading
Lorain School Board Splits Over $50K Training Contract, Approves Donations and Hires
A $50,000 professional development contract sparked debate at the Lorain City Schools Board of Education meeting on September 22, 2025. While supporters argued that bringing in nationally known educator Richard Wormeli would help unify grading practices districtwide, critics questioned the cost and whether standards-based grading should be a priority. Some Continue Reading
Marta’s N More Brings Donuts, French Pastries and Heart to Downtown Lorain
Downtown Lorain has a new sweet spot, and it’s already drawing crowds. Marta’s N More, owned by Marta DeLeon, recently opened at the corner of Fourth Street and Broadway. The bakery offers a welcoming space filled with donuts, pastries, and fresh coffee. Marta DeLeon’s path to entrepreneurship began 25 years Continue Reading
Lorain Board of Control Approves Training, Utility Upgrades, and Major Contracts
LORAIN — Meeting on September 3, 2025, the Lorain Board of Control, led by Mayor Jack Bradley with Safety/Service Director Rey Carrion and other city officials in attendance, approved a series of measures ranging from fire department training to multi-million-dollar utility projects. The meeting opened at 11:22 a.m. and adjourned Continue Reading
Sheffield Lake: Apartments At Shoreway Plaza Set To Move To Council
Wednesday evening Sheffield Lake held a city council meeting regarding the proposed development and revamping of the property at 4128 East Lake Road. The meeting started with a “presentation” from developers Tom Torrini and Kelly Iken. The “presentation” included a rendering concept of what the building would look like, site Continue Reading
Elyria man arrested after violent incident at Goodwill
Retraction Notice In a recent article about an incident at Goodwill, Vermilion Daily mistakenly published a photograph of the wrong individual. The photo was incorrectly attributed due to a name similarity. The image has since been removed and corrected. We regret the error and want to make clear that the Continue Reading
Indictment Filed Against Jacob Bray in July 23 Vermilion Shootings
Jacob N. Bray, 18, of Sheffield Lake, has been indicted by a Lorain County grand jury in connection with the July 23 series of shootings in Vermilion. Court records show Bray faces multiple charges, including felonious assault, improperly discharging a firearm into a habitation or school safety zone, several counts Continue Reading