Ohio Senate Bill 50 would let 14 and 15 year olds work later during the school year
Ohio lawmakers have passed Senate Bill 50, a proposal that would allow 14 and 15 year olds to work later in the evenings during the school year. The bill now heads to Governor Mike DeWine for a final decision. Right now, federal and state rules say teens in this age Continue Reading
Ohio Bill Would Grant Accessible Parking Placards to Pregnant Women
Columbus — A proposal in the Ohio General Assembly would allow pregnant women to apply for temporary parking placards that provide access to designated accessible parking spaces. House Bill 450, introduced by Representatives Heidi Workman and Adam Mathews, seeks to update state law so pregnancy becomes an eligible condition for Continue Reading
Commentary: The Living Lesson of Veterans Day
Freedom isn’t something we inherit; it’s something we must keep alive. On Veterans Day, we pause to honor those who served, but we should also reflect on what their service means today. I’m not a veteran, but I come from a family that understands sacrifice. My grandfather served, as did Continue Reading
Lorain With Littles: Building Community, One Playdate at a Time
When Sarah Puskas launched Lorain with Littles in January 2023, it started as a simple Instagram page for parents seeking free things to do with their kids. What began as one mom’s search for connection during postpartum isolation quickly grew into a movement linking hundreds of Lorain County families through Continue Reading
Commentary: Lorain County’s $115 Million Jail Dilemma of Fixing Decades of Neglect
Read the full report on Cleveland 19 News A recent investigative report from Channel 19 News exposed just how deep Lorain County’s jail problems go. Commissioners are working to secure more than $100 million for a new facility after decades of neglect left the current one in disrepair. The 50-year-old Continue Reading
Amherst Greenlights Pay Raise to Keep Police Promotions Competitive
The Amherst City Council has approved a pay adjustment for police leadership positions to correct what officials described as a long-standing gap between ranks. The decision came during the finance committee meeting on November 3, where members voted 7–0 to advance the measure with emergency status. Before the change, the Continue Reading
Lorain Welcomes New Grocery Outlet with Ribbon Cutting and Giveaways
LORAIN — Grocery Outlet Bargain Market will celebrate the grand opening of its new Lorain location on Thursday, November 13 at 7 a.m. The store is located at 4415 Leavitt Road and will be locally owned and operated by Daniel and Jamie Hess. A ribbon cutting and donation ceremony is Continue Reading
Elyria Election Results: Democrats Hold Council, Levy Fails
ELYRIA — Voters in Elyria and surrounding townships made their choices Tuesday in several contested local races, while a proposed Elyria City School District levy was turned down by a clear margin. City of Elyria Elyria’s at-large council race was one of the most competitive on the ballot, with six Continue Reading
Amherst Area Election Results: Miller Wins Treasurer, School Levy Fails
AMHERST — Voters across the greater Amherst area turned out Tuesday to decide a mix of city, township, and village races — including two contested races in the City of Amherst — and to weigh in on a proposed school income tax that failed by a significant margin. City of Continue Reading
Elyria City Council November 3 Meeting Recap
Date: Monday, November 3, 2025Location: Elyria City HallClerk: Michael J. Lotko III, Clerk of Council Opening Council President Victor F. Stewart III called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Phillip Tollett (At-Large). All eleven council Continue Reading