Lorain City Schools Board Approves Donations, New Contracts, and Policy Updates

LORAIN — The Lorain City Schools Board of Education met on September 8, 2025, at Lorain High School, where board members approved new contracts, personnel changes, policy updates, and significant donations aimed at supporting students, programs, and district operations. Donations Top $13,000 Treasurer’s reports highlighted more than $13,000 in new Continue Reading

Lorain School Bus Involved in Accident; No Injuries Reported

Lorain, Ohio — September 9, 2025 According to a report by WOIO Channel 19, a Lorain City Schools bus was involved in a crash Tuesday afternoon after a car allegedly ran a stop sign and collided with the bus. The accident happened around 3:20 p.m. near 112 West 18th Street Continue Reading

Criticism Isn’t Violence — It’s Democracy

Editorial Commentary Public discourse in our communities is shifting, and not in a good way. In recent months, we’ve seen a troubling trend where personal feelings and political positioning are being used to redefine what counts as “violence.” If we’re not careful, this framing will erode citizens’ rights to speak, Continue Reading

City of Lorain Hosts Patriot Day Police vs. Fire Softball Game

LORAIN, OH — The City of Lorain is bringing the community together for a night of fun, food, and friendly competition during this year’s Patriot Day Police vs. Fire Softball Game on Wednesday, September 10, at The Pipe Yard. The event begins with a Home Run Derby at 6 p.m., Continue Reading

Community Rallies After Neglected Dog Found Tied to a Tree at Mill Hollow

VERMILION, OH — A severely neglected and emaciated dog was rescued at Mill Hollow this week after being discovered tied to a tree by a passerby around 10:30 a.m. The dog, now named Willow, was found dehydrated, matted, and frightened. According to Multiple Breed Rescue (MBR), the finder acted quickly, Continue Reading

Multiple Successful Water Rescues On Lake Erie Wednesday

Lorain — During the 5 p.m. hour Wednesday, Lorain fire and police responded to St. Anthony’s on East Erie for a kayaker reported in distress offshore. Lorain’s Marine 1 located the man, brought him aboard, and returned him safely to shore. Bay Village — Around 9 p.m. Wednesday, a woman Continue Reading

Lorain’s Anti-Violence Plan Heads to Committee

LORAIN, OH — Lorain City Council is weighing a sweeping anti-violence initiative aimed at curbing gun crimes, improving neighborhood safety, and holding parents accountable when minors commit firearm-related offenses. The package, introduced during the September 2 council meeting, includes stricter penalties for improper firearm storage and carrying, a proposed parental Continue Reading

Lorain Council Recap: Safety Ordinances, St. Joseph’s Cleanup, and $50M+ in Sewer Upgrades

LORAIN — Lorain City Council’s September 2 meeting tackled a packed agenda, advancing major infrastructure projects, approving agreements for the cleanup of the former St. Joseph’s Hospital site, and sending a package of proposed public safety ordinances to committee for further review. The meeting stretched several hours, with lively debate Continue Reading

Bascule Bridge Lane Closures Scheduled for Week of Sept. 8

LORAIN — The City of Lorain has announced upcoming lane closures on the Bascule Bridge as inspection work is performed next week. Starting Monday, September 8, 2025, engineering firm Euthenics will conduct inspection work on the bridge for one week. Lane closures will take place daily between 9 a.m. and Continue Reading